Energy Saving in Hotels: Benefits, Solutions, Competitiveness - Claudia Lisboa
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Excellence in Energy for the Tourism Industry – Accommodation sector: SME hotels (EETI) Contract N°: IEE/07/468/S12.499390 Update: 30/09/2011 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOW CARBON TOURISM Hotel Maestral, Budva Montenegro 9-10 th October 2015 ENERGY SAVING IN HOTELS BENEFITS, SOLUTIONS, COMPETITIVENESS
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Excellence in Energy for the Tourism Industry – Accommodation sector: SME hotels (EETI)Contract N°: IEE/07/468/S12.499390
Update: 30/09/2011
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LOW CARBON TOURISM Hotel Maestral, Budva
Montenegro9-10th October 2015
ENERGY SAVING IN HOTELSBENEFITS, SOLUTIONS, COMPETITIVENESS
Cláudia LisboaWorld Tourism Organization
Tourism in the world: key figures
Hotel Energy Solutions
WHO was involved in HES?
Hotel Energy Solutions Official Partners
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
www.unep.org
WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION
www.unwto.org
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
www.ihra.com
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
www.ademe.com
EUROPEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL
www.erec.org
The idea of HES
• Respond to European Union environmental priorities and the UNWTO Davos Process on Tourism and Climate Change of 2007.
• Help tourism sector SMEs to increase the energy efficiency and promote the use of renewable energies.
• Help hotels reduce their operational costs, increase competitiveness and sustainability and assist in mitigating the sector’s CO2 emissions.
Two worlds colliding …
Utilisation of outdated technology makes SME hotels less competitive Energy-saving potential in hotels has been estimated at 10%–25%
There is a gap between available EE/RE technologies and their actual use in hotels
OBJECTIVES of HES
SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH COMPETITIVENESS
20% increase in energy efficiency among hotels
10% increase in usage of renewable energy technologies among hotels
Why HES…?
Easy-to-use, free-of-charge online software Can be used by any type of accommodation property Created by UN and Europe’s leading tourism & energy
agencies A reference to other projects, financial institutions,
European Energy programmes and recommended by users
Accuracy of the results of the e-toolkit Can be used to identify gaps in the sector and address the
shortfalls
Why HES…?
Furthermore…
• Empowers users to better understand, plan for and invest in EE and RE technologies;
• Provides communication tools to sensitize guests and involve staff.
The idea of HES
WHO benefits?
HOTELS
DESTINATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
PROVIDERS
Hotels and Associations
Receive tips & guidance on efficient energy management in a specialized e-toolkit.
Improve knowledge in energy management.
Raise the profile of business
Destinations
Learn how to make a region a market leader in sustainability.
Discover how working closer with the hotel sector will deliver great results for the local economy.
Access guidance on policy issues, and on incentives required to support the sector
Technology Providers
Learn about the potential of developing adapted technologies for the hotel sector.
UNWTO (with project partners and the FITUR fair organisers), developed a special annual exhibition called “FITUR Green”, showcasing EE/RE technologies and systems for hotels a forum for hoteliers to discuss their needs with the most advanced energy technology providers.
Users and Visits on HES website
• 2000 users (of which, 1458 from EU28)• 13,150 visits worldwide
HES as a reference
EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme: EMAS
Euronews: “Business Planet”
European Commission’s Tourism Business Portal
www.nezeh.eu
From HES to neZEH….
www.nezeh.eu
PROJECT COORDINATOR
www.nezeh.euThe Nearly Zero Energy Hotels (neZEH) is a response to the European Directive on the energy performance of buildings (2010/31/EU, EPBD recast), contributing directly to the EU 2020 targets and supporting EU Member States in their national plans for increasing the number of nZEBs. neZEH initiative aims at accelerating the rate of refurbishment of existing hotels into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) by providing: POLICIES Recommendations for adapting nZEB directive for the hotel
sector neZEH toolkit for SMEs hotels to comply with nZEB directive, through
demonstration and front runners
www.nezeh.euThe neZEH Scope
• To accelerate the rate of refurbishment of existing hotels into Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB): providing technical advice to hoteliers for nZEB
renovations demonstrating the competitive advantages and
sustainability of nZEB projects challenging further large scale renovations through
capacity building activities showcasing best practices and promoting front runners.
• Area of implementation: Greece, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Croatia, France, EU level intervention
www.nezeh.euBenefits for the accommodation industry
• New investments in the industry
• National and European funds
• New work positions (increased occupancy will require more employees, energy management will require technical staff/managers)
• Decrease the carbon footprint of the accommodation industry
• Adaptation of the accommodation industry to the national transposition of the EPBD
Targets of neZEH by 2020
Cumulative investment made by European stakeholders in sustainable energy:
162. 000.000 euros
Renewable Energy production triggered: 3.467 toe/year
Primary energy savings compared to projections:
25.135 toe/yearReduction of greenhouse gas emissions:
49.804 t CO2e/year
Drivers
• Reduced energy costs • Independence from energy suppliers • Access to new market segment (the sustainability
market – individuals and companies)• Guests experience innovations in hotel sustainability• Provides a competitive advantage over rivals –
guests demand sustainability
Barriers
TECHNICAL: Lack of market offer or local provisions
SOCIAL/BUSINESS :Need for specific skill and qualified personnel for maintenance; lack of suitable information (e.g. material too general or designed for larger companies)
ECONOMICAL: Lack of funding or financing; high investment costs and low pay-back; high costs for maintenance/updating
REGULATORY / ADMINISTRATIVE: Solution incompatible with the accommodation internal policy or in conflict with local or national administrative rules
8.9 by 2030 devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism which creates jobs, promotes local culture and products
14.7 by 2030 increase the economic benefits to SIDS and LDCs from the sustainable use of
marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries,
aquaculture and tourism
12.b develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for
sustainable tourism which creates jobs, promotes local culture and products
Tourism related SDGs
