Energy Upgrade Journey – Pembroke Hotel

Company name:

Pembroke Hotel

Project actions:

Air handling systems, induction hobs, smart controls, heat pumps, and insulation improvements.

Finance source:

Internal

Additional funding:

SEAI CEG Programme (2019, 2022, 2024)

% funding:

30%

Grant amount:

€157,326

Total project cost:

€524,422

25-year savings:

€902,250

Simple payback time:

10 years

The Pembroke Hotel is a contemporary 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Kilkenny City. Since opening in 2004, the hotel has earned a reputation for excellence in hospitality and guest experience. Committed to environmental stewardship, the hotel is actively working toward becoming carbon neutral.

As energy costs and environmental concerns continued to rise, Pembroke Hotel faced the challenge of maintaining high levels of guest comfort while reducing its carbon footprint and operational expenses. With ageing equipment and inefficient systems, the hotel needed a comprehensive energy upgrade strategy that aligned with its sustainability goals.

Partnering with South East Energy Agency, Pembroke Hotel engaged in a phased energy retrofit plan funded through SEAI Community Energy Grants (CEGs). Each phase focused on replacing outdated infrastructure, integrating smart energy management systems, and transitioning to renewable energy solutions. Key upgrades included air handling systems, induction hobs, smart controls, heat pumps, and insulation improvements.

These upgrades have significantly enhanced the hotel’s operational efficiency, reduced its environmental impact, and elevated the overall guest experience—cementing Pembroke Hotel’s leadership in sustainable hospitality.