Energy saving for hotels
Save on your hotel energy to boost business efficiency and your green credentials
Cut your hotel energy bills
Use energy more efficiently
Follow our practical tips to reduce your hotel business energy consumption, stop wasting energy and start using it more efficiently.
Upgrade to a smart meter
Smart meters are the clever way to measure your business energy use. Once your smart meter is connected and sending smart readings to us you'll receive accurate bills.
Get more control
Energy360 DataView is the free platform we've created to help existing larger business customers view their data – and ultimately – get better control over their energy consumption.
An environmentally friendly hotel can be attractive to guests
- Corridors and storage rooms 15–18°C
- Bedrooms 18–20°C
- Guest bathrooms 22–24°C
- Bars and lounges 20–22°C
- Kitchens 18–20°C
Use thermostats, timer switches and radiator valves to control heat.
Hotel heating systems
- Regularly service boilers to retain efficiency and consider replacing units over 15 years old
- Check all your pipework is well insulated
- Don't use extra electric heaters, which are very expensive to run
- Encourage staff to use window blinds to retain heat in winter and keep it down in summer
- Install a draught lobby at the main entrance to reduce heating costs
More ways to save
Adjust your routine at your workplace and you could start saving money on your business energy bills.
Water management in hotels
- Check your water temperature is at 60°C – this keeps water hot and kills bacteria
- Spray water taps use less water than conventional faucets
- Fix leaking taps as quickly as possible
If you have a heated indoor swimming pool, keep it covered when not in use.
Hotel air conditioning
- Only turn on air conditioning when the temperature is over 24°C
- Don't waste energy by heating and cooling areas at the same time
- Consider turning down heating before opening windows
Regular air-conditioning services help keep your system running efficiently.
Hotel lighting
- Encourage staff to switch off lights when they're not needed
- Use movement detectors, time switches and daylight sensors
- Replace traditional light bulbs with LED ones
Installing the right office lights can reduce your lighting costs by up to 80%.
Refrigeration in hotels
- Keep fridge doors closed whenever possible
- Regularly defrost and clean fridges
- Check that the seals on cold rooms and fridges are intact
- Keep the condensers and evaporators on your fridges and cooling equipment clean
- If fridges only store fizzy drinks, turn them off after hours
More advice from the Carbon Trust
The Carbon Trust helps organisations contribute to and benefit from a more sustainable future through carbon reduction, resource efficiency strategies and commercialising low carbon technologies.
Download their free guide to help identify energy and cost savings which can be easily made with little or no cost, and explore energy hotspots such as heating, lighting and commercial equipment.
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