Findings of the Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) Project study reveal that the best hotel and hotel apartment performers consume 58% less energy and 65% less water per unit area than the worst performers in the category. The best performers in hotel industry are 58% more energy efficient.
The findings also pointed out that older hotels are likely to consume more energy and water per unit area, further highlighting the importance of retrofits. Higher star-rated hotel properties are also likely to consume slightly more energy and water per unit area with hotels and hotel apartments consuming 12% less energy and 36% less water, on average, per area than resorts.
A total of 85 hotels submitted energy and water data, along with general building characteristics. The findings revealed that the best hotel performers consume 65% less water per area than worst performers, and the best resorts performers consume 78% less water per area than worst performers.
The findings also showed that a medium size hotel in Dubai consumes 252 kWh/m2/year of energy and 1,486 litres/m2/year of water. In terms of energy use, a medium size resort in Dubai consumes 334 kWh/m2/year of energy and 1,676 litres/m2/year of water.
Older hotels and higher star-rated properties are both likely to consume more energy and water per unit area, the study showed.
The study pointed out that other hotels “need to pace up their sustainability commitment to ensure they are aligned with the sustainable development vision of the nation.”
The study, which was prepared by Emirates Green Building Council (Emirates GBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, also provided insights on energy and water use efficiency by schools, and malls in Dubai.
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