Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas

Located in St. Thomas, this Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas property operates in one of the most challenging energy markets in the United States, where electricity costs from Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) routinely range between $0.45 and $0.50 per kWh. These elevated tariffs significantly impact operating costs for hospitality operators and create ongoing pressure on margins.

E-Finity was engaged to design and deploy a behind-the-meter power generation solution that would allow the hotel to achieve energy cost certainty while reducing its reliance on the local grid. The result was a 600 kW microturbine-based system powered by propane, selected as the most reliable and resilient fuel supply available on the island, with an established logistics chain that ensures consistent delivery and storage under local conditions.

The system is designed to supply the hotel’s full electricity demand, effectively displacing high-cost grid power with a more stable and economically attractive alternative. By generating power on-site, the property is able to reduce its effective energy cost into the mid-$0.20/kWh range—delivering a substantial reduction in operating expenses while improving energy independence.

In addition to the economic benefits, the solution enhances operational resilience by reducing exposure to grid instability, a known challenge in island environments. The deployment demonstrates E-Finity’s ability to tailor distributed generation solutions to high-cost, infrastructure-constrained markets, enabling hospitality clients to materially improve their bottom line through reliable and cost-effective on-site power.