Marriott Opens First All-Electric, Net-Zero-Designed Hotel in Vermont
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Winooski, Vt. – November 10, 2026 -- Marriott International has opened Sugar House Hotel in Winooski, Vermont, its first property worldwide designed to achieve all-electric, net-zero energy operations and LEED Platinum certification. The 115-room hotel, part of the Tribute Portfolio brand, runs entirely on electricity, including its commercial kitchen, with no gas lines or fuel tanks serving the building.
Rooftop solar and geothermal wells carry the energy load
Rooftop solar panels are designed to generate roughly one-third of the building's energy needs. A geothermal well system provides heating and cooling and supports hot-water production.