Hospitality Operator Saves $250,000+ Annually Through Strategic Energy Procurement

The opportunity

A leading hospitality operator sought to expand supplier competition and improve energy procurement across its portfolio of locations.

The company had historically worked with a small regional energy broker, resulting in access to a limited pool of suppliers. Many of its existing energy agreements were concentrated among only a few providers, restricting competition and potentially limiting opportunities for more favorable pricing.

As the company’s portfolio evolved, it needed a more proactive procurement strategy that could increase supplier participation, improve contract flexibility, and ensure individual locations were consistently evaluated for competitive supply opportunities. Tradition Energy was engaged to strengthen the process and identify opportunities for meaningful cost savings.

Tradition discovered several locations that were not utilizing third-party energy supply, in part due to limited communication and ongoing account management from the previous broker. These sites represented an opportunity to evaluate additional competitive procurement options.

Existing agreements lacked favorable add/delete provisions, limiting the company’s ability to add new locations or remove closed sites during the contract term. Tradition identified the need for more flexible language that could better accommodate ongoing portfolio changes.

Using its proprietary TEPS pricing system, Tradition expanded the pool of suppliers competing for the company’s business. Greater competition provided access to more pricing options while creating stronger negotiating leverage across individual procurement events.

The Result:
$250,000+ in Annual Savings

$250,000+ Annual Savings

Across 12 competitive RFPs conducted in 2025, Tradition generated more than $250,000 in annual energy cost savings for the hospitality operator.

Broader Supplier Competition

Tradition expanded the company’s supplier pool through TEPS, increasing competition and providing access to a wider range of competitive pricing opportunities.

Greater Portfolio Flexibility

Tradition incorporated favorable contract language allowing new locations to be added to existing agreements, creating a more flexible procurement structure designed to accommodate the company’s evolving portfolio.

Client Testimonials

Our Tradition Energy advisor has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful – helping us not only purchase RECs, but also likely change our natural gas provider.

Sustainability Manager,
Entertainment Company

The Tradition relationship is incredibly important to us and I’m thrilled with where we are going! Your effort here with our Houston hotel group is another fine example of why Tradition is best in class!

Director, Operational Planning,
Hospitality Owner/Operator

Tradition Energy was unique in that they treated our energy procurement request as a process rather than just a one-time transaction. They took the time to educate us on the market conditions, helped formulate a strategy based on multiple procurement options, and then demonstrated the required patience to work the market until a favorable rate was obtained.

Director of Facilities,
Regional Gaming Operator

With facilities nationwide, it is important to be able to trust those with the expertise to advise us and facilitate cost reduction with such a volatile commodity.

Corporate Purchasing Manager,
National Hospitality Operator

Our Tradition Energy advisor has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful – helping us not only purchase RECs, but also likely change our natural gas provider.

Sustainability Manager,
Entertainment Company

The Tradition relationship is incredibly important to us and I’m thrilled with where we are going! Your effort here with our Houston hotel group is another fine example of why Tradition is best in class!

Director, Operational Planning,
Hospitality Owner/Operator

Tradition Energy was unique in that they treated our energy procurement request as a process rather than just a one-time transaction. They took the time to educate us on the market conditions, helped formulate a strategy based on multiple procurement options, and then demonstrated the required patience to work the market until a favorable rate was obtained.

Director of Facilities,
Regional Gaming Operator

With facilities nationwide, it is important to be able to trust those with the expertise to advise us and facilitate cost reduction with such a volatile commodity.

Corporate Purchasing Manager,
National Hospitality Operator

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Hospitality Operator Saves $250,000+ Annually Through Strategic Energy Procurement

The opportunity

A leading hospitality operator sought to expand supplier competition and improve energy procurement across its portfolio of locations.

Analysis

The Result:
$250,000+ in Annual Savings

$250,000+ Annual Savings

Broader Supplier Competition

Greater Portfolio Flexibility

Client Testimonials

The Scale and Experience Behind Every Recommendation

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