Hyatt House Rochester

Located mere blocks from the globally acclaimed Mayo Clinic, the Rochester Hyatt House was envisioned as a crucial facility, providing thousands of visiting patients from around the world with comfortable extended-stay accommodations during their medical care. This project quickly garnered widespread community support, not only as the first Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) project in Rochester but also as a key component backed by the Destination Medical Center (DMC), a robust $5.6 billion statewide economic development initiative. For such a pivotal and high-profile development, ensuring cost-effective operations and consistent, reliable energy supply was essential to uphold the highest standards of patient comfort and align with the broader economic and healthcare goals of the DMC.


Solution: To meet these critical operational and economic objectives, a highly efficient Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system was implemented at the Rochester Hyatt House. This solution included the installation of a 65 kW Capstone C65 microturbine, provided by Vergent. The microturbine was integrated to supply baseload power in conjunction with the local electrical grid, forming a foundation of efficient onsite energy generation.

Results: The implementation of this CHP system at the Rochester Hyatt House has delivered significant operational advantages. By supplying baseload power onsite, the microturbine enables the hotel to effectively hedge against fluctuating electricity costs, providing greater financial predictability. This approach also ensures that energy is utilized more efficiently, reducing overall consumption and contributing to the hotel’s sustainable operation. Ultimately, this reliable and cost-effective energy solution helps the Rochester Hyatt House consistently deliver the comfortable, high-quality extended-stay experience essential for patients undergoing critical medical care, directly supporting the ambitious goals of both the Qualified Opportunity Zone initiative and the Destination Medical Center in positioning Minnesota as a global leader in healthcare.