- St. Vincent Solar Energy Workshop
- WTM Environmental Action - How to Drastically Cut Costs workshop!
> Press Release
> FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
>
> CONTACT : Mabel Sanabria
> 787-725-9139
> msanabria@chahotels.com
> <<mailto:msanabria@chahotels.