Connecticut's “ugliest” building, Hotel Marcel, has been transformed into one of the most sustainable hotels in the U.S. Powered entirely by renewable energy, it uses up to 80% less energy than typical hotels. Renovations included over 1,000 solar panels, electric systems, and air-source heat pumps. The hotel has a platinum LEED certification and aims to be America's first net-zero carbon hotel.
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"Ugliest" building transformed into one of America’s most sustainable
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