Cost & Savings
Enterprise-grade solar with zero upfront capital—financed entirely through rooms you weren't selling anyway.
How Underperforming Rooms Replace Capital Expenditure
The average U.S. hotel operates at approximately 65% occupancy (Source: Smith Travel Research, STR). This means that in a 100-room hotel, roughly 35 rooms remain unsold every night—these are your underperforming assets.
Traditional roof top solar installations with carport and battery storage systems require substantial upfront capital—often $1,000,000 to $2,500,000 for a commercial hotel system—along with ongoing maintenance costs, performance monitoring, and the risk of equipment failure. htpNRG eliminates all of this.
Instead of cash, htpNRG accepts payment in the form of Electronic Room Vouchers (EVouchers) drawn from your unsold inventory. Here's how it works:
- htpNRG pays for everything: Equipment procurement, installation, permits, engineering, and ongoing maintenance for 20 years
- You pay with empty rooms: We utilize approximately 7-10% of your total room inventory annually (capped at 7-10% maximum) (cap is based on size of the hotels room inventory)
- No competing distribution: Room credit EVouchers are distributed through unconventional networks that don't compete with your OTA channels, brand reservations, or direct bookings
- Only avoidable costs: According to industry studies only variable/avoidable costs (housekeeping, toiletries, utilities) are considered—not fixed overhead costs
The result? Your hotel receives a state-of-the-art solar installation worth up to several missions of dollars without spending a single dollar of capital or taking on any debt. The rooms you trade were generating zero revenue anyway—now they're financing your energy independence.
Traditional Solar Financing vs. htpNRG
| Factor | Traditional Solar (Purchase/Loan) | Traditional PPA/Lease | htpNRG Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Capital Required | $500K–$1.5M+ | $0 | $0 |
| Debt on Balance Sheet | Yes (loan principal) | No | No |
| Monthly Cash Outlay | Loan payment ($5K–$15K/month) | PPA rate (~$3K–$8K/month) | $0 cash—rooms only |
| Who Keeps Energy Savings | You (after loan payoff) | Split with provider | You keep 100% |
| Maintenance Responsibility | Your responsibility/cost | Provider handles (usually) | htpNRG handles—20 years |
| Performance Monitoring | Your cost | Included | Included |
| Asset Ownership After Term | You own outright | Buyout or renewal | Hotel retains installed system |
| Impact on Hotel Equity | Varies (offset by debt) | Minimal | +$300K–$400K increase |
| Credit/Financial Requirements | Strong credit, financials | Moderate requirements | Minimal—based on occupancy |
Bottom line: Traditional financing models either tie up massive amounts of capital or require sharing your energy savings. htpNRG lets you keep 100% of savings while using an asset (empty rooms) that was generating zero revenue.
Electricity Rate Comparison
With htpNRG Solar
3.8¢
per kWh
Without htpNRG (Grid Only)
12¢
per kWh (U.S. Average)
That's a 68% reduction in electricity costs for the portion of your energy covered by solar.
Source: EIA Report
Calculate Your Potential Savings
Every hotel is different. Find out exactly how much your property could save with a custom htpNRG solar analysis—at no cost and with no obligation.