Tips to Conserve Energy in the Hospitality Industry

Conserving energy in the hospitality industry can make a huge difference to the savings a company achieves. It is difficult for hospitality businesses to stay afloat amid the fallout from COVID-19, which has resulted in long-term closures, reduced customer and staffing levels, and higher operational costs. As businesses continue to recover, they are constantly looking for ways to save energy and reduce unnecessary waste and costs. In the hospitality industry, energy is used to support heating, lighting, kitchens, sometimes laundry services and more. 

This blog outlines key ways to reduce energy use and should help support companies determined to thrive in this difficult time. 

The basics 

Every business can benefit from implementing basic energy-saving practices. These can include: 

• Changing infrared lighting to LED 
• Motion sensor lighting 
• Radiators and switches off in unused rooms 
• Staff training and engagement in basic sustainable habits 

These tips are not exclusive to hospitality, but as the industry tends to have multiple rooms, integrating these basics can make a difference to your overall energy cost – especially if everyone is clued in. 

Improve energy systems 

Heating is the main energy cost in the hospitality industry and this cost rises sharply in winter. Ensuring that the heating system is as cost-effective as possible is therefore essential, whether through regular maintenance and check-ups of your current system or an entire change. 

Many businesses opt for smart thermostats or half-hourly meters that automatically send data to the supplier, providing the most accurate energy readings. This prevents companies from being overcharged based on assumptions about usage and ensures your efforts (even small ones) are factored into energy costs. It also allows you to track more expensive times of day and adjust accordingly, preventing unnecessary energy use during low-traffic periods. 

Equally, renewable energy is growing in popularity for businesses, as it is future-proof and demonstrates to your customer base that you have invested in clean energy and prioritise sustainability and staying up to date with your energy consumption. Wind energy is a popular option because it is cost-competitive and continually evolving. 

Improve equipment 

For long-term savings, replacing older equipment with more modern, energy-efficient alternatives is a worthwhile investment. This could include: 

• Well-insulated windows and doors 
• Well-insulated curtains 
• Modern kitchen appliances 
• Modern laundry machines 
• Low flush toilets

These measures may cost in the short term and they are not viable options for all companies. However, if you can afford them, they can lead to significant long-term savings and a more efficient overall business structure. 

Work with D-Energi 

At D-Energi, we offer a range of business energy solutions and have over two decades of experience helping businesses thrive and meet their energy needs. Customer satisfaction is incredibly important to us, as reflected in our ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating. 

We supply half-hourly electricity tariffs and meters, fixed and variable tariffs for electricity and gas, and 100% UK-based wind power upon request. All of our energy is competitively price-matched and we strive to be the cheapest business energy suppliers. 

We offer a free quote to all customers and are happy to talk through our options in more detail to understand your company and situation better.