sustainabilityLodging Magazine··1 min·For: Owner, GM, Ops, IT
Static Smart Thermostats Cost Hotels Millions in Surging Energy Costs
Outdated, static smart thermostat schedules fail to protect hotels from volatile utility rates and peak demand charges driven by grid strain. Hoteliers must adopt dynamic energy controls that adjust in real time to occupancy, weather, and grid pricing.
Key Takeaways
- 1Guestroom HVAC accounts for over one-third of a hotel's total energy spend, which averages over $3,000 per room annually.
- 2Less than 10% of hotels use smart guestroom energy controls, and many run on years-old static programming that misses peak-pricing events.
- 3Dynamic systems that monitor occupancy and utility signals enable pre-cooling and load shedding, avoiding costly peak demand surcharges without hurting guest comfort.
Source: Lodging Magazine
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