Energy efficiency to cut hotel power consumption 53

Sun, Oct 17th 2010, 11:00 PM

By ALISON LOWE

Business Reporter

alowe@tribunemedia.net

Bahamian hotels, which consume about 40 per cent of the electricity generated in this country, could cut up to 53 per cent of that consumption if they were to implement energy efficiency measures, the Bahamas Hotel Association's executive vice- president has revealed.

Based on audits of 18 hotels conducted in late 2009 and early this year, and reviews of potential savings from the implementation of energy conservation and efficiency efforts, it was concluded that while many hoteliers often complain about the high cost of power in the Bahamas, "considerable opportunities exist" for them to cut back significantly on their us ...

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