1. ENERGYENERGY
MANAGEMANTMANAGEMANT
DESINGED BY
Sunil Kumar
Research Scholar/ Food Production Faculty
Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management,
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY,
ROHTAK
Haryana- 124001 INDIA Ph. No. 09996000499
email: skihm86@yahoo.com , balhara86@gmail.com
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2. What is EnergyWhat is Energy
Management?Management?
 Energy conservation is the practice ofEnergy conservation is the practice of
decreasing the quantity of energy used.decreasing the quantity of energy used.
 It may be achieved through efficientIt may be achieved through efficient
energy use, in which case energy use isenergy use, in which case energy use is
decreased while achieving a similardecreased while achieving a similar
outcome, or by reduced consumption ofoutcome, or by reduced consumption of
energy services.energy services.

3. It may result in increaseIt may result in increase of:of:
 Financial CapitalFinancial Capital
 Environmental valueEnvironmental value
 National SecurityNational Security
 Personal Security andPersonal Security and
 Human ComfortHuman Comfort
 Individuals and organizations that are directIndividuals and organizations that are direct
consumersconsumers of energy may want to conserve energy inof energy may want to conserve energy in
order to reduceorder to reduce ENERGY COSTSENERGY COSTS and promoteand promote ECONOMICECONOMIC
SECURITYSECURITY. Industrial and commercial users may want. Industrial and commercial users may want
to increase efficiency and thus maximize profitto increase efficiency and thus maximize profit
Benefits of Energy ConservationBenefits of Energy Conservation

4. How it can beHow it can be
achieved?????achieved?????
Efficient Energy Use:Efficient Energy Use: By usingBy using
energy according to the requirementenergy according to the requirement
when not required put it off so thatwhen not required put it off so that
electricity cost can be decreased andelectricity cost can be decreased and
achieving a similar outcome, by reducedachieving a similar outcome, by reduced
consumption of energy services..consumption of energy services..

5. Natural Energy Sources:Natural Energy Sources:
implementing natural energy resourcesimplementing natural energy resources
to influence their home power supplyto influence their home power supply
The use of energy to provide heating andThe use of energy to provide heating and
decorative lighting is rapidly increasingdecorative lighting is rapidly increasing
popularity by utilizing sunlight energy costpopularity by utilizing sunlight energy cost
can be reduced.can be reduced.

6. Front Office DepartmentFront Office Department
House Keeping DepartmentHouse Keeping Department
Food ProductionFood Production
DepartmentDepartment
Food & BeverageFood & Beverage
DepartmentDepartment

7. DIFFERENTDIFFERENT
WAYS TOWAYS TO
CONSERVECONSERVE
ENERGYENERGY
ININ

9. FRONT OFFICEFRONT OFFICE
When occupancy in unfortunately notWhen occupancy in unfortunately not
high, front office should rent room byhigh, front office should rent room by
virtue of their location.virtue of their location.
In summer, rooms on the east or northIn summer, rooms on the east or north
sides of the building will be cooler.sides of the building will be cooler.
Corner rooms with two outsideCorner rooms with two outside
exposures will be warmer.exposures will be warmer.
Rooms close to heat source should alsoRooms close to heat source should also
be avoided if possible. This wouldbe avoided if possible. This would
certainly help reduce air conditioningcertainly help reduce air conditioning
load and result in saving of energy.load and result in saving of energy.

10. If any one of these is to be rented out,If any one of these is to be rented out,
air conditioning or ventilation can beair conditioning or ventilation can be
started ½ hour before the guest movesstarted ½ hour before the guest moves
in.in.
Front office should make sure that theFront office should make sure that the
rooms which are not to be rented outrooms which are not to be rented out
during lean period are not airduring lean period are not air
conditioned.conditioned.
Lower all lighting levels during late nightLower all lighting levels during late night
and day light hours. Turn off all lights inand day light hours. Turn off all lights in
offices when these are closed.offices when these are closed.

