Cost & Savings Breakdown
Enterprise-grade solar with zero upfront capital—financed entirely through rooms you weren't selling anyway.
Upfront Cost
$0
Typical Savings
70-75%
"We model every kilowatt and every dollar. You trade vacancy for value."
How Underperforming Rooms Replace Capital Expenditure
Projected 20-Year Savings
$1.2M - $2.5M+
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.
htpNRG provides a program-based approach that does not require upfront capital investment.
Participating hotels allocate a defined portion of underutilized room inventory annually as part of the program.
- No upfront capital investment
- No traditional debt financing
- System monitoring and maintenance included
- Potential reduction in energy-related operating costs
Actual results will vary based on property characteristics and system design.
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, when available |
| 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 after 20 years |
| 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.
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.