Hotel & Hospitality
Utility Cost Reduction
Overview
Operating in the hospitality industry requires constant attention to both guest experience and rising operational costs. For hotels, resorts, and country clubs, utility expenses—such as electricity, water, heating, cooling, and laundry—represent a significant and ongoing cost.
UMS helps hospitality businesses reduce utility costs through detailed utility bill audits, rate analysis, and energy management strategies. Our team identifies billing errors, uncovers savings opportunities, and secures more cost-effective utility rates without impacting your daily operations or guest experience.
There are no equipment upgrades, no operational changes, and no upfront costs required. Simply provide a recent copy of your utility bills, and we handle the rest.
Whether you manage a single property or a large portfolio, UMS offers a straightforward, risk-free way to lower utility expenses and improve overall profitability.
Reduce Utility Costs for Hotels, Resorts, and Hospitality Properties
Utility expenses are one of the largest operating costs in the hospitality industry. From guest rooms and common areas to amenities like pools, spas, and laundry facilities, energy usage adds up quickly. Identifying opportunities to reduce utility costs can significantly improve operating margins and long-term profitability.
Our services help hospitality operators:
- Identify utility billing errors and overcharges
- Optimize utility rates and rider structures
- Reduce monthly energy and utility expenses
- Recover refunds from past overpayments
With expert utility bill audits and energy cost reduction strategies, UMS helps hotels and hospitality groups take control of their utility spend—without disrupting operations or the guest experience.
Savings Numbers
| Type | Max Annual Savings | Average Annual Savings | Max Refund | Average Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | $201,634 | $4,425 | $21,083 | $21,083 |
| Golf/Country Clubs | $22,978 | $6,522 |
Case Studies
Daly Seven Inc. is a hotel management company based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Daly Seven Inc. builds, owns, and manages full and select-service hotels with the Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Best Western, and Hyatt Brands. Their portfolio consists of over 40 hotels throughout the Southeast.
UMS ran an in-depth audit and analysis on each hotel and was able to identify over $47,000 in annual savings due to more cost-effective rates and rider combinations.
Wind Creek Resort & Casino
Wind Creek Hospitality, and their tribe the Poarch Band of Creek Indians want to be good neighbors in their community and help those who are in need. This mindset helps to give Wind Creek a desire to find savings anywhere they can in their operations.
UMS analysts uncovered over $140,000 in annual savings was identified by UMS! This savings was achieved with no operational changes at any of Wind Creek’s facilities.
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