Hotel energy management is the practice of controlling procedures, operations and equipment that contribute to the energy use in a hotel operation.
This includes the types of energy used (electricity, gas, water or other natural resources), as well as the types, quantities and energy efficiency ratings of energy consuming devices such as heating, cooling, elevators, cleaning and laundry.
Since roughly the 1990s, energy service companies typically advise hotels regarding inefficient usage of energy and optimizing its usage.
Some of these consultants participate by providing the products to implement their advice for a share of the cost savings.
Examples of energy-saving practices used by hotels include: