Dubai hotels miss opportunity on energy bills: sustainability expert – ZAWYA

Dubai hotels miss opportunity on energy bills: sustainability expert – ZAWYA

Dubai hotels miss opportunity on energy bills: sustainability expert | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeArticleDubai hotels miss opportunity on energy bills: sustainability expert Snapshot survey of 12 four and five-star hotels in Dubai from March to May by sustainability consultancy Farnek    Markus Oberlin, CEO, FarnekExperts present survey findings to key UAE hotel professionals during webinar Dubai, United Arabi Emirates: According to a research study carried out by leading UAE-based technology and sustainability-driven facilities management (FM) company Farnek, Dubai hotels may have missed out on an opportunity to save thousands of dirhams in energy consumption.Farnek took a snapshot of the energy and water consumption and waste management of 12 Dubai hotels, both four and five-star properties, using hotel energy data with its own internet-based software, Hotel Optimizer. This online tool currently tracks the performance of more than 100 hotels across the Middle East, measuring and benchmarking energy, water and waste.The findings were presented to key hospitality figures, during a recent webinar, hosted by leading sustainability experts from Farnek, the Swiss Business Council and Earth Matters Consulting.  Farnek took a snapshot of the energy and water consumption and waste management of 12 Dubai hotels, both four and five-star properties, using hotel energy data