Improving Profit in the Small/medium Sized Motel Through Energy Management

Abstract

One of the problems facing motels in the US, is lack of knowledge about energy management resulting in higher costs and waste. Energy cost is almost always the most rapidly rising element of operating cost. However, energy costs can usually be reduced significantly through a wellfunded energy management program, directed and supported by management. A key element in an effective energy management program is the energy audit. This paper examines motel energy management. Specifically, an energy audit was conducted for El Sol Motel in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Twelve opportunities uncovered yielding a savings of $10,470.16. This represent 46% of total energy consumed.