Smart energy management for holiday homes: insight, comfort and cost savings
The popularity of holiday homes has surged in recent years. This makes it more important than ever to keep a close eye on the energy usage of your property. From small cottages to luxury second homes, more and more people are enjoying their own place in nature. But with this growth comes a new challenge: energy management. How do you ensure your holiday home remains sustainable, affordable and comfortable, even when you are not there?
With smart energy management, you benefit from:
- Remote insight: real time visibility into energy consumption anytime and anywhere
- Lower costs: prevent unnecessary usage and save money consistently
- More comfort and sustainability: align energy use with occupancy and the seasons
Why energy management is essential for holiday homes
Holiday homes are often not permanently occupied, which can make energy consumption unpredictable and inefficient. Think of heating systems running unnecessarily, lights left on or boilers constantly operating. This leads to higher energy bills, unnecessary waste and a larger ecological footprint.
With proper energy management, you can:
- Reduce standby consumption such as boilers and idle appliances
- Gain insight into what is happening remotely
- Decide when systems should be active or inactive
- Optimize both comfort and costs
Automating energy management with an EMS
The smartest solution for modern energy management in your holiday property is an Energy Management System (EMS). An EMS gives you real time insight into the energy consumption of your holiday home.
Aurum’s EnergyGrip is specifically designed to manage multiple locations, including holiday parks and second homes. You can view energy consumption per property and receive automatic alerts in case of irregularities or excessive usage. This makes the system ideal for both private homeowners and managers of multiple units.
Practical applications in a holiday home
An EMS can help you with:
- Detecting excessive consumption from old refrigerators or faulty equipment
- Central management if you own or rent out multiple homes through providers like Roompot or Landal GreenParks
- Monitoring solar energy production and optimizing self consumption if solar panels are installed
Cost savings and sustainability
With rising energy prices and stricter sustainability standards, efficient energy management is becoming increasingly important. Municipalities and provinces are also more frequently imposing energy performance requirements for holiday parks or new recreational buildings.
By investing in an EMS like EnergyGrip, you can:
- Lower energy costs consistently
- More easily comply with new regulations such as the EPBD directive
- Contribute directly to the energy transition
This allows you to manage your holiday home in a sustainable way without compromising comfort.
Who is this relevant for?
- Private owners of holiday homes who want insight and control remotely
- Rental property owners looking to optimize energy use during peak periods
- Homeowners associations or park managers seeking scalable energy solutions across multiple properties
Smart energy management starts with insight
A holiday home is meant to be enjoyed, not to become a source of stress due to excessive energy costs or waste. With a smart energy management system like Aurum’s EnergyGrip, you gain control over your energy usage, increase your return on investment and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Curious about how to manage your holiday home more efficiently?
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Frequently asked questions about energy management in holiday homes
Why is energy management important in a holiday home?
Because holiday homes are often temporarily occupied, energy is easily wasted. Smart energy management prevents unnecessary usage, reduces costs and increases comfort, even when you are not present.
What exactly does an Energy Management System do?
An EMS like EnergyGrip provides real time insight into gas and electricity use, detects anomalies and allows remote control of installations. It is ideal for both individual homeowners and managers of multiple recreational properties.
Is energy monitoring also useful if I rent out my home through Roompot or Landal?
Absolutely. With an EMS such as EnergyGrip, you can monitor usage per property, receive alerts in case of overconsumption and maintain control over tenant behavior, without needing to be on site or rely on park management.