Hilton Offers New Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype Designed to Provide Higher Energy Efficiency, Lower Utility Costs and a More Sustainable Stay for Guests
Hilton's new optional clean energy prototype for Home2 Suites targets 30% higher energy efficiency and up to 40% lower annual energy costs, with zero operational emissions, for U.S. owners and developers.
Photo by Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the availability of the new Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, turnkey offering for U.S. hotel owners and developers designed to lower operational energy costs and reduce carbon emissions while preserving the award-winning Home2 Suites guest experience. With U.S. hotel utility costs rising 28% over the past five years according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype was developed in response to evolving energy markets and growing industry demand for scalable, practical sustainability solutions. This new offering is Hilton's first prototype designed with zero operational emissions to be made widely available to hotel owners and developers.
Designed to Help Owners Reduce Costs and Emissions
With more than 9,400 hotels operating around the world, Hilton is helping owners design, build and operate more resilient, sustainable properties through efficient hotel design, operational best practices and technology innovation, aligned with its Travel with Purpose strategy. The Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype is Hilton's most energy-efficient hotel design package that combines all-electric systems, on-site and off-site renewable energy and an enhanced building envelope to reduce operational energy costs for owners while creating a stronger return on investment over the life of the property, compared with a traditional Home2 Suites prototype.
Based on a modeling analysis conducted across 13 U.S. cities, the design is expected to:
increase energy efficiency by 30%,
support increased property valuation,
reduce annual energy costs by 18–40%, and
reduce operational carbon emissions by 440 metric tons.*
*Dependent on market conditions and compared to a traditional Home2 Suites prototype model utilizing traditional energy sources like natural gas or nonrenewable grid-sourced electricity.
At Hilton, we know that sustainability solutions are most impactful when they are scalable, practical and make strong business sense to help power the future of responsible travel. Our owners, many of whom operate small businesses, are facing rising energy costs and are looking for a turnkey option to lower operating expenses, improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. With the Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype, Hilton is working to demonstrate that sustainable innovation can also be a driver of long-term business value.
Jean Garris Hand, Vice President and Global Head, Sustainability & Responsible Business, Hilton
Building on Home2 Suites by Hilton's Legacy of Efficient Design
Built around the needs of extended stay travelers and its efficient approach to hotel design, Home2 Suites has a strong track record of pioneering innovations that create lasting value for owners and guests.
The brand's flexible prototype and innovative spirit make it uniquely positioned to test and scale solutions that enhance performance across the hotel lifecycle, from construction to operational building systems. Home2 Suites provides owners with more sustainable choices by integrating intentional prototype designs made to reduce energy use, conserve water and support more efficient operations. These include energy-efficient building design and roofing materials, water-conscious landscaping, ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, saline pools, reusable dishware, LED lighting and other features. Together, these features support the reliable, comfortable extended-stay experience guests expect from Home2 Suites while helping owners operate more efficiently and responsibly.
As sustainability continues to influence travel decisions, these efforts also resonate with guests, more than half of whom say preserving resources for future generations is important to them. As the hotel brand with the largest development pipeline in the U.S., Home2 Suites offers a meaningful opportunity to introduce the next generation of sustainable hotel design at scale.
Since its launch, Home2 Suites has been built on a foundation of innovation, efficient solutions and flexible design. That innovative spirit remains at the core of the brand today, shaping everything from our flexible prototype and operational efficiencies to the amenities and experiences designed for extended stay travelers. This optional prototype represents the natural next step in that commitment. As the brand continues to grow across the country, Home2 Suites gives Hilton a powerful platform and opportunity to lead a forward-looking solution that can help owners reduce energy use and operating costs at scale, while continuing to deliver the reliable, extended stay experience guests know and love.
Talene Staab, Brand Leader, Home2 Suites by Hilton
Expanding Energy Cost Savings for Owners
Beyond the Home2 Suites Clean Energy Prototype, Hilton continues to explore additional ways to apply these solutions across different markets, operating environments and owner needs. For example, Hilton's procurement arm, Hilton Supply Management, continues to expand its energy procurement program that helps hotels manage energy costs, improve budget predictability and evaluate renewable and lower-carbon energy options where available. In 2025, the program helped participating owners save approximately 17% on their energy costs and avoided more than 102,130 metric tons of CO₂ while supporting more sustainable operations and lower energy costs.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.