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Daniel O Connell Group Environmental Manager. 10% Energy Reduction Programme Why ?. Commenced in UK Properties 2004 Cost Of New Contracts +40% avg. Increase was not temporary Linked to Reduced Production of North Sea Oil Stocks 2004……….10% Reduction 2005……….13%
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Daniel O Connell Group Environmental Manager
10% Energy Reduction Programme Why ? • Commenced in UK Properties 2004 • Cost Of New Contracts +40% avg. • Increase was not temporary • Linked to Reduced Production of North Sea Oil Stocks • 2004……….10% Reduction 2005……….13% • Making UK now a net Importer of Oil
Where to Begin • Hospitable Climates Programme (Carbon Trust) • Submit Energy Information • Categorise and Benchmark the Property • Conduct Energy Audits • Recommend and Advise on Reduction • Signed up to the Programme • Energy Audits Conducted
Recommendations of the Energy Audits • Adopt a Formal Energy Policy • Review all lighting Systems • Create a Monitoring & Targeting System • Create an Energy Awareness Team • Embark on an Energy Awareness Campaign
Potential Problems • UK only • No Central Reporting Structure • Benchmarking • Monthly Information from Sites • Response to Advice
Ireland Properties • No Program Similar to UK • Carbon Taxes Impending • CHP already in place • Voluntary Best Practice Scheme • Negotiated Agreement through Hotel Federation • Carbon Tax Rebate • Sustainable Energy Ireland • Identifying the needs of the Hospitality Industry
S.E.I in the Hospitality Industry • Managing Energy: A Strategic Guide for Hoteliers • Case Studies: 1 Behavioural Change • 2 Outsourcing • 3 Combined Heat and Power • Grant Schemes Covering Bio Fuel and CHP • Workshops and Seminars in Energy Management
1 Procurement 2 Conducted The Action Energy Audits 3 Monitoring and Measuring of the Energy Consumption 4 Historical Information 12 Months bills 12 Months Occupancyfigures 5 Ongoing Information Monthly Meter Readings Occupancy 6 Produces Report KWH per room Available Gas ,Elec, Water Variation on last year Lowest to Highest League table Alternative
Implementing Energy Management • Commitment From the Top • A Clear Statement of Objective • Measureable Results • Involvement of all Employees • Integrated to Current Work Practices
Integrating into Current Practice(HACCP) • Energy Policy • 1Assemble a Team • 2 Identify the Hazards • 3 Identify “Critical Control Points” • 4 Implement Controls • 5 Monitor , Document and Review • 6 Take corrective Action where necessary
1 Assemble an Energy Team • Ideally 4 People • Team members selected for specific function • Training Workshop for Energy Teams • Energy awareness posters and signage • Energy awareness induction sessions
Insulation Inefficient Boilers Space Heating 20’C Kitchen Cooking Equipment Dishwasher Bedroom Lighting TVs on Standby Office equipment Office Lighting External Lighting Water Temperature 60’C Refrigeration 2 Identify Main Energy Users ( Hazards)
3 Identify Control Points • Select locations/ Zones around the premises where controls will be implemented. These locations will tie in with the Energy Audit Checklist.
Save Energy • Zone 7………. Accounts Office • Photocopier should not be turned on until required and turned off when not in use • If the office is too warm due to heating please report to maintenance. Do not use opening of windows to reduce overheating • Switch on lighting only when natural light is insufficient and only what is required • Switch off all lights when closing the office • Switch off equipment and / or lights , where practicable during lunch and breaks • …………………………Remember to Switch off
5 Monitor , Document and Review • Carry out Internal Audits • Use Checklists to Monitor adherence to CPs • Plan for corrective action if CPs are exceeded • Review employee Suggestions • Review System Periodically
Current Position • Monthly Statistics Submitted • Benchmarking Reports • League Table • Audit of Properties: • Energy Team • Energy Meetings • Signage,visibility • Progress over last year
Results • 90% of Properties achieved Reductions • 50% in excess of 10% • Best in League was 34% • Overall Reduction 12%
Success ? • Employee Awareness • Improved Management Expertise • Energy Information Very Accessible • Availability of Support • Measuring Success • Comparing Progress beside other - similar properties