Daniel O Connell Group Environmental Manager

1. Daniel O Connell Group Environmental Manager

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Potential Problems • UK only • No Central Reporting Structure • Benchmarking • Monthly Information from Sites • Response to Advice

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Implementing Energy Management • Commitment From the Top • A Clear Statement of Objective • Measureable Results • Involvement of all Employees • Integrated to Current Work Practices

11. 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

12. 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

13. The Team

14. 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)

15. 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.

16. Zones

17. 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

18. 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

19. Current Position • Monthly Statistics Submitted • Benchmarking Reports • League Table • Audit of Properties: • Energy Team • Energy Meetings • Signage,visibility • Progress over last year

20. Results • 90% of Properties achieved Reductions • 50% in excess of 10% • Best in League was 34% • Overall Reduction 12%

21. Success ? • Employee Awareness • Improved Management Expertise • Energy Information Very Accessible • Availability of Support • Measuring Success • Comparing Progress beside other - similar properties