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AI platforms can help to reduce energy waste in commercial buildings by predicting maintenance needs of systems including HVAC equipment before disruptions occur. That’s according to Donatas Karčiauskas, chief executive of Exergio, a company that creates AI tools for energy performance in buildings


s global regulations and consumer demand for sustainable practices rise, the hospitality sector and hotels, in particular, face new


challenges. According to the latest insights by EHL Hospitality Business School, up to 60% of a hotel’s carbon emissions are driven by systems such as HVAC and lighting. World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance claims that AI systems have the potential to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. This alone could help hotels improve both sustainability and operational efficiency. The latest AI-based platforms can automatically adjust energy usage in real-time based on factors like occupancy levels, guest check-ins and check-outs, and even weather conditions, catering to the 24/7 energy needs of the sector. The hospitality industry definitely has unique


challenges – first of all, hotels need to maintain consistent comfort for guests while managing fluctuating occupancy and constant energy demand. AI tools could enable hotels to manage energy far more efficiently by tailoring systems to actual demand in real-time, rather than running at a constant, wasteful


Left: Donatas Karčiauskas, chief executive of Exergio


compared buildings that have the highest energy savings potential, with hotels taking the 6th spot, surpassing offices and retail properties. In one case in Poznan, Poland, Exergio’s AI-driven


platform achieved a 20% reduction in energy waste over nine months in an office building, showcasing how real-time energy optimization can translate to almost €80,000 savings. Looking ahead, trends in the hospitality industry


level. We’ve seen it happen to all kinds of commercial buildings, and the hospitality sector is no exception. Beyond basic energy management, AI platforms


can predict maintenance needs, identifying when equipment like HVAC systems or lighting may require servicing before an issue disrupts operations. For hotels, any unplanned maintenance can affect


guest experience, so predictive maintenance offers a valuable way to keep operations running smoothly while avoiding costly downtime. While Exergio’s core expertise is in commercial buildings such as offices and shopping centers, the lessons from these projects apply well to the hospitality sector. A JLL market report recently


point towards an increasing reliance on AI-driven solutions for managing energy use. The EHL insights note that sustainability is no longer optional for hotels, with both regulators and consumers expecting higher standards of environmental responsibility. As AI continues to advance, we expect that energy management systems will become increasingly sophisticated. We are already developing systems that allow human-AI interaction. It will be easily integrated with other hotel technologies to optimise every aspect of operations – from guest comfort to back-end systems. AI will become a core tool for hotels seeking to balance sustainability, cost-efficiency, and superior guest experience in the years to come.


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