Hospitality Energy Management
Imagine if the service you received from your energy management consultants was as good as the service you provide to your clientele?
That’s exactly what we deliver at amber energy®, offering five-star customer experience and award-winning utility services. This approach leaves you to look after the business and not worry about energy running away from you.
Experts in Hotel, Bar and Restaurants Energy Management and Utilities
We're raising the bar for what to expect from your energy consultants.
We have a unique approach to the bar and restaurant industry, marrying our expert knowledge of utilities with the insight of trusted industry gurus. If we work with similar sized businesses to yours, our team will carry out in-house analysis to provide a guideline to what you should be achieving.
By perfectly balancing technological efficiencies and ambience, we can ensure that your hotel, restaurant or bar has the look and feel you want, while being as energy efficient as possible.
We always consider how any efficiency solutions represent your brand, meet your objectives and if it can be realistically achieved within your timeline – providing alternative solutions wherever necessary.
“The service amber energy provided us at Bone Daddies has been of an exceptional standard. Throughout the three meter installs they helped us with - all with tight deadlines - they acted swiftly, communicated clearly, and delivered our desired results. Never over promising, they were a safe pair of hands that provided comfort throughout each process. Always going the extra mile and clearly taking pride in what they do. Professional, informative and honest from start to finish.”
Don't just take us at face value
We've been working in and driving savings and efficiencies for the hospitality industry for years, developing long term, trusting relationships which flourish as they grow.
Look at the Loungers, when we first started working with them back in 2011 they had just 14 sites, now they boast over 100! We’re not saying that working with us was the reason for their success, but we definitely played our part in making it easier for them to grow.
By acting as a strategic energy partner we’ve been able to help them connect new utilities, procure their energy, validate bills across the entire portfolio and implement efficiency measures to reduce their consumption and, in turn, their energy bills.
A team of experts at your fingertips.
Years of experience in the hospitality industry has given us the knowledge and understanding you need to gain a competitive advantage with your energy management.
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Understanding Energy Use in Hospitality
Hotels, bars and restaurants operate around the clock, often with highly variable demand. From kitchens that fire up before dawn to bars that close in the early hours, energy is consumed across heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, cooking, refrigeration and entertainment systems. This complexity makes hospitality one of the most energy-intensive commercial sectors, with energy costs typically representing a significant proportion of operating expenses.
Without a clear view of where and when energy is used, waste can easily hide in plain sight. A kitchen extraction fan left running overnight, a cellar cooling system fighting against an open door, or a dining room heated while empty all add up. Our approach begins with a thorough assessment of your current consumption patterns, identifying the specific drivers of energy use across your sites and building a baseline from which improvements can be measured.
We recognise that every venue is different. A boutique hotel with 20 rooms has very different needs from a national chain of casual dining restaurants. Our analysis is tailored to your operation, taking into account your opening hours, menu complexity, customer profile and building fabric. This allows us to recommend practical, cost-effective measures that deliver real savings without compromising the guest experience.
Practical Efficiency Measures That Work
Energy efficiency in hospitality is not about turning off the lights and hoping for the best. It is about smart, targeted interventions that reduce consumption while maintaining or even enhancing the atmosphere your guests expect. Some of the most effective measures we implement include:
- Smart lighting controls – occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting and dimming systems that maintain ambience while cutting electricity use in corridors, storerooms and back-of-house areas.
- Kitchen ventilation optimisation – demand-controlled extraction that adjusts fan speed based on cooking activity, reducing heat loss and fan energy without compromising safety.
- Refrigeration management – ensuring doors, seals and defrost cycles are operating efficiently, and consolidating under-used units where possible.
- Heating and cooling zoning – separating guest rooms, dining areas and kitchens so that each zone is conditioned only when needed, avoiding the common problem of overheating one area to cool another.
- Water heating efficiency – right-sizing boilers, insulating pipework and recovering heat from refrigeration or kitchen exhaust to pre-heat water.
- Building fabric improvements – draught proofing, insulation and glazing upgrades that reduce heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
These measures are not one-size-fits-all. We work with you to select those that align with your brand, budget and operational constraints, and we can support implementation through trusted contractors or your own in-house team.
Monitoring, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
One-off savings are valuable, but sustained savings require ongoing attention. We provide energy monitoring and reporting services that give you a clear, real-time picture of consumption across all your sites. This allows you to spot anomalies quickly – a sudden spike in a restaurant’s overnight electricity use, for example, could indicate equipment left on or a fault developing.
Our reporting is designed for busy hospitality managers. We present data in simple dashboards and monthly summaries, highlighting trends, comparing sites and flagging areas for action. This empowers your team to take ownership of energy performance, turning efficiency from a back-office concern into a daily operational habit.
We also conduct regular reviews to ensure that savings are maintained and new opportunities are identified. As your business evolves – new sites, new menus, new equipment – your energy profile changes too. Our continuous improvement approach keeps your energy strategy aligned with your commercial goals.
Procurement and Bill Validation
Energy procurement in hospitality can be complex, especially for multi-site operators with different meter types, supply contracts and tariff structures. We help you navigate this landscape, securing competitive contracts that match your consumption profile and risk appetite. Whether you prefer fixed-price certainty or flexible purchasing, we negotiate on your behalf and manage the renewal process to avoid costly rollover rates.
Bill validation is another critical service. We check every invoice against your agreed tariffs and actual meter readings, identifying overcharges, duplicate bills and erroneous estimates. In our experience, billing errors are surprisingly common, and recovering these overpayments can deliver immediate cash flow benefits. We handle the entire dispute process, from initial query to final credit, leaving your finance team free to focus on other priorities.
Supporting Your Growth and Compliance
As your hospitality business expands, energy management must keep pace. We assist with new site connections, ensuring that utilities are installed on time and on budget, and that meters are correctly registered from day one. We also advise on energy-related compliance, including mandatory reporting schemes and minimum efficiency standards, helping you avoid penalties and reputational risk.
Our experience with growing hospitality groups means we understand the pressures of rapid expansion. We can coordinate energy services across multiple sites, providing a single point of contact and consistent standards. This reduces the administrative burden on your team and ensures that every new venue opens with energy efficiency built in, not bolted on later.
Ultimately, our goal is to be a strategic partner, not just a supplier. By aligning our energy expertise with your business objectives, we help you create a more resilient, profitable and sustainable hospitality operation. Whether you run a single restaurant or a national portfolio, we are here to help you raise the bar.