Energy use and management in hotels in Hong Kong

Shiming Deng, John Burnett

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Abstract

This paper reports on a study of energy use in 16 quality hotels in Hong Kong. An overview of energy use in these hotels is firstly presented, and this is followed by a detailed analysis of energy use in one of the 16 hotels. The overview indicates that the energy use situation in hotels in Hong Kong is very much diversified. The total energy use in a hotel is dominated by electricity, with the greatest portion for air conditioning because of sub-tropical climate. A detailed multiple variable regression analysis indicated that a number of hotel operating parameters as well as climatic condition can affect electricity, diesel and gas use in a hotel building. In order to achieve both operating cost saving and environmental protection, it is recommended that an energy management programme be established, and key elements of such a programme based on the experience of implementing energy conservation strategies in hotels in Hong Kong are highlighted.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)371-380
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management
Volume21
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2002

Keywords

  • Energy management
  • Energy use
  • Hong Kong
  • Hotel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
  • Strategy and Management

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