Hospitality Operators Target Mechanical Rooms to Offset Rising Utility Rates

By Gabe Phillips · Lodging Magazine · 2026-07-16

According to reporting from Lodging Magazine, hotels are increasingly turning to combined heat and power systems to manage escalating energy costs. As U.S. utility providers seek nearly $31 billion in rate increases for 2025, properties with constant thermal and electrical needs

According to reporting from Lodging Magazine, hotels are increasingly turning to combined heat and power systems to manage escalating energy costs. As U.S. utility providers seek nearly $31 billion in rate increases for 2025, properties with constant thermal and electrical needs