ATLANTA — The Sheraton Atlanta says it is the city’s first hotel to install charging stations for electric vehicles.
From the hotel’s official news release:
These four charging stations are located at the front of the hotel and provide electricity to power EVs for guests of the Sheraton Atlanta. The installation process began in January of this year.
[…]There are no extra costs associated with using the stations, as standard parking rates apply. Use of the stations is allocated on a first come, first served basis. The spots are available for the duration of the charge, at which point the guest will yield the space for the next EV to charge. Having four stations available is an excellent benefit to EV guests.The idea was originally proposed by Mo Babalola, Director of Parking Operations for the Sheraton Atlanta, as a way to communicate to guests that the Sheraton Atlanta is a responsible advocate of green initiatives, and to provide a practical option for guests that drive electric vehicles. In the past, a number of hotel guests have inquired about the existence of such spots to power their EVs.
“It is our hope that these stations will attract energy-conscious patrons and showcase our progressive efforts towards sustainability,” Niles Harris, general manager of the Sheraton Atlanta, said in the news release.
Added Leonard McCoy, the hotel’s director of engineering, in the release: “On average, eclectic vehicles produce five times less CO2 per mile than gasoline powered vehicles. We wanted to do our part in helping both out guests and our hotel achieve their green initiatives and contributions.”
