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

Alternative 1 Procurement 2 Conducted The Action Energy Audits 3 Monitoring and Measuring of the Energy Consumption 4 Historical Information 12 Months bills 12 Months Occupancy figures 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

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

The Team

2 Identify Main Energy Users ( Hazards) 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

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.

Zones Z1 Kitchen Cooking Z2 Wash-up Z3 Stillroom Z4 Foyer Z5 Accounts Office Z6 Cash Office Z7 Reception Z8 Ladies Toilet Z9 Gents Toilet Z10 Canteen Z11 General Stores Z12 Meeting Rooms

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