Top 10 tips to lower energy consumption
1 Consider using LED lighintg in the hotel — this saves electricity and LED lights release less heat than normal lights.

2 Install a calibrated water control system for hotel bathrooms that control water pressure and flow.

3 Start a towel and linen re-use programme to help aid water and energy savings — this allows guests to participate in being green.

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4 Make sure windows are tightly shut to prevent air escaping, and close the curtains in unoccupied hotel rooms.

5 Switch off or turn down lights in areas which recieve natural sunlight during the day.

6 Ensure that all staff members report any problems which may cause energy wastage, immediately.

7 Install occupancy sensors for lighting in areas such as corridors and walkways, or meetings rooms which are not often used.

8 Install timer swtiches that are operated manually to control the equipment in the hotel’s wet areas such as jacuzzis and saunas.

9 Regularly check pipes for leaks and provide maintenance to the plumbing system.

10 Consider installing revolving doors as they allow less cold air to escape from the hotel.

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Major Energy Saving
Park Hyatt: The hotel has installed 1500 five-watt LED lights worth AED116,000 ($31, 589) and used them to replace the 50-watt halogen bulbs previously used. Park Hyatt estimates that it will see a return of investment in six and a half months.

This measure means that the hotel is currently saving 90% in electricity or AED18,000 ($4900) per month.

In addition, Park Hyatt has also installed aerators in the wash basins — which amounted to a total cost of AED19,180 ($5223) and an estimated water saving of 60% (without aerators the flow is 21.5 litres/minute and with aerators the flow is 5.5 litres/minute).