Lodging

Tips for Lodging

Install occupancy sensors or turn lights off in unoccupied areas, (storage, break rooms, walk-in coolers), and take advantage of daylight from windows and skylights where possible.
Use timers and keep them properly set for exterior lighting.
Replace incandescent and halogen bulbs with ENERGY STAR^® qualified compact fluorescent or LED bulbs.
Use LED lamps for exit signs instead of incandescent bulbs.
Replace T12 fixtures with High-performance T8s (HPT8s) or T5 lighting systems.
Install dimmable ballasts and lighting controls to enable you to control light levels.

Install energy management systems in guestrooms, meeting rooms, and other public spaces. Check equipment regularly (evaporative coolers, fans, pumps, etc.) for proper operation and maintenance needs.
Check all ductwork for air leaks and repair where appropriate. Air ducts should be cleaned monthly.
Install draperies with thermal reflective liners.
Watch for scale build-up in boilers, water heaters, cooling towers, humidifiers, washing machines, dishwashers, and shower heads. Hard water that leaves scale build-up results in more energy consumed. Water conditioning can address scale issues.
Weather-stripping on outside entrances typically lasts less than two years. Placing a brush-type of weather-stripping that does not affect the operation of the door and that provides a good seal from the outside cold weather will pay handsome dividends.
Hire an energy expert to conduct an audit of your inn or hotel.
Install energy misers on vending machines.

Shut down office equipment such as photocopiers, and activate “sleep” mode on computers and monitors.
In swimming pools, remove foreign material from the strainer baskets in the skimmer and pump regularly to maximize water recirculation.
Implement an employee energy-awareness program and encourage them to report energy waste to managers and maintenance or engineering personnel.
Beware of energy vultures: plugged in appliances, computers, radios, clocks, and other items that are on around the clock.
Train housekeepers to turn off lighting and heating and cooling equipment when not needed.