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www.nezeh.eu nearly zero energy hotels - accelerating the renovation process of existing SME hotels so that they achieve “nearly zero energy” status. • Nigel Claridge, Sustainable Innovation
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nearly zero energy hotels - accelerating the renovation process of existing SME hotels so that they achieve “nearly zero energy” status.
• Nigel Claridge, Sustainable Innovation
www.nezeh.eu
nZEB= very high energy performance + on-site or nearby renewables
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Why become one….?
• Huge energy savings/reduced operational costs• Unique positioning in a highly competitive market• Access to growing sustainability market
(individuals/companies)• Embracing environmental, social and economic
sustainability (energy policy compliant).
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Why the neZEH project….?
• Promote the nZEB concept; inspire & involve stakeholders.
• Help hoteliers reduce operational costs, provide technical assistance and practical tools
• Enhance competiveness by improving image and services
• Demonstrate successful replicable examples - feasibility and sustainability of neZEH status.
• Trigger large scale renovations in the hotel industry
Stadthalle Hotel, Vienna
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Demonstrating the competitive advantages and sustainability of nZEB projects - Pilot hotels
Inspiration and best practice16 hotels across 7 countries to act as nearly Zero energy hotel frontrunners
Hotel Amalurra, Spain
www.nezeh.eu Sixteen Pilot hotels
St Clemens Hotel, Sweden
Country Pilot selection
Croatia 1. Hotel Split, 2. Hotel Adriatica (Podstrana)
France 1. Hotel Ajaccio Amirauté2. Hotel des Gorges du Verdon
Greece1. Ibiscis Garden Hotel
2. Vasia Hotel & Spa3. Arkadi Hotel
Italy1. Residence L’Orologio2. Grand hotel Royal -
Terme di Valdieri
Romania1. Hotel Cubix
2. Grand hotel Balvanyos3. Hotel Kolping
Spain 1. Hotel Amalurra2. Corona del Mar hotel
Sweden 1. St. Clemens Hotel2. Hotel Stora Brännbo
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neZEH support provided • Comprehensive Energy audits • Feasibility studies (Finance incl cost scenario estimation)• Guidelines for tendering and contracting• Support for large-scale renovation plans• Training for hoteliers and staff (Practical tips and guides)• Marketing support
Residence L’Orologio, Italy
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Some general lessons learnt
1. General level of understanding/knowledge about neZEH in (SME) hotel industry very low.
2. Comprehensive & independent energy audits seldom done.3. More qualified technical expertise in neZEH issues needed4. Need for better funding sources/incentives5. “Find the passion” - strong motivation to achieve neZEH
status decisive.
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Conclusions so far…….• A high quality, independent Energy Audit followed by a logical,
measureable and targeted renovation rollout strategy are two central elements in achieving nezeh status.
• The challenges to this are financial incentives and professional expertise.
• Stakeholder engagement and behavioural change essential
Hotel Balvanyos, Romania
