Energy Conservation
Embracing energy efficiency and sustainable practices not only benefits the environment but also generates significant cost savings over time.
By integrating measures like energy-efficient lighting, water conservation systems, and waste reduction initiatives, hotels can reduce operational expenses while minimising their ecological footprint. Consequently, hotels that prioritise these practices gain a competitive edge in the industry, attracting environmentally conscious guests and enhancing their reputation for sustainability.
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Understanding the top energy consumers in hotels is crucial for implementing effective energy management in hospitality.
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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are among the largest energy consumers, often accounting for a significant portion of a hotel’s energy consumption. In a study on energy consumers in hotels,conducted with a sample of 184 selected hotels, it was found that HVAC systems accounted for half of the total energy consumption. By optimising HVAC systems with smart technology, hotels can significantly reduce energy use while maintaining guest comfort.
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Lighting is another major energy consumer. The hospitality sector consumes significant amounts of energy annually, totalling around 20,910 gigawatt-hours (GWh) – sufficient to power approximately 1.2 million homes. However, reports from the UK Government indicate that potential savings of 4,300 GWh per year could be realisedacross the hospitality industry by implementing energy efficiency measures and enhancing business practices.
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Water heating also contributes to high energy usage. Implementing energy-efficient water heating systems and encouraging water conservation practices among guests can further support sustainability efforts.
What Resort Energy Does
Situation Assessment
The first step is to conduct a feasibility assessment. This will help uncover potential benefits, challenges of tools available, with a unique site in mind. Financial, resiliency and sustainability opportunities will all vary from place to place.
It can be easy to overlook details at the beginning of the process, but missed details often result in increased costs and project delays.
Grant Eligibility
The next step (although it often happens in conjunction with the situation assessment) is to take a look at the myriad of incentives available. This involves laying out the basic types and sizes of technologies involved, their intended locations, the methods for interconnecting them with the local utility. The goal here is to help set the course for future detailed design considerations
Financial Planning
Before beginning the full design process, it is also crucial to conduct financial planning and develop a cost estimate for the project. These are critical to a system’s feasibility and can illuminate opportunities for third-party financing. It is important to lay out all budgeting guidelines, so as to accommodate such assistance and equipment purchasing.
Project Management
Being vendor agnostic allows our team to bid projects and access competitive market pricing. We then screen contractors, negotiate contracts and oversee your projects from concept to completion. We also offer ongoing reporting and asset management.
Full Design
Once these steps have been taken and the logistics of the system have been determined, it is time to carry out the full design, moving forward from 30% to complete blueprints and documentation, including a utility interconnection agreement.