Hotels can manage energy costs by reviewing electricity and natural gas contracts separately from day-to-day operations, comparing supplier options, and accounting for loads — HVAC, kitchens, laundry, pools — that continue regardless of occupancy.
A hotel's energy use can be difficult to predict because occupancy doesn't tell the whole story. Guest rooms, HVAC, common areas, kitchens, laundry, pools, and other facilities can continue consuming energy regardless of daily occupancy. That makes the energy contract worth reviewing separately from day-to-day operational decisions. See our hospitality page for more on how we support hotels and resorts.
Start with:
Current electricity and natural gas rates
Contract expiration dates
Supplier options — availability depends on your state's market
Contract terms
Expected changes in property operations
Multiple properties or accounts
These property-specific factors are on top of the general ways to lower electricity costs that apply to any business.
Blue Copper Partners helps hospitality businesses compare competitive electricity and natural gas options and evaluate whether a different contract could better fit the property. The objective is simple: understand your options, make the decision, and get back to running the business.