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Green Lodging Michigan
Recognizing Michigan's Hospitality Industry



Green Lodging is a term used to characterize hotels, motels, resorts and bed & breakfasts who are leaders in energy conservation, air quality and reduced water consumption and waste. Green Lodging Michigan is a joint program through Michigan's Energy Office and the Department of Environmental Quality. It is designed to promote Green Lodging throughout the state by encouraging hospitality facilities to adopt cost-saving "green" practices. It is a voluntary program that establishes environmental guidelines for the hospitality industry to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.

Click here for archived news and information relating to Green Lodging Michigan and other Energy Office programs.

Benefits of the Program
1 - Cost Savings
2 - Increase Competitiveness
3 - Improved Building Quality
4 - Protect the Environment
5 - Earn Recognition

Application & Checklist

Resources for Travelers

• Traveler's Brochure PDF icon

• Tips for Travelers

• Guest Card PDF icon


Resources for Lodges

• DEQ Green Lodging Resources

• Energy Tips

• Related Links

• Case Studies

• Email Request for GLM Logos

• Information Guides


GLM Newsletters

• Greening Your Laundry - April-June 2009 PDF icon

• Energy Legislation - January-March 2009 PDF icon

• Read More Green Lodging Michigan Newsletters


Press Releases

• Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Earns Steward Certification

• Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center - Big Rapids Earns Steward Certification

• Garden Grove Bed and Breakfast Earns Partner Certification

• Days Hotel Downtown Grand Rapids Achieves Leader Certification

• Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Achieves Leader Certification

• Detroit Marriott Troy Earns Partner Certification

• Cozy Koi Bed & Breakfast Earns Partner Certification

• Sunburst Inn Earns Partner Certification

• Holiday Inn West Achieves Steward Certification

• Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Earns Steward Certification

• Read More Green Lodging Michigan Press


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