Demand Response Incentives for Hospitality

California's hospitality industry is one of the state's largest and most vibrant sectors-and one that is poised to set the standard for demand response involvement. Hotels, and other hospitality venues, have financial benefits to realize by participating in PG&E’s demand response programs. If you are participating in a demand response program, this is something your guests may be interested do know.

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Energy Reduction Strategies

Turn off all non-essential indoor/outdoor lighting, signage, window displays and office equipment not in use (i.e., printers, copiers, shredders, coffee makers).
Turn off all decorative features, such as saunas, pools, hot tubs, exercise equipment fountains, lighting and ambient audio and video displays.
Pre-cool work areas, then cycle constant air volume heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units or temporarily re-set static pressure in variable air volume HVAC, turn off ceiling fans and room fans, and raise temperature settings.
Some facilities with package AC units can do load-cycling, temperature reset, and possibly pre-cooling.
Turn off beverage vending machines and shift use of ice makers before or after an event.
Conduct meetings during events to minimize use of equipment.
Charge batteries and battery-operated equipment prior to an event, then unplug battery chargers and use only pre-charged equipment during an event.
Adjust employee schedules and shifts so that times of increased production or energy use occur before or after planned events.
Complete dishwashing, housekeeping and laundry before or after an event.
Turn off excess elevator banks and escalators (as permitted).