Part 6: Energy MNGT

Question 1

Importance in Energy MNGT

Answer 1

A raising energy consumption: (More electricity appliances in rooms, kitchen, guest areas)
A raising energy costs per kWh:
Increased demand for energy management:

Question 2

Energy MNGT plan (5-step-process)

Answer 2

1. MNGT/Planning: assign a team
2. Energy Assess: audit on consumption
3. Benchmarking: compare to others
4. Measure (ID and implement costs) - replace old appliances
5. Evaluate and monitor

Question 3

Main areas of electricity consumption (cooling, lightning, kitchen)

Answer 3

Kitchen & Food Equip = 11%
Hot water = 13%
Laundry = 5%
Other = 6%
Lighting = 14%
Heating, Ventilating, AC (HVAC) = 51%

Question 4

Important areas of focus in Energy use

Answer 4

Rooms, Public, Service

HVAC
Lighting
Energy alternatives

Question 5

Obstacles for energy save measures

Answer 5

• Lack of awareness of decision makers of life-time costing or best practices for energy efficiency
• In some markets, it is difficult to install energy efficiency measures that require specialized equipment or technical know-how that is not easily available everywhere
• Perception by hotels that a high energy use is necessary to ensure the comfort of guests
• Confusion through misuse of slogans such as “energy efficient buildings” or “low energy buildings”

Question 6

5 Benefits in Energy MNGT

Answer 6

Financial saving
Reduced emission
Conserves resources
Reduced maintenance
Improved comfort