A hotel’s number one priority is guest satisfaction. This entails clean hotel rooms, fast customer service, and various amenities and services, including but not limited to, a 24/7 operating lobby, restaurants, retail outlets, swimming pools, ice machines, vending machines, etc. According to ENERGY STAR, the energy-efficiency program backed by the U.S. government, hotels spend an average of $2,196 per available room each year on energy. After including all amenities, hotels spend thousands, if not, millions of dollars on energy! With energy costs rising exponentially every year, hotel managers and owners alike need to determine ways to reduce energy costs and improve energy efficiency. Follow these 4 steps outlined below to learn how to calculate your hotel’s energy consumption in order to save money.