--- title: Why Hotels Benefit from Outsourcing Sustainability & Efficiency description: Learn the advantages of outsourcing sustainability and efficiency for hotels, as well as the drawbacks and complexities of DIY efforts. See how working with energy-as-a-service (EaaS) provider can give you all the benefits of energy efficiency without any of the cost or hassle. image: https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/BudderflyGuide_hotels_Mockup-Cover.png --- [Careers](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/careers/) [![Portal Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06) [![Budderfly](https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Budderfly_December2023/images/header-logo.svg "Budderfly")](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/) - [Energy as a Service](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/) - [Equipment](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/) - [Smart Technology Monitoring](https://www.budderfly.com/our-technology/) - [How We Innovate](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/how-we-innovate/) - [Measuring & Billing Technology](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/measuring-billing-technology/) - [Who We Serve](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/) - [Restaurants](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/fast-casual-restaurants/) - [Corporate & Enterprise](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/enterprise/) - [Hospitality](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/hospitality/) - [Healthcare & Fitness](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/healthcare-fitness/) - [Schools & Universities](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/schools-universities/) - [Retail](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/chain-retail/) - [Convenience Stores](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/convenience-stores/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/manufacturing/) - [Resources](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Case Studies](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.budderfly.com/resources/customer-testimonials/) - [Thought Leadership](https://info.budderfly.com/) - [News](https://news.budderfly.com/) - [About](https://www.budderfly.com/about/) - [Executive Team](https://www.budderfly.com/executive-team/) - [Leadership](https://www.budderfly.com/leadership/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.budderfly.com/board-of-directors/) - [Mission](https://www.budderfly.com/about/mission/) [![Let’s Talk](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/f27e5725-ac20-4a22-8db5-60c912879eb9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/f27e5725-ac20-4a22-8db5-60c912879eb9) - [Energy as a Service](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/) - [Equipment](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/equipment/) - [Smart Technology Monitoring](https://www.budderfly.com/our-technology/) - [How We Innovate](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/how-we-innovate/) - [Measuring & Billing Technology](https://www.budderfly.com/energy-service/measuring-billing-technology/) - [Who We Serve](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/) - [Restaurants](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/fast-casual-restaurants/) - [Corporate & Enterprise](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/enterprise/) - [Hospitality](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/hospitality/) - [Healthcare & Fitness](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/healthcare-fitness/) - [Schools & Universities](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/schools-universities/) - [Retail](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/chain-retail/) - [Convenience Stores](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/convenience-stores/) - [Manufacturing](https://www.budderfly.com/the-budderfly-effect/manufacturing/) - [Resources](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Blog](https://blog.budderfly.com/) - [Case Studies](https://case-studies.budderfly.com/) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.budderfly.com/resources/customer-testimonials/) - [Thought Leadership](https://info.budderfly.com/) - [News](https://news.budderfly.com/) - [About](https://www.budderfly.com/about/) - [Executive Team](https://www.budderfly.com/executive-team/) - [Leadership](https://www.budderfly.com/leadership/) - [Board of Directors](https://www.budderfly.com/board-of-directors/) - [Mission](https://www.budderfly.com/about/mission/) [Careers](https://omsbdrflyprd.wpengine.com/careers/) [![Portal Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/20472728/b14da822-cd99-48ce-b039-a18781490a06) ## Why Hotels Benefit from Outsourcing Sustainability & Efficiency ### Reduce energy use and improve operations at your hotel. 80% of travelers say that travelling sustainably is important to them. However, eco-friendly travel is not as simple as it may sound, as making a hotel sustainable can be a massive, expensive undertaking. Buying and installing new equipment and sustainability technologies takes money and time, which most businesses simply can’t afford to lose. Yet, sustainability has become essential for hospitality businesses looking to attract guests and boost revenue in 2024. That’s why many are choosing to work with a sustainability and energy management partner. Doing so helps them get energy and water savings, reduce waste, and lower their carbon footprint without having to invest in new technology and equipment themselves. ### Access the free eBook ### The advantages of outsourcing sustainability and efficiency: - Understand the increasing imperative for hotels to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and to lower their carbon footprint. - Learn the drawbacks and complexities of “do it yourself” sustainability and energy efficiency efforts. - See how adopting innovative, industry-leading technologies and energy-saving equipment can provide deep insights and save you time and money. - Discover how partnering with an energy and sustainability partner like Budderfly can lower utility bills and operating costs, improving your bottom line. [Read the eBook](https://info.budderfly.com/hotel-sustainability-ebook) ![BudderflyGuide\_Hospitality\_Mockup-Interior (1)](https://info.budderfly.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BudderflyGuide_Hospitality_Mockup-Interior%20(1).png?width=1778&height=2000&name=BudderflyGuide_Hospitality_Mockup-Interior%20(1).png "BudderflyGuide_Hospitality_Mockup-Interior (1)") ![BDF\_Divider](https://info.budderfly.com/hubfs/BDF_Divider.png "BDF_Divider") ## More from Budderfly Insight and innovations about all things energy efficiency #### [How Metering & Smart Technology Improve Energy Efficiency](https://blog.budderfly.com/understanding-metering-submetering-smart-metering-for-energy-efficiency?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/understanding-metering-submetering-smart-metering-for-energy-efficiency?hsLang=en) #### [Top 5 Industries That Benefit Most from Energy Efficiency](https://blog.budderfly.com/the-top-5-industries-where-energy-efficiency-is-most-needed?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/the-top-5-industries-where-energy-efficiency-is-most-needed?hsLang=en) #### [How the Budderfly Customer Portal Helps Businesses Track Sustainability](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-to-use-the-budderfly-customer-portal-to-tell-your-sustainability-stories?hsLang=en) [Read more](https://blog.budderfly.com/how-to-use-the-budderfly-customer-portal-to-tell-your-sustainability-stories?hsLang=en) [Find more insights](https://blog.budderfly.com/?hsLang=en) Subscribe to receive regular updates straight to your inbox. 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