Client
Klarent Hospitality at Double Three Dartford Hotel
Scope
170-room hotel in East London
Cutting costs and boosting sustainability
The hospitality industry faces growing pressures to balance operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. Hotels, known for their high energy consumption due to constant heating, cooling, lighting and other amenities, are particularly vulnerable to rising energy costs and increasing environmental concerns. However, new energy management solutions are paving the way for hotels to reduce costs, improve efficiency and minimize their environmental footprint.
The challenge: Rising energy costs in hospitality
With high occupancy rates, hotels operate around the clock, consuming vast amounts of energy. This constant demand can make utility costs unpredictable and increasingly unaffordable, especially with fluctuating energy prices. Energy use across systems like HVAC, lighting and water heating can easily spiral out of control without proper management, adding to operational costs and making a significant environmental impact. This creates a need for effective energy strategies that save on costs while maintaining guest comfort.
The solution: Smart energy management strategies for hotels
Hotels can reduce energy use through energy monitoring, focusing on targeted upgrades to equipment and systems, supported by our innovative technology. Here’s three components — combined heat and power (CHP) systems, advanced building management systems (BMS) and energy management systems (EMS) — that contribute to better energy management in the hospitality sector:
Combined Heat and Power (CHP): CHP units generate electricity and heat from a single fuel source, allowing hotels to meet much of their energy demand on-site. These units capture the heat generated during electricity production and use it for heating spaces, pools and hot water. This significantly reduces grid dependency and helps hotels stabilize energy costs. Installing CHP also means less strain on the traditional energy grid and a lower carbon footprint.
Building Management Systems (BMS): BMS is not a new technology, but having a solution that adapts to your requirements is key. A BMS integrates with a hotel’s HVAC, lighting and other energy-consuming systems to optimize operations based on real-time needs. For example, HVAC can be automatically adjusted in unoccupied rooms, reducing waste without affecting comfort. Advanced BMS solutions also monitor system performance and enable predictive maintenance, extending equipment lifespan and avoiding unnecessary replacements. When linked to occupancy sensors, these systems ensure energy is used only where it’s needed, further reducing waste and operational costs.
Energy Management Systems (EMS): To maximize the benefits from the two options mentioned above, an Energy Management Solution can help you. An EMS is a solution to centralize all data related to energy consumption. With it, you can clearly monitor data, identify inefficiencies and measures to save energy, and identify patterns to help you manage your costs and keep your energy consumption under control. All, while ensuring your operations run smoothly and your guests and workers are comfortable in your facilities.
How DoubleTree by Hilton Cut Energy Costs by 65% with Spacewell Energy
Located near the Queen Elizabeth Bridge over the River Thames, the DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge offers over 170 rooms, a restaurant and leisure facilities, including an indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The hotel has always been a significant energy consumer, with electricity usage from the conventional grid reaching around 1.52 gigawatt hours annually.
DoubleTree by Hilton faced the same challenges that many hotels encounter: high energy costs, operational inefficiencies, and a growing commitment to sustainability. By integrating Spacewell Energy, they were able to make significant strides in reducing energy consumption. In fact, they achieved a 65% decrease in energy usage, which translated into impressive cost savings and a reduced environmental footprint.
Curious to see how they did it? See the full case study to learn how DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge achieved remarkable energy savings. We’ll break down the total savings and share all the insights and practical tips you need to optimize your energy management. Download the case study to explore the details and uncover how you can achieve similar results for your hotel.
