There’s no shortage of energy-saving opportunities in hotels and motels, or long-term facilities such as dormitories and nursing homes. The 24-hour nature of the lodging industry translates into high energy use. In addition, guests or residents expect quality, convenience and comfort — long, hot showers, lights and heating left on in vacant rooms, swimming pools and around-the-clock room service.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to improve energy-efficiency and control costs — without sacrificing your customers’ comfort or smooth operations — and PGE is ready to help.
Why make energy-saving improvements?
Boosting the energy-efficiency of your property helps you to:
- Manage your energy consumption.
- Reduce the impact of rising energy costs on your bottom line.
- Improve comfort for guests, residents and staff.
- Help the environment by using fewer natural resources and reducing your carbon footprint.
What’s consuming the most energy?
Much of a lodging facility’s energy budget goes to water heating. But lighting and heating, ventilation and air conditioning add up, too. Consider how your operations compare to these averages as you focus your energy-saving efforts.
Lodging Energy Usage
Source: Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Assessment of the Commercial Building Stock in the Pacific Northwest, 2004.