Saving the Environment & the Bottom Line Research Paper

Introduction

The questions of sustainable development and environmentally safe operations are currently emerging in all industries. In hospitality, environmentally friendly policies and sustainable processes are at the forefront of industry development during the recent decade.

  1. Recommendations for more efficient use of water

1.1. Reduction in gallons used per occupied room

The reduction of the water consumption per occupied room is achieved through the introduction of the new equipment in shower and running water system. For example, the automation of the water supply system, the regulation of the water flow, the dispersion of water and water aeration system can help to reduce the consumption per occupied water by 20%-25% compared to the conventional system of the water supply and consumption.

1.2. Structural and program-wise approaches to reduce the use of water

The reduction of the water usage in occupied rooms should involve the structural and program-wise approach. This approach involves the focus on the implementation of technological advancements that help to reduce the water consumption.  The introduction of the automated system of the water supply and use can help to regulate the consumption of water in each occupied room, while customers will not suffer from the shortage of the water supply due to efficient automated system.  For example, the water aeration can reduce the consumption of water, while the water flow will remain as high as it used to be before the water aeration. Switching the water on and off automatically in response to the customer movement can help to reduce the consumption of water since the water will stop running as soon as customers steps aside and does not need water any more. The introduction of other innovations can help to save the water consumption even more and such structural and program-wise approach turns out to be highly efficient.

1.3. Calculation of proposed savings

The proposed savings will help to reduce the consumption of water by 20-25%, while in the future, hotels will be able to save water even more, increasing water saving up to 30-35% compared to the current water consumption in occupied rooms. However, hotels should ensure the regular maintenance of the water equipment and repair it, if necessary. In such a way, hotels will maximize the efficiency of the water consumption. The consumption of 10 gallons per person per occupied room with the reduction of the water consumption by 20-25% will lead to the average water consumption of 7-8 gallons per person per day. With the 80% occupancy of the hotel of 375 rooms will lead to the consumption of 2250 gallons per day (375*80%*7,5 (average of 7 and 8 gallons)= 2250 gallons)

  1. Recommendations for more efficient use of electricity

(lighting, vertical transport (elevators), pumps, refrigeration)

2.1. Optimization of lighting

The optimization of lighting is also important for the reduction of the energy consumption. In this regard, the optimization of lighting can be achieved through the automation of the lighting of occupied rooms, when the lighting switches on, when there is a movement in the room and switches off, when a person goes out of the room. In addition, rooms should have large windows to ensure the good lighting of rooms with the daylight.

2.2. Optimization of elevator use

The optimization of the elevator use should involve the introduction of new technologies that allow using the kinetic power to generate electricity for elevators. For example, when elevator descends it can naturally generate the kinetic power, which can be transformed into electricity that can be used for ascending the elevator. In addition, it is possible to start using the elevator from the second or even third floor.

2.3. Optimization of pumps

The optimization of pumps may involve the use of the water recycling and use of heat generated in the course of pumping to reduce the consumption of electricity by pumps. In addition, the company can use alternative sources of energy of land through the introduction of geothermal or ground-source heat pumps. In such a way, the optimization will involve not only pumps but also the heating and cooling system of the hotel.

2.4. Optimization of refrigeration

The optimization of refrigeration may be achieved through the balanced redistribution of refrigeration throughout the refrigerating space. The refrigeration will save the energy consumption due to the introduction of technological innovations to save energy consumption by the refrigeration system.

2.5. Calculation of proposed savings

The proposed changes will lead to the reduction of energy consumption about 30%. As the hotel consumes about 290 kWh/m2/year, the reduction of the energy consumption will lead to the consumption of 203 kWh/m2/year (290-30%= 203). If the size of the hotel is 16875 m2 (375 rooms * 45m2/per room= 16875). Then the total energy consumption will be 3425625 kWh/m2/year. As the price of energy if $0.1424 per kWh, then the total electricity costs will be $487,809 per year (3425625*0.1424=487809).

  1. Recommendations for improved HVAC efficiency

3.1. Efficiency of heating and cooling

The higher efficiency of cooling and heating may be achieved through the use of ground-source heat pumps which may cool and heat rooms, respectively to current needs. For example, during summer they will cool the interior, while in winter they will heat the interior.

3.2. Methods of controlling HVAC expenses

The automation of controlling HVAC will include the introduction of the automated system that maintains the set temperature that varies from 20 to 24 degrees, for example.

3.3. Increasing efficiency of equipment

The introduction of ground-source heat pumps can help to save costs and achieve the high efficiency of the equipment with no need of external heating supply.

3.4. Minimizing heat transfer

Therefore, the ground-source heat pumps will minimize heat transfer as much as possible because no external supply of heating will be needed at all.

3.5. Reducing solid waste

The reduction of solid waste will be achieved through the use of modern technologies and natural resources of heating and cooling of the interior of the hotel.

Conclusion

Thus, proposed changes can bring positive changes in the cost-efficiency of the hotel. The reduction of the energy consumption, water consumption and introduction of a new, more efficient system of heating and cooling will help to save costs and maximize the effectiveness of the use of water and energy by the hotel.

 

 

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Sloan, Philip, Willy Legrand and Joseph S. Chen. Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: Principles of Sustainable Operations. Routledge, 2013.

Alonso, Abel D. and Alfred Ogle. “Tourism and Hospitality Small and Medium Enterprises and Environmental Sustainability”. Management Research Review 33.8 (2010): 818-826. Print.

Bohdanowicz, Paulina and Ivo Martinac. “Determinants and benchmarking of resource consumption in hotels”. Energy and Buildings 39.1 (2007): 82-95. Print.

Marriott, Carol. “Optimal Air, Energy Recovery, Geothermal: 3 Simple Approaches To Energy Efficiency”. ASHRAE Journal 48.7 (2006): 44-50. Print.

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