Charlotte

The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte last week became the first urban hotel in the Southeast to offer a permanently-installed Level II charging station for use by guests driving electric vehicles. Located in the front drive of the property, it is complimentary to hotel guests, and supports the hotel's commitment to environmentally-friendly practices and operations.

The electric vehicle charging station at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte features two charging ports for simultaneous use. Its 120-volt "Level I" port would typically charge a car from zero to full power in 10 -12 hours, depending upon the vehicle's battery pack. The station can also dispense a 240-volt "Level II" charge using the industry standard SAE J1772 connector, and this would take approximately six hours to go from empty to full charge, depending on car battery pack. Few electric vehicles are expected to visit the hotel on "empty" and would more likely need to be "topped off", requiring only 30-45 minutes for a Level II charge. Most new production cars offering all-electric technology feature the J1722 female inlet that accepts a Level II, 240-volt charge. Read more

If you got engaged over the holidays, the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte has a wedding experience designed for the eco-friendly. It includes everything from an organic wedding cake and plantable reception décor to linens woven from recycled plastic material.

Something Green takes advantage of the Charlotte area's culinary products while also creating environmentally-responsible receptions. Reception flowers and keepsakes are no longer wasted resources - centerpieces are placed in compostable paper mache containers and take-home gifts are plantable herb gardens.Read more