Identifying energy-saving opportunities during the initial audit phase at Mullingar Park Hotel.
Project
Energy & Cost Reduction Strategy
Annual Cost savings
€103,000
Payback
2 Years
Industry
Hotels
Location
Westmeath, Ireland
Watt Footprint collaborated closely with Mullingar Park Hotel, delivering tailored solutions and pinpointing opportunities for reducing energy consumption during the initial energy audit phase of the project.
Mullingar Park Hotel grappled with challenges from a lack of comprehensive insights into energy costs, hindering effective problem-solving. Operational issues, such as cold water incidents and declining customer satisfaction, not only impacted bookings but also threatened the hotel's reputation. Outdated equipment worsened the situation, contributing to energy inefficiency and escalating maintenance expenses. Addressing these challenges in the audit became crucial for identifying tailored solutions to enhance energy performance and overall operational effectiveness.
In the initial stages of collaboration, Watt Footprint engaged in a detailed discussion with Mullingar Park Hotel owners, meticulously collecting 12 months of energy bills to lay the groundwork for targeted solutions.
Comprehensive Bill Analysis: The breakdown of bills, spanning electricity, lighting, ventilation, and power, facilitated a thorough assessment of energy consumption patterns.
Building Management System (BMS) Optimisation: The BMS underwent a detailed evaluation to fine-tune and optimize energy usage throughout the hotel.
Specific Usage Pattern Identification: Audit findings unveiled specific usage patterns, such as 40% allocation to ventilation, allowing the identification of a 20% potential efficiency enhancement in targeted areas.
Mullingar Park Hotel embarked on a transformative energy audit journey with Watt Footprint, ensuring adherence to SEAI guidelines, securing funding, pinpointing savings through an EXEED audit, implementing cost-cutting strategies, and enhancing guest satisfaction.
Adherence to SEAI Guidelines: Swift turnaround and identification of payback opportunities, securing full funding for projects up to €2,000.
Accurate Figures through EXEED Audit: A six-week EXEED audit provided precise figures and a rigorous assessment process for pinpointing energy-saving opportunities.
SEAI Support and Funding: Ongoing SEAI support, identification of payback options, and 50-70% project funding to bolster energy-saving initiatives.
Cost Reduction Strategies: Identification of ways to cut overlooked maintenance and replacement costs in energy management.
Enhanced Guest Satisfaction: Resolution of energy-related issues significantly enhanced guest satisfaction, positively impacting the hotel's reputation.
Leveraging insights from the energy audit, Watt Footprint smoothly advances into phase two, leading the charge in implementing tailored solutions to enhance Mullingar Park Hotel's energy efficiency.