Advanced Technologies, Benchmarking, and Comfort
Michaels Energy piloted an energy efficiency program for 38 hotels in Minnesota during 2014-2015. Components of this pilot discussed in this webinar include:
- Use of ENERGY STAR portfolio manager to benchmark and certify high perfomers.
- Field audits and documentation of energy conservation measures
- Implementation support by contractor partners
- Surveying of hotel guests regarding the impact of energy efficiency on comfort
- Field testing of new technologies, in particular a liquid pool cover.
Results show that hotels hove significant opportunities to reduce their energy usage and guests are unlikely to notice the measures. Excellent cost savings ore available and measure paybacks ore quite attractive (frequently 2 years or less), especially when non-energy benefits such as water and maintenance savings ore included in the calculation. Recommendations for utilities, hotels, contractors, and regulators to better serve this market sector ore shared in this webinar.
This project was supported by a grant from the Minnesota Deportment of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources. Recommendations for utilities, hotels. contractors and regulators to better serve this market sector are shored in a formal report.