Listed below are software programs available online that help energy managers calculate and reduce hotel energy consumption. These programs are extremely useful tools for implementing energy-efficiency programs in hotels.
American Hotel and Lodging Association: Good Earthkeeping
AH&LA's Good Earthkeeping program provides tools and resources to help hotel managers improve energy and financial performance. The Good Earthkeeping campaign, a partnership with the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, enables hoteliers to create a comprehensive strategic approach to energy management that assesses current energy performance, sets goals, and tracks savings.
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India: Benchmarking FAQ
A brief overview of the benefits of understanding a facility's current energy use versus the energy use of hotels of similar size.
Hospitable Climates: HEAT Online
An online tool that will enable users to see how hotel premises compare with industry norms in terms of energy consumption, energy costs, and energy management. Users receive specific advice on how to control energy more efficiently and how to reduce avoidable waste while maintaining customer comfort.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Tools: QuikScope
QuikScope is designed for hotel owners and energy managers who are looking to make buildings more energy efficient, profitable, and valuable.
EPA: Tools and Resources to Improve Energy Efficiency
A series of online fact sheets and resources and a savings calculator on energy efficiency in buildings.
EPA: Energy Star Portfolio Manager & Benchmarking Tool
Found online at energystar.gov, this free program helps organize energy use and cost data, benchmark buildings to others of its type, and prepare reports on energy use and costs.
EPA: Energy Star Cash Flow Opportunity CFO Calculator
The CFO Calculator helps decision makers answer three questions about energy efficiency investments:
1. How much new energy-efficiency equipment can be purchased from the anticipated savings?
2. Should this equipment purchase be financed now, or is it better to wait and use cash from a future budget?
3. Is money being lost by waiting for a lower interest rate?
World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Benchmark Hotel
This tool was designed specifically to help hotel managers improve environmental performance in the areas of energy management, fresh water consumption, waste minimization, waste water quality, and purchasing programs.
