Technology has proven a key tool in improving energy efficiency, and our Barcelona short-term rental management company has a new goal: to finish the year with fifty 100% smart apartments under our care. What does this transformation mean? We’re optimizing our properties with smart devices for automating tasks, monitoring supply consumption, and preventing possible damages. The result will be significant cost reductions for owners and improvements in tenant experience.
Sustainability and cost reduction
According to the study “The Smart Thermostat: Using Occupancy Sensors to Save Energy in Homes,” climate control sensors can reduce electricity bills by up to 28%. And the report “A Low Cost, Highly Scalable Wireless Sensor Network Solution to Achieve Smart LED Light Control for Green Buildings” demonstrates that lighting controls based on LEDs and motion sensors can reduce energy costs by up to 55% over a six-month period, and by up to 69% in the spring.
This data confirms that savings and sustainability go hand in hand: the lower the energy consumption, the lower the CO2 emissions and the friendlier the bills. As we touched on in other articles, Lodging Management works with a company specialized in home automation, Controlá, to help owners improve their homes by installing electronic devices. From the comfort of their online platform, you can automate key energy operations in your apartment, including:
- Climate control: automatically turn off heating and cooling when the property is empty
- Lights: only turn them on when someone is in the apartment
- Water heater: activated and regulated only when there are tenants occupying the property
- Locks: intelligent access codes for greater security
- Alarms: Remote-control activated for safety and monitoring
In addition to these control systems, home automation makes it possible to detect issues that could impact bills in the future or, if not dealt with, could pose a risk to your property. Examples are alarms that alert you when there is excessive energy consumption, when windows have been left open, or when there is smoke or leaks in pipes or appliances like the washing machine or refrigerator.
Consultation and installation of smart systems
Before installing any system, our Barcelona short-term rental management company analyzes the energy consumption of the property and proposes solutions to common energy problems like poor window insulation, outdated and energy-inefficient appliances, and leaks that could be generating significant water losses. Once the home has been analyzed, we introduce customized smart devices that help with even greater savings.
Tenants, increasingly concerned with environmental issues, prefer to stay in energy-efficient housing, and owners can improve average expenditure on utilities and increase the security of their apartment when empty. If you are looking for solutions to maximize your property’s economic and energy efficiency, consult with our Barcelona short-term rental management company so we can help you create a more sustainable and profitable business.