The Misunderstood but Invaluable Occupancy-Based Thermostat

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In our business, we sometimes forget that “occupancy-based” thermostats are misunderstood as just another kind of programmable setback thermostat. But a change in occupancy of any room occurs everyday everywhere in everyone’s life – we live and breathe it. But apparently not everyone else understands this. Who knew? If you’re not geeked out on occupancy-based …

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Tips for Mitigating Revenue Loss During Slow Times

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As a former hotel General Manager, Kyle Fulcher understands that energy costs typically rank first or second on the list of highest hotel expenses. Kyle is currently an Account Executive at Telkonet and has an insider perspective on hospitality management. “From my past experience as a General Manager, I know that energy costs for a …

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Rolling Out Smart Speakers at Your Property

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Part 2 of 2 Last time, we offered statistics on voice-enabled personal assistants and their explosion into the home market. We outlined some popular and creative ways the hospitality industry can use smart speakers in guest rooms: in-room controls, hotel services and broader concierge services. Today we talk about guest reactions, how your smart speakers …

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Questions to Ask When Choosing an HVAC Controls Company

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Shopping for New Thermostats? A Good HVAC Controls Company Should Ask You These Questions New smart thermostats for your property is an investment in time, labor and funds. Your time investment begins with researching your options. If you haven’t purchased HVAC controls within the past few years, it might be an eye-opener. Options have expanded …

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Energy Rebates: Worth it in the End?

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In a previous post we talked about incentives offered by utility companies, how they vary widely, and the kinds of equipment eligible for incentives, particularly rebates. Application process is becoming more cumbersome In the residential market, a homeowner might qualify for a $50 rebate on their $200 thermostat. They get their rebate with relatively little …

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What is ZigBee?

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What is ZigBee and Why is it Called “ZigBee”? If you’ve been in the market for automation for your hotel, university housing or other multi-unit residence, you may have run across the goofy term, “ZigBee”. ZigBee is a communication protocol. It’s a way for devices to communicate with one another. Products communicate wirelessly via WiFi, …

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Hospitality Benefits of Eco-Based Technology

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The primary reason hoteliers invest in occupancy-based technology is to save energy — about 25-40% on their energy bills per guest room. But there are other reasons to look at occupancy-based technology, beyond energy savings. Increased Guest Delight Occupancy-based controls in hospitality environments can actually add to guest comfort if implemented correctly. Use occupancy sensors …

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