Saving energy within the hotel and accommodation sector

As an Optimal Monitoring customer, you could be saving over £1 million on your energy bills every year, or 3,571,428 kWh. That’s enough energy to power …

over 119,000 hotel rooms!

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Running a hotel or accommodation business is a demanding and energy-intensive endeavour. Hotel energy saving opportunites are huge, from heating and cooling to lighting, catering, laundry, and guest facilities, the demand for utilities is constant. Rising costs and growing sustainability expectations mean that managing energy effectively has never been more important.

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At Optimal Monitoring, we specialise in helping hotels, resorts, and accommodation providers take control of their energy consumption. Our tailored solutions provide the insight and tools you need to cut costs, reduce carbon, and improve operational efficiency, all while maintaining the high standards of comfort and service your guests expect.

EMMA AI simplifies your energy management, allowing your company to thrive financially while also having a positive impact on the planet.
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Hotel Energy Saving Challenges

Hotels and accommodation providers face unique challenges:

  • Energy use is spread across many areas, including guest rooms, kitchens, spas, gyms, and communal spaces.
  • Occupancy rates fluctuate, making consumption patterns unpredictable.
  • Guests expect comfort and convenience, often leading to higher-than-average energy demand.
  • Increasing regulations such as SECR and net zero commitments require accurate data and transparent reporting.

Without clear visibility, energy costs can spiral out of control, and opportunities for savings are often missed. Effective energy management transforms this challenge into an opportunity for increased efficiency, reduced costs, and brand leadership in sustainability.

 

The Benefits for Hotels and Accommodation Providers

Working with Optimal Monitoring brings measurable results:

  • Lower costs by reducing unnecessary energy use and avoiding waste
  • Improved guest experience by maintaining comfort while using energy more intelligently
  • Simplified compliance with audit-ready data for ESOS, SECR, and ESG reporting
  • Enhanced reputation as guests and investors increasingly value sustainability leadership
  • Future-proof operations by adopting AI-driven tools that evolve with business needs

Take Control of Energy in Your Hotel

Energy is one of the largest controllable costs in hospitality. By investing in sub-metering, intelligent monitoring, and automated reporting, hotels and accommodation providers can take control of their energy use, cut operating costs, and meet growing sustainability demands.

Optimal Monitoring has been helping businesses in the hospitality sector for over two decades, delivering practical solutions that make a real difference. If you are ready to see where energy is being consumed and how to reduce it, speak to our team today.

Services We Provide to Hotels and Accommodation Clients

Sub-Metering Services

One of the most powerful tools for hotels is sub-metering. Unlike standard utility meters, which only provide total consumption, sub-meters break down energy use by area, system, or piece of equipment. This allows you to see exactly where energy is being consumed, wasted, or misused.

Our sub-metering services give hotels and accommodation providers the ability to:

  • Identify high-consumption areas such as kitchens or leisure facilities
  • Compare performance across different buildings or departments
  • Monitor energy use against occupancy levels
  • Provide accurate internal recharging for franchises or business units

With detailed sub-meter data, hotels can uncover hidden inefficiencies and take targeted action rather than relying on broad estimates.

Installation of New Sub-Meters

We provide full installation services for new sub-meters, ensuring you have reliable and accurate monitoring in place. Our team handles the process from planning and design through to installation and integration with your existing systems.

By installing new sub-meters, hotels gain:

  • Real-time visibility of energy use
  • Improved accuracy for reporting and compliance
  • Early detection of equipment faults or unusual usage patterns
  • A foundation for future energy-saving initiatives

Whether you operate a single hotel or a large portfolio, our installation service is designed to scale with your needs.

EMMA AI, Our Intelligent Automated Energy Management Software

Data is only valuable if it leads to action. Our intelligent energy management software consolidates all your energy data into a single, central platform, making it easy to track, analyse, and act on. Using automation and AI, the system identifies patterns, flags anomalies, and provides recommendations for improvement.

For hotels and accommodation businesses, the benefits include:

  • Automated reports tailored for compliance and management teams
  • Alerts when energy consumption spikes unexpectedly
  • Tracking of performance against reduction targets
  • Integration with occupancy data to improve efficiency without compromising guest experience

By removing the burden of manual reporting, our software allows managers to focus on making changes that save money and reduce carbon emissions.

Watch the demo

Do you want o see how EMMA AI could save your business money & significantly reduce your CO2? Watch the short video demo and see the platform in action.

  • What is EMMA AI?
  • How do you interact with the platform?
  • Creating an army of energy managers
EMMA AI simplifies your energy management, allowing your company to thrive financially while also having a positive impact on the planet.
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Benefits from day one

EMMA AI requires no upfront investment or capital expenditure, meaning that the energy savings you start to make from day one are just that … savings. Our customers typically find the cost of EMMA AI is equivalent to less than 2% of their energy spend, with total savings in year easily exceeding 10% of their energy spend. A figure that only grows from year two onwards.

Huge Financial Savings

William Hill recently announced that they are saving over £1 million on their energy bills EVERY SINGLE YEAR through implementing EMMA AI.

Massive Carbon Savings

EMMA AI is great for your bottom line and even better for the planet, saving you thousands of tonnes in carbon emissions every single year!

Maximum PR Exposure

With proven reductions in carbon emissions, you have a powerful & statistical way to shout about the positive impact you’re making.

Useful links

Radisson Hotel Group – Case Study: Team Engagement
How Radisson’s “Own your energy” campaign drove efficiency through staff engagement

UKGBC – Smart Room Energy Management for Hotels
How IoT and AI in guest rooms can cut hotel energy consumption

Carbon Trust – Hospitality Energy Efficiency Guide
Energy saving opportunities for hotels and accommodation providers