11. If possible, instruct Shopping arcadeIf possible, instruct Shopping arcade
shopkeepers to reduce the amount of shopshopkeepers to reduce the amount of shop
and display lighting in morning timings.and display lighting in morning timings.
Although, in most cases, shopkeepers do payAlthough, in most cases, shopkeepers do pay
for their electric consumption, the lighting loadfor their electric consumption, the lighting load
still affects hotels cooling systemsstill affects hotels cooling systems
Lobby, managers should ensure that LobbyLobby, managers should ensure that Lobby
Main Entrance doors are not unduly keptMain Entrance doors are not unduly kept
opened. A door opening will result in ingressopened. A door opening will result in ingress
of heat from outside and adversely effect airof heat from outside and adversely effect air
conditioning.conditioning.

12. Lobby Managers, in course of their duty, doLobby Managers, in course of their duty, do
take rounds of the property. They on theirtake rounds of the property. They on their
rounds, should ensure that no unnecessaryrounds, should ensure that no unnecessary
lights or water tape are left ON by carelesslights or water tape are left ON by careless
staff.staff.
During day light hours reduce electric lightingDuring day light hours reduce electric lighting
load in Lobby etc. to minimum to make fullload in Lobby etc. to minimum to make full
use of natural light.use of natural light.
During low occupancy period try to blockDuring low occupancy period try to block
complete floor. If this is not practicable,complete floor. If this is not practicable,
attempt should be made to block as far asattempt should be made to block as far as
possible total wings of individual floor.possible total wings of individual floor.

13. As soon as guest checks out, Front officeAs soon as guest checks out, Front office
should inform Housekeeping so that all lightsshould inform Housekeeping so that all lights
of the vacant room is switched off at theof the vacant room is switched off at the
earliest.earliest.
Report broken windowpanes to stop ingressReport broken windowpanes to stop ingress
of air.of air.
Inspect public toilets periodically and reportInspect public toilets periodically and report
leading W.C. and faucets top stop waterleading W.C. and faucets top stop water
unnecessary illumination.unnecessary illumination.

15. HOUSE KEEPINGHOUSE KEEPING
DEAPRTMENTDEAPRTMENT
The major space in a hotel is devoted toThe major space in a hotel is devoted to
guest rooms and corridors. Number andguest rooms and corridors. Number and
variety of ways to conserve energy invariety of ways to conserve energy in
these areas are startling. Although thethese areas are startling. Although the
energy conserved in one room or corridorenergy conserved in one room or corridor
does not seem significant, but whendoes not seem significant, but when
multiplied by 100 or so rooms, it doesmultiplied by 100 or so rooms, it does
become significant. Some of thebecome significant. Some of the
opportunities for Housekeepingopportunities for Housekeeping
Department where they can significantlyDepartment where they can significantly
contribute to energy saving listed below:-contribute to energy saving listed below:-

16.  Turn off guest room lights whenTurn off guest room lights when
rooms are not physically occupied.rooms are not physically occupied.
 Use minimum lighting when makingUse minimum lighting when making
up and cleaning rooms. Use naturalup and cleaning rooms. Use natural
light whenever possible.light whenever possible.
 Turn off corridor lights, or reduce itTurn off corridor lights, or reduce it
to 50% when natural light isto 50% when natural light is
available.available.
 Turn off lights in linen rooms,Turn off lights in linen rooms,
storage room and maids closetsstorage room and maids closets
when not in use.when not in use.

17.  Check your areas for light level.Check your areas for light level.
Reduce number of lights if possible.Reduce number of lights if possible.
Use lower wattage bulbs whereverUse lower wattage bulbs wherever
possible.possible.
 Have lamp shades cleaned at once.Have lamp shades cleaned at once.
Bulb gives more light with cleanBulb gives more light with clean
lampshadeslampshades
 Keep walls and ceiling walls cleanedKeep walls and ceiling walls cleaned
for better light reflection.for better light reflection.
 Switch off music & TV Sets whenSwitch off music & TV Sets when
rooms are not physically occupied.rooms are not physically occupied.

18.  Turn off HVAC system when rooms areTurn off HVAC system when rooms are
not physically occupied.not physically occupied.
 Report water leaks immediatelyReport water leaks immediately
 Keep windows closed and curtain on.Keep windows closed and curtain on.
The ingress of hot air in summer andThe ingress of hot air in summer and
cold air during winter contribute to verycold air during winter contribute to very
large waste or energy. For example 6’large waste or energy. For example 6’
wide window opened just one inch wouldwide window opened just one inch would
allow hot air necessitating 1.76 kwh toallow hot air necessitating 1.76 kwh to
cool. This in terms of monetary value, willcool. This in terms of monetary value, will
cost approx. Rs. 1150/- per hour.cost approx. Rs. 1150/- per hour.

19.  Keep room hot water temperature atKeep room hot water temperature at
lowest acceptable limit.lowest acceptable limit.
 Minimize use of lights during nightMinimize use of lights during night
cleaning by switching on only those lightscleaning by switching on only those lights
which are actually required to clean awhich are actually required to clean a
particular area.particular area.
 Bellhops may be advised to leave onlyBellhops may be advised to leave only
such lights on which are actually neededsuch lights on which are actually needed
by the guest while leaving the room.by the guest while leaving the room.

21. LightingLighting
A well designed lighting can change aA well designed lighting can change a
rather dismal ‘waiting-room’ feeling into arather dismal ‘waiting-room’ feeling into a
welcoming atmosphere at a very littlewelcoming atmosphere at a very little
cost.cost.
Light is endlessly varied with shadows,Light is endlessly varied with shadows,
bright spots and filtered rays. In hotelsbright spots and filtered rays. In hotels
variety indoor lights are used forvariety indoor lights are used for
efficiency, interest and to spotlightefficiency, interest and to spotlight
particular objects.particular objects.

22. Categories of LightingCategories of Lighting
To achieve the efficiency of variousTo achieve the efficiency of various
lights it is classified into categories:lights it is classified into categories:
General LightingGeneral Lighting
Task LightingTask Lighting
Decorative LightingDecorative Lighting

23. CategoriesCategories (contd.)………)(contd.)………)
General Lighting:General Lighting: is the main lightis the main light
that we used to see properly. It consumesthat we used to see properly. It consumes
more power it is very essential to put it offmore power it is very essential to put it off
when it is not required.when it is not required.

24. Task Lighting: is for working by, andTask Lighting: is for working by, and
should be directed on to work surfacesshould be directed on to work surfaces
or places where good light is needed foror places where good light is needed for
activities such as reading sewing etc.activities such as reading sewing etc.

25. CategoriesCategories (contd.)………)(contd.)………)
Decorative Lighting: is not purelyDecorative Lighting: is not purely
functional but is used as an ‘addedfunctional but is used as an ‘added
bonus’ to look attractive in its ownbonus’ to look attractive in its own
right and to high light objects,right and to high light objects,
pictures, plants or interestingpictures, plants or interesting
architectural features.architectural features.

26. Light Plan forLight Plan for
Conserving LightConserving Light
 Turn off or dim general lighting.Turn off or dim general lighting.
 Flexible lighting system.Flexible lighting system.
 Raise the level when necessaryRaise the level when necessary
and lower it to intimate level whenand lower it to intimate level when
required.required.

27. Computerized lighting controlsComputerized lighting controls
Switch lights automatically as soon asSwitch lights automatically as soon as
certain level of voice is heard.certain level of voice is heard.
Right positioning of light sockets forRight positioning of light sockets for
easy access and safetyeasy access and safety
Install light according to theInstall light according to the
requirement.requirement.

28. ENERGY CAN BE CONSERVEDENERGY CAN BE CONSERVED
IN THE FORM OFIN THE FORM OF
 LightLight
 WaterWater
 RefrigerationRefrigeration
 Air conditioningAir conditioning

29. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Turn off guest room lights when rooms areTurn off guest room lights when rooms are
not physically occupied.not physically occupied.
 Use minimum lighting when making up andUse minimum lighting when making up and
cleaning rooms.cleaning rooms.
 Use natural light whenever possible.Use natural light whenever possible.

30. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Turn off corridor lights, or reduce it to 50%Turn off corridor lights, or reduce it to 50%
when natural light is available.when natural light is available.
 Turn off lights in linen rooms, storage roomTurn off lights in linen rooms, storage room
and maids closets when not in use.and maids closets when not in use.
 Check your areas for light level. ReduceCheck your areas for light level. Reduce
number of lights if possible. Use lowernumber of lights if possible. Use lower
wattage bulbs wherever possible.wattage bulbs wherever possible.

31. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Have lamp shades cleaned at once. BulbHave lamp shades cleaned at once. Bulb
gives more light with clean lampshades.gives more light with clean lampshades.
 Keep walls and ceiling walls cleaned forKeep walls and ceiling walls cleaned for
better light reflection.better light reflection.
 Switch off music & TV Sets when rooms areSwitch off music & TV Sets when rooms are
not physically occupied.not physically occupied.

32. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Turn off HVAC system when rooms are notTurn off HVAC system when rooms are not
physically occupied.physically occupied.
 Report water leaks immediately .Report water leaks immediately .
 Keep room hot water temperature at lowestKeep room hot water temperature at lowest
acceptable limit.acceptable limit.

33. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Keep windows closed and curtain on.Keep windows closed and curtain on.
 The ingress of hot air in summer and coldThe ingress of hot air in summer and cold
air during winter contribute to very largeair during winter contribute to very large
waste or energy.waste or energy.
 For example 6’ wide window opened justFor example 6’ wide window opened just
one inch would allow hot air necessitatingone inch would allow hot air necessitating
1.76 kwh to cool. This in terms of monetary1.76 kwh to cool. This in terms of monetary
value, will cost approx. Rs. 1150/- per hour.value, will cost approx. Rs. 1150/- per hour.

34. GUEST ROOMSGUEST ROOMS
 Minimize use of lights during night cleaningMinimize use of lights during night cleaning
by switching on only those lights which areby switching on only those lights which are
actually required to clean a particular area.actually required to clean a particular area.
 Bellhops may be advised to leave only suchBellhops may be advised to leave only such
lights on which are actually needed by thelights on which are actually needed by the
guest while leaving the room.guest while leaving the room.

35. GUEST BATHROOMSGUEST BATHROOMS
 Make sure your flushes work efficiently toMake sure your flushes work efficiently to
keep from having to use the flush twicekeep from having to use the flush twice
due to faulty parts.due to faulty parts.
 This helps conserve water energy in theThis helps conserve water energy in the
bathroom with every flush.bathroom with every flush.

36.  Test the works in your toilet to make sureTest the works in your toilet to make sure
that your 1.6 gpf toilet actually only usesthat your 1.6 gpf toilet actually only uses
1.6 gpf (gallons per flush).1.6 gpf (gallons per flush).
 Use of shower cubicles require lessUse of shower cubicles require less
water instead of bathtubs.water instead of bathtubs.
GUEST BATHROOMSGUEST BATHROOMS

37. GUEST BATHROOMSGUEST BATHROOMS
 Use of low flow showerheads.Use of low flow showerheads.
 They may not produce as much water pressure,They may not produce as much water pressure,
but they conserve water energy by the gallonsbut they conserve water energy by the gallons
per minutes.per minutes.
 Tightening up on all the drips and drops inTightening up on all the drips and drops in
hotel bathroomshotel bathrooms

38. GUESTGUEST
BATHROOMSBATHROOMS
 Conserve energy in bathroom by usingConserve energy in bathroom by using
recycled toilet paper, petrochemical-recycled toilet paper, petrochemical-
free personal care products, organicfree personal care products, organic
towels, environmentally friendlytowels, environmentally friendly
cleaning products and CFL vanitycleaning products and CFL vanity
bulbs.bulbs.

39. PUBLIC AREASPUBLIC AREAS
Use of compact fluorescent light bulbsUse of compact fluorescent light bulbs
(CFL).(CFL).
Use of energy saver card slots.Use of energy saver card slots.
Use of lighting sensors.Use of lighting sensors.

40. PUBLIC AREASPUBLIC AREAS
 Replace exit signs with Light EmittingReplace exit signs with Light Emitting
Diode (LED) exit signs.Diode (LED) exit signs.
 Use of dimmers in the night.Use of dimmers in the night.

41. PUBLIC AREASPUBLIC AREAS
 Use of grey water system that covers rainwaterUse of grey water system that covers rainwater
or other non potable water for on site irrigation.or other non potable water for on site irrigation.
 Usage of ultra low flush toilets and low flushingUsage of ultra low flush toilets and low flushing
WC.WC.
 Automatic flushes activated by infra redAutomatic flushes activated by infra red
sensors ideal for usage in public area.sensors ideal for usage in public area.

42. PUBLIC AREASPUBLIC AREAS
 Use of aerated taps and water flowUse of aerated taps and water flow
restrictors.restrictors.
 Use of timer controlled sprinkler systemsUse of timer controlled sprinkler systems
and self closing nozzles for gardeningand self closing nozzles for gardening

43. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Have lights turned off when not in use.Have lights turned off when not in use.
 Periodically clean lamps and lights fixtures.Periodically clean lamps and lights fixtures.
 Clean and wash walls, floors and ceilingClean and wash walls, floors and ceiling

44. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Operate washing machines at full load,Operate washing machines at full load,
partial loads may require same amountpartial loads may require same amount
water as full loads.water as full loads.
 Check and record your water consumption.Check and record your water consumption.
Compare water consumption daily to findCompare water consumption daily to find
wastages, if any.wastages, if any.
 Do not leave water taps running.Do not leave water taps running.

45. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Consider using cold water detergents. It willConsider using cold water detergents. It will
greatly reduce energy consumption.greatly reduce energy consumption.
 Reduce hot water temperature to 120Reduce hot water temperature to 120 oo
F.F.
 Repair or replace all hot water pipingRepair or replace all hot water piping
insulation.insulation.

46. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 All steam line values should be checked forAll steam line values should be checked for
leaks. That is, you should be able to shut offleaks. That is, you should be able to shut off
steam to any machine not in use keepingsteam to any machine not in use keeping
steam supply main open.steam supply main open.
 If possible use final rinse water for 1stIf possible use final rinse water for 1st
wash.wash.
 Reduce time between loads to preventReduce time between loads to prevent
tumblers from cooling down.tumblers from cooling down.

47. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Air line should be checked for leaks.Air line should be checked for leaks.
 Periodically clean exhaust duct and blowerPeriodically clean exhaust duct and blower
of lint and dust.of lint and dust.
 Keep steam pressure at lowest possibleKeep steam pressure at lowest possible
level.level.

48. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Shut off steam valve whenever machine is notShut off steam valve whenever machine is not
being utilized.being utilized.
 Keep radiator coils free from dirt all the times.Keep radiator coils free from dirt all the times.
 Ensure all steam traps in perfect working order.Ensure all steam traps in perfect working order.

49. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Keep an eye on the preventive maintenanceKeep an eye on the preventive maintenance
schedule of all laundry equipments by Engineeringschedule of all laundry equipments by Engineering
Department to ensure timely compliance.Department to ensure timely compliance.
 Ensure that Drying tumblers and washingEnsure that Drying tumblers and washing
machines are kept clean and free from scale at allmachines are kept clean and free from scale at all
times.times.
 Switch off laundry exhaust fans when laundry isSwitch off laundry exhaust fans when laundry is
closed.closed.

50. LAUNDARYLAUNDARY
 Ensure that extractors are working properly.Ensure that extractors are working properly.
Incomplete extraction increased load onIncomplete extraction increased load on
dryer and consumes more energy fordryer and consumes more energy for
drying.drying.
 Reschedule machine operation to reduceReschedule machine operation to reduce
peak demand charges.peak demand charges.
 Inform boiler room when steam is notInform boiler room when steam is not
required so that boilers can be shut down torequired so that boilers can be shut down to
save fuel.save fuel.

51. Saving energy in airSaving energy in air
conditioning andconditioning and
refrigeration….refrigeration….
 Usage ofUsage of thermostatsthermostats in air conditioning to coordinatein air conditioning to coordinate
with the daily temperaturewith the daily temperature
 Use ofUse of fuzzy logic in mini barsfuzzy logic in mini bars which automaticallywhich automatically
tunes the temperature of airtunes the temperature of air
 Use ofUse of refrigerant additiverefrigerant additive to all of air conditioningto all of air conditioning
systems- increases heat transfer, reduce compressorsystems- increases heat transfer, reduce compressor
run time, saves energy, and increase compressor life.run time, saves energy, and increase compressor life.
 Installation of window filmInstallation of window film to lower heating and coolingto lower heating and cooling
loads and reduce glare in guestrooms.loads and reduce glare in guestrooms.
 Use of proper insulation andUse of proper insulation and reflective roofreflective roof
coveringscoverings ).).

52. DESINGED BY
Sunil Kumar
Research Scholar/ Food Production Faculty
Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management,
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY,
ROHTAK
Haryana- 124001 INDIA Ph. No. 09996000499
email: skihm86@yahoo.com , balhara86@gmail.com
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