Case 5

Case Study 5: Hotel Chain Retrofit

Client

A major hotel chain with a 150,000-square-foot hotel in Chicago.

Project

Energy efficiency retrofit for the hotel's HVAC system, lighting, and water heating.

Details

The hotel had significant energy use due to the constant need for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in guest rooms and public areas.
A comprehensive retrofit included installing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC systems, LED lighting in all common areas, and high-efficiency water heaters.

Outcome

The hotel saw an overall energy savings of 35%.
They applied for the 179D Tax Deduction and received $350,000 in tax savings.
The energy savings were projected to cover the retrofit cost within 4 years, and the hotel was able to market itself as an energy-efficient facility, appealing to environmentally conscious travelers.