Energy Conservation
ENERGY CONSERVATION Necessity of energy conservation in hotels: * It Reduces the Hotel’s Operating Cost : Energy consumption contributes significantly to a hotel’s operating cost. In general, energy cost account for 4%-8% of total operating costs. This results in expensive hotel rates that can lower a hotel’s competitive edge in the tourism market. * Energy efficiency can reduce a hotel’s energy cost by 10%-40% depending on the measures taken. This in turn lowers the hotel’s operating cost, resulting in a higher profit margin and increased competitive ability of the business. * It Reduces Climate Change Risks Energy generation is the largest source of human-induced GHG (Green House Gas) emissions. GHG emissions cause global climate change, which in turn affects human habitation and livelihood in many ways. * It Promotes Green Tourism According to the World Tourism Organization, eco...