Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf Supports Maryland's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

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. September 09, 2011

September 8, 2011 - Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf today announced the installation of several ChargePro electric vehicle charging stations that have been provided by SemaConnect as part of Maryland's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP). The property is the first Hilton Garden Inn to install stations and is also among the first to be installed in the state of Maryland, which continues to emerge as a national leader in electric vehicle (EV) readiness.

“At Hilton Garden Inn, we're committed to successfully implementing new technologies that will better serve our guests and the environment,” said Lori Darling, VP of Sales & Marketing at Shamin Hotels. “We are thrilled that our property is the first within the city of Waldorf and within the brand to install these cutting edge charging stations. Together with the Maryland Energy Administration, we're working to ensure that Maryland's green initiatives are successfully carried out.”

Within the next few weeks, the Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf will also become LEED Green-certified meaning that the property has met Maryland's Green Travel certification core requirements, which includes mastering recycling and waste reduction, water efficiency, conservation and results measurement. The property also features complimentary wireless internet, the brand's signature Garden Sleep System® bed - a revolutionary bed providing self-adjusting, pressure-free support, and access to the complimentary 24-hour business center, featuring Print Spots™ remote printing which allows wireless printing from any laptop or PDA.

As part of a statewide initiative, last June the Maryland Energy Administration announced a $500,000 investment in electric vehicle infrastructure, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, in order to promote a cleaner, more efficient transportation system in Maryland. That investment fueled the construction of sixty-five charging stations throughout the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area, providing the necessary infrastructure to allow electric vehicle owners to travel throughout the region with confidence.

“Maryland has emerged as a national leader in advancing electric transportation, which promotes energy independence, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and saves consumers' money,” remarked Maryland Energy Administration Director, Malcolm Woolf. “While gas prices in Maryland hover around $3.50 per gallon, charging an electric vehicle costs the equivalent of about a dollar per gallon. For Maryland families, that means real savings each and every month.”

The ChargePro Charging Stations are developed and produced by SemaConnect, a leading electric vehicle charging solutions company. The stations are on SemaConnect's SemaCharge Network, which allows the stations to wirelessly communicate with station owner and electric vehicle driver software delivering advanced features such as:

• Time-of-Use Pricing: designate a certain price for charging at allotted times at your discretion
• Sustainability Reporting: calculate your fossil fuel emissions and produce data for green reports
• Smart Grid Integration: seamlessly incorporate utility grade metering for accurate data collection
• Affordability: state of the art technology at the most competitive price

The Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf is located at 10385 O'Donnell Place in Waldorf, Maryland, 20603 and is just off Highway 301. For more information about Hilton Garden Inn Waldorf, please visit HiltonGardenInn.com or call 1-240-222-0000. For more information regarding Maryland's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program please visit the Maryland Energy Administration at http://energy.maryland.gov/, or BEVI at http://www.b-evi.net.

About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that continually strives to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be most productive on the road — from our oh-so-comfortable Garden Sleep System® bed to complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in all guestrooms. So whether on the road for personal or business reasons, Hilton Garden Inn offers the amenities and services for travelers to sleep deep, stay fit, eat well and work smart while away from home. For more information about our locations around the globe, visit www.hgi.com or call 1-877-STAY-HGI.