Energy costs remain among the most significant and unpredictable operating expenses for hotels. This session is designed to help hospitality leaders better understand strategic energy procurement and how the right purchasing approach can reduce costs, improve budget predictability, and support sustainability initiatives.
Learn how to take greater control of electricity and natural gas expenses by aligning procurement decisions with your property’s actual energy usage patterns. We’ll explore strategies for evaluating supplier options, negotiating competitive rates and contract terms, and selecting procurement structures that balance budget certainty with opportunities for market-driven savings.
Discover the advantages of proactive contract planning, including how early engagement before contract expiration can help avoid costly last-minute pricing pressures. For hotel groups and management companies, we’ll discuss how leveraging the collective buying power of multiple properties can strengthen supplier negotiations and enhance overall savings. In addition, we’ll cover how energy procurement can contribute to sustainability goals through renewable energy solutions, lower-carbon energy options, and enhanced energy reporting capabilities.
Panelists:
- Endri Baduni – F&D Partners, Vice President of Growth
- Jennifer Eule – F&D Partners, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
- Ray Sabharwal – Director of Marketing, Green Key Global
About F&D Partners
F&D Partners is a leading energy consultant in many deregulated US states, Canada and Mexico. Their mission is to work closely with our clients to effectively reduce their energy costs and usage while helping their facilities reduce emissions and improve efficiency. F&D Partners has helped large commercial customers such as Property Management Companies, Hotels, Production Facilities, Data Centers, Hospitals, Higher Education, Real Estate Owners, etc save up to 40% of their energy supply cost.