Hotel energy management poses a multi-pronged solution to the rising costs and increasing carbon footprint of the hospitality industry. Hoteliers who subscribe to this approach can realize the benefits of achieving energy efficiency, not just in their bottom line, but also in their public image, and of course, their contribution to environmental preservation.
Studies by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show an estimated 47,000 hotels spend approximately $2,196 on each available room annually. Lighting accounts for as much as 20 percent? or even more? of energy consumption, and supplying hot water accounts for 15 percent. Such statistics underscore the increasing need for hoteliers to implement energy-efficient initiatives.
With the right hotel energy management system, hoteliers can allow their guests to initiate control of the various devices and systems in their room such as lighting, television and the HVAC. A wireless keycard system enables guests to switch the settings of such devices to energy-saving mode when they leave their room. Energy management systems can even help enhance guests' hotel stay by allowing them to customize room settings for maximum comfort.
Some systems even have additional features such as software that enables front desk personnel or engineering departments to remotely supervise and manage lighting and temperature in every room to improve energy efficiency. Excellent systems can provide hoteliers with as much as 30 to 50 percent savings on guest room utility expenses.
Hoteliers are assured that comfort is in no way compromised for the entire duration of their guests' stay. Guests can even to contribute to energy preservation.
With more and more hotels implementing comprehensive energy management solutions, these establishments are able to create more profitable enterprises and promote sustainability throughout the industry.
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Established to facilitate energy efficiency among hoteliers, Evolve Guest Controls offers the latest in hotel energy management. With technologies ranging from hotel lighting controls, to automation controllers, to specialized back-office control software, it enables hoteliers to save 30 to 50 percent on utility expenses. Find out more by logging on to EGuestControls.com or dialing 516-328-6900.
Studies by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency show an estimated 47,000 hotels spend approximately $2,196 on each available room annually. Lighting accounts for as much as 20 percent? or even more? of energy consumption, and supplying hot water accounts for 15 percent. Such statistics underscore the increasing need for hoteliers to implement energy-efficient initiatives.
With the right hotel energy management system, hoteliers can allow their guests to initiate control of the various devices and systems in their room such as lighting, television and the HVAC. A wireless keycard system enables guests to switch the settings of such devices to energy-saving mode when they leave their room. Energy management systems can even help enhance guests' hotel stay by allowing them to customize room settings for maximum comfort.
Some systems even have additional features such as software that enables front desk personnel or engineering departments to remotely supervise and manage lighting and temperature in every room to improve energy efficiency. Excellent systems can provide hoteliers with as much as 30 to 50 percent savings on guest room utility expenses.
Hoteliers are assured that comfort is in no way compromised for the entire duration of their guests' stay. Guests can even to contribute to energy preservation.
With more and more hotels implementing comprehensive energy management solutions, these establishments are able to create more profitable enterprises and promote sustainability throughout the industry.
Resource Box:
Established to facilitate energy efficiency among hoteliers, Evolve Guest Controls offers the latest in hotel energy management. With technologies ranging from hotel lighting controls, to automation controllers, to specialized back-office control software, it enables hoteliers to save 30 to 50 percent on utility expenses. Find out more by logging on to EGuestControls.com or dialing 516-328-6900.
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