Hotels allocate 5-8% of operating costs to energy, with HVAC representing 40-50% of consumption. A specialist hospitality energy broker can reduce annual costs by 10-20% through competitive procurement and strategic contract management - saving a 100-room hotel £10,000-£30,000 per year.
Hotels operate 24/7 with highly variable occupancy rates, making energy management more complex than most other business types. Guest comfort expectations mean HVAC systems must run continuously, laundry and housekeeping consume significant energy, and conference facilities create unpredictable demand spikes.
Nationwide Energy has worked with hotels across the UK for over 25 years, from boutique B&Bs to large hotel groups. We understand the seasonal booking patterns, the impact of occupancy on energy consumption, and how to structure contracts that manage these fluctuations.
We provide comprehensive energy management for hotels of all sizes, with services tailored to the unique demands of the accommodation sector.
UK hotel energy costs vary widely based on size and star rating. A small boutique hotel (20-30 rooms) typically spends £25,000-£50,000 per year, while a mid-size hotel (50-100 rooms) spends £60,000-£150,000. Large full-service hotels can spend £200,000+ annually. Energy accounts for 5-8% of hotel operating costs.
HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) is the largest energy consumer in hotels, accounting for 40-50% of total energy use. Hot water heating uses 15-20%, lighting 12-18%, kitchen and laundry 10-15%, and lifts and other equipment make up the remainder.
The most impactful strategies are: switching to competitive energy tariffs through a specialist broker (saves 10-20%), installing smart HVAC controls that adjust to occupancy, upgrading to LED lighting, implementing towel and linen reuse programmes, and ensuring regular maintenance of all mechanical systems.
Hotel groups with multiple properties benefit significantly from a single energy broker. Nationwide Energy provides one point of contact for all sites, consolidated billing, consistent contract management and the buying power that comes with aggregated volume across your portfolio.
Find out how much your hotel could save on electricity, gas and water. Our specialist team will compare rates and provide a no-obligation quote.
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