How to cut a hotel's energy use with automation
In a hotel, much of the energy is lost in empty spaces: unoccupied rooms, open windows with the heating on and common areas lit when nobody's there.
1. Occupied or empty room
The first step is for the room to know whether anyone is there: via the key card holder by the door, presence detectors or integration with the access system. When the guest leaves, the climate switches to an energy-saving setpoint and lights turn off.
2. Window open, climate off
A contact on the window or balcony door stops heating or air conditioning while it's open. It's one of the simplest and most effective measures.
3. Unsold rooms
Rooms without a booking can stay in protection mode. If the system integrates with hotel management, the room is prepared before arrival; if not, it's done by schedule or from reception.
4. Common areas
- Presence-based lighting in corridors, stairs and toilets.
- Schedules for reception, restaurant, spa and car park.
- Making the most of daylight.
5. Measure to decide
Metering consumption by zone (rooms, kitchen, spa, HVAC) helps spot anomalies and shows where to invest.
6. Comfort first
All of this must be invisible to the guest: the room has to be ready when they walk in. That's why good design and careful commissioning matter.
Before putting figures on savings, we measure current consumption. Every hotel is different.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be done in an existing hotel?
Yes. There are wireless room solutions, and work can be done floor by floor.
Connect · Protect · Automate · Control
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