Lights and HVAC are the two biggest users of energy in limited-service motels. Available studies suggest a 25 to 44 percent energy-savings potential per room for automation products and can be used in virtually any hotel or motel to some degree.

Occupancy sensors detect the presence or absence of people and turn lights on and off accordingly. Used properly, occupancy sensors can be a cost-effective tool for reducing the operating time and/or light output of lighting systems, cutting energy consumption and peak demand.