• The hospitality industry spends $3.7 billion a year on energy.
• Electricity use accounts for 60-70% of the utility costs of a typical hotel.
• Energy-efficient lighting can reduce electricity use up to 75%.
• Typical hotels use 218 gallons of water per day per occupied room.
• Water-efficient fixtures can reduce water and sewer bills by up to 30%.

Options for Saving Energy and Money

A Guide for Hotels: Cutting Costs With Energy Efficiency & Conservation

This guide is designed to show facility managers many of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy use and costs in hotel operations. By taking some of the steps outlined in The Guide for Hotels many facilities have been able to reduce their energy use by up to and over 20%, saving them tens - even hundreds - of thousands of dollars a year. These changes can also improve the guest experience through better aesthetics and a more comfortable indoor environment.

Benchmark Your Facility

Benchmarking is a way to find out how your facility's energy use compares to the energy use of other similar facilities. Use ENERGY STAR's benchmarking toolkit to begin.