Hospitality Energy Conservation

Photo of Waikiki Beach, Hawaii. Large hotels flank the left side of the photo and jut up against the sandy coastline. Green trees lie in between the hotels and the sand. The dark blue ocean juts up against the coastline from the right of the photo. Three boats, two of which are sail boats) are anchored at the coastline in the front of the photo. The coastline curves in a "C" shape toward the back right of the photo. A large, mountainous feature (Diamond Head) can be seen in the distance with blue sky and

Being a tourist destination does have its perks, but it also contributes to higher energy consumption for Hawai‘i's islands. Hawai‘i's hospitality businesses can ramp up efforts to reduce their energy usage today by setting energy savings goals and implementing energy management strategies.

Hospitality businesses in Hawai‘i can do their part to use the energy they need efficiently and help meet Hawai‘i's energy goals. EPA and DOE, through the ENERGY STAR program, provide partners with guidelines for superior energy management built on the practices of industry leaders. Hawai‘i hospitality businesses can use these guidelines to boost profits and enhance the comfort of their guests, while also demonstrating their commitment to a sustainable, energy-independent Hawai‘i by reducing pollution and the emissions that contribute to global warming.

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Make Strong Energy Performance a Competitive Advantage

  • Reducing energy use by 10% across the hospitality industry would save $285 million.
  • A 10% reduction in energy costs is equivalent to increasing average daily rate by $0.83 for limited service hotels and by $2.45 for full-service hotels.
  • Strategic energy management can reduce costs and increase guest satisfaction.

What Others Are Doing

ENERGY STAR Success Stories

Department of Energy
State of Hawaii