Energy Solutions: A Guide for Lodging

Help improve your energy efficiency by better managing your lighting costs.

• Install inexpensive occupancy sensors
• Use LED bulbs and LED exit signs
• Install dimmable ballasts to lower energy use in fluorescent lamps
• Install sensory controllers on vending machines
• Replace pool and spa lamps with LEDs

Your business may already qualify for incentives that could put these energy-saving upgrades into effect.

• Purchase equipment that more effectively manages your energy use
• Add temperature controllers and anti-sweat heater controls
• Install nighttime display covers for open coolers
• Upgrade to new, more energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® certified ovens, fryers, steamers, exhaust hoods, and exhaust hood controls for significant energy savings during down times
• Install refrigeration curtains and auto door closers

Your business may already qualify for incentives that could put these energy-saving upgrades into effect.

Maximize your energy saving by effectively managing your air-conditioning systems.

• Install window film and blinds to keep the heat out
• Switch to LED bulbs and decrease the amount of office heat and A/C energy use
• Sign up for HVAC Maintenance
• Install thermostat sensors on guest room A/C units
• Install sensory controllers on vending machines or shut them down for a short period
• Install variable-frequency drives on air handling units and pumps
• Install programmable thermostats

There are many more energy-efficient solutions for your business.

Purchase equipment that more effectively manages your energy use.

• Install variable-speed drives on swimming pool pumps
• Replace older, less water-efficient equipment
• Install new, water-efficient commercial equipment to minimize water demand
• Install water-conserving toilets, showerheads, and faucets in guest bathrooms
• Plug load controls cut energy consumption by controlling plug load capacity.
• Install load-sensing or occupancy-sensing plug strips to make it easier for your staff to power down

Your business can benefit from even more energy-efficient equipment options.

With these programs, receive bill credits for temporarily reducing energy use upon request during periods of high-energy demand. Choose the ones that best fit your operational needs.

• Critical Peak Pricing
• Summer Discount Plan

Receive energy savings by using smart technology that effortlessly and temporarily reduces the amount of energy your business uses (known as “load reduction”) during a DR event. With Auto-DR, load reduction is automatic and reliable, so it’s easier to participate in DR programs to capitalize on program earnings and help lower your energy costs.

• Install equipment that automates electrical load reduction during demand response events and receive Automated Demand Response Technology incentives