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Operations 1 min read Published 31 May 2026

The three-week walkthrough that finds 10–15% energy savings

Walk every venue at 3am once a year. You’ll find at least one thing left running that shouldn’t be.

The cheapest energy efficiency in hospitality is shutting off the things that are running when nobody’s there. The only way you find them is to walk the venue at 3am.

The walkthrough

Pick a quiet night. Walk every room, every fridge, every fan, every light. Note anything that’s on. The list almost always includes:

  • Display fridge fans running with the doors empty
  • The bain-marie left on overnight
  • One air-conditioning zone running because the sensor faults “safe”
  • The ice machine that cycles all night

What three small fixes are worth

Across the venues we’ve audited, three small overnight fixes typically save 10–15% off the electricity bill. That’s often $200–$600 a month for a single venue.

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