2026 ERCOT Market Update: Rates expected to spike this summer

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Hotel Challenges

The Hidden Cost of Keeping the Lights On in Texas Hotels

Summer Cooling Spikes

In Texas's extreme heat, hotel bills often jump 40-60% during summer as central HVAC systems, guest-room AC units, pools, spas, and common areas strain to maintain guest comfort. Many older properties or high-occupancy hotels lack efficient insulation or modern equipment, leading to wasteful energy use even during off-peak occupancy.

Peak Demand Charges

Unlike steady office usage, hotels face high demand fees from simultaneous loads: elevators, kitchen equipment, laundry, event spaces, pool pumps, and thousands of guest-room AC units running at once. These charges can account for 30-50% of the bill, punishing instantaneous peaks — eroding margins and cash flow unnecessarily.

Tight Operating Budgets

High utility costs divert funds from critical hospitality priorities like guest experience upgrades, staff training, marketing campaigns, franchise fees, renovations, and occupancy-boosting incentives. In ERCOT's volatile market, unpredictable bills make budgeting for peak seasons and guest satisfaction even harder.

Opportunity Cost to Guest Experience & Profitability

Every dollar overpaid on electricity means less for reinvestment in guest amenities, property improvements, staff retention, or competitive pricing. Many Texas hotel owners unknowingly overpay 20-40% due to outdated contracts, missing out on deregulated market savings that could enhance guest reviews, increase RevPAR, and improve overall profitability.

These challenges aren't just line items—they threaten guest satisfaction, occupancy rates, and long-term viability. Our reverse auction empowers hotel owners and operators to reclaim control and redirect savings where it counts most.
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Share Your Usage

Send us a single electric bill or just your ZIP + average kWh. Takes 60 seconds.

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Watch Providers Compete

25+ suppliers bid live in our transparent reverse auction. You see every offer.

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Choose & Switch Free

Pick the best rate. We handle all paperwork. Zero cost to you.

Stats That Speak For Themselves

Why Texas Hotels Choose Us in 2026

15-30%
Average Annual Savings

Real Texas hotels are locking in rates 15-30% below retail, redirecting thousands to guest amenities and margin improvement.

8.6¢
Texas Commercial Avg Rate

vs. national average of 14.1¢/kWh (35% lower thanks to ERCOT competition) — even better for high-usage hospitality properties.

24 hrs
Average Time to Results

Most hotels receive competing offers and switch within one business day, minimizing disruption to guests.

Real Texas Hotels Saving Real Money

"We added a new pool and fitness center that increased our load. We were able to secure a commercial rate that saved us significantly on common-area and guest-room cooling."
Jennifer A.
General Manager, Frisco Hotel Group
$1,500 saved last year
"Best decision we made in 2025. Saved 16% on our Houston property. The team made switching seamless, allowing us to fund guest-room upgrades and boost reviews."
Carlos R.
Owner, Texas Hospitality Holdings
$3,200 saved annually
"Our boutique hotel dropped from 9.6¢ to 7.4¢/kWh. This is a game-changer for controlling OpEx and improving RevPAR across our portfolio."
Amanda L.
Owner, DFW Boutique Hotel
$18,250 saved over 48 months
Case-Studies

In-Depth Case Studies

Full-Service Hotel (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)

Through a competitive energy auction, 10 providers vied for the hotel's business, ultimately securing a new fixed rate of 7.4 cents/kWh —a drop from 9.6 cents/kWh —resulting in a 22.9% reduction in electricity costs. For their annual usage of approximately 1,400,000 kWh, this delivers roughly $28,000 in yearly savings, while the 48-month rate lock ensures budget stability and protection against future market spikes. These meaningful savings are now being reinvested directly into guest-room renovations, staff incentives, and marketing to drive higher occupancy.

Boutique Hotel (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)

When a hotel owner needed to optimize common-area, pool, and guest-room loads across a 150-room property, we handled the paperwork to consolidate meters and secured a commercial electricity rate —nearly 28% lower than their previous blended rate in Texas's deregulated market. This delivered tens of thousands in annual savings on utility costs, allowing the owner to redirect funds toward enhanced guest experiences, online reputation management, and increased RevPAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle the full provider transition, or do we coordinate with our current supplier?

We handle everything—coordinating with your current provider, submitting switching paperwork, and confirming with your utility. Your hotel never experiences a power interruption. The transition happens at a meter-read boundary, typically overnight, with no impact on guests, HVAC, elevators, or hotel systems. Most properties are on a new rate within 10–15 business days of choosing an offer.

Are there green energy options for eco-conscious hotel brands?

Yes. Renewable electricity is increasingly a competitive differentiator for hotels targeting ESG-conscious travelers and corporate group bookings. We include 100% renewable-backed options in every hotel reverse auction with transparent cost comparisons versus conventional rates. Many Texas hospitality properties are moving to renewable supply as part of their sustainability reporting—without paying unnecessary premiums.

Can you work with multi-property hotel chains or hospitality management companies?

Yes. We work with independent hotels, branded properties, and multi-location management companies. For portfolio clients, we aggregate total load across all properties to negotiate volume pricing that any individual property couldn’t achieve alone. We also manage staggered contract renewals so your team isn’t scrambling at every expiration date. One broker relationship covers your entire portfolio.

What’s the typical electricity savings for a Texas hotel or hospitality property?

Texas hotels we’ve helped typically save $12,000–$55,000 per year depending on property size and current contract terms. A 150-room full-service hotel paying $20,000–$30,000/month in electricity could realistically reduce costs by $2,000–$7,500/month. Resort properties and conference centers with high HVAC, pool, and kitchen loads see the biggest opportunities. We provide a free, personalized savings estimate based on your actual bills.

How do you account for seasonal occupancy fluctuations in a hotel’s electricity usage?

Hotel electricity is inherently seasonal—summer AC loads, holiday peaks, and shoulder-season lulls all affect your optimal rate structure. We analyze 12–24 months of utility bills before any recommendation. For seasonal properties, fixed-rate contracts hedge summer ERCOT volatility while protecting your off-season budget. For year-round resort properties, we model fixed and indexed options to find the best total-cost scenario for your actual occupancy pattern.

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