Most hotels spend 20-35% more on energy than they need to.
We identify exactly where this is happening and what should be done about it.
Old heating equipment, poorly scheduled HVAC systems, and hot water generation well below optimum load. It is common across the hospitality sector, and the waste is not apparent until measured properly. We assist independent hotels and leisure operators with their position on the energy landscape and make sound decisions on upgrading.
The problem
After staff, energy is typically a hotel’s largest controllable cost. And unlike staff costs, much of the waste is hidden in systems that nobody has reviewed in years. Boilers sized for peak load running year-round. Ventilation operating at the same rate regardless of occupancy. Hot water systems with no heat recovery. The inefficiencies accumulate quietly.
At the same time, guest expectations around sustainability are shifting, EPC requirements are tightening ahead of your next refurbishment, and energy prices remain unpredictable. The problem is not one of technology availability; it is one of knowing which investments are really worth it for your hotel.
How we work
Our approach is structured around four phases, each delivering a clear output:
STEP 01
Assessment
A detailed picture of where your energy goes, what it costs, and how your property performs relative to comparable hotels and leisure facilities.
STEP 02
Recommendations
Each intervention option modelled individually with its cost, projected savings, and payback period. Specific to your building, your systems, and your commercial situation.
STEP 03
Quick Wins
Before any major investment, we put savings on the table straight away. We run a hands-on workshop with your operations and maintenance staff to identify and implement no-cost and low-cost improvements.
STEP 04
Implementation support
Review of contractor proposals, design oversight, construction monitoring, and post-installation verification to confirm that the savings materialise as projected.
Relevant track record
Multi-Site Retrofit: 11 Public Buildings
Energy strategy and full delivery. Solar PV with battery storage, smart building controls, air-source heat pumps, upgraded ventilation with VFD motors, BMS integration, water efficiency measures.
35% energy cost reduction. The leisure centre now operates off-grid for 4-5 hours per day.
County-Wide Programme: 22 Buildings
Technical lead across schools, offices, and leisure centres. LED lighting, high-efficiency heating, solar PV, air handling upgrades, CHP integration, new BMS.
1.7M kWh saved annually. 443t CO₂ avoided. Over £100,000 annual savings at a single site.
Free hotel energy benchmark
Compare your hotel’s energy performance against industry benchmarks in under two minutes. Enter basic property details and see where you sit relative to typical and best-practice hotels of a similar size.
ENEREKA is an independent energy consultancy founded by three engineers with 25+ years of combined experience in energy strategy, decarbonisation, and retrofit delivery. We have delivered projects across over 200 sites in the UK. A senior engineer is involved in every engagement.
Ivana Moric, Co-Founder & Lead Engineer
Ivana Moric has extensive experience delivering large-scale decarbonisation and infrastructure projects across the UK. She specialises in taking low-carbon energy systems from concept through to implementation, working across complex projects including industrial decarbonisation, data centres, and major energy infrastructure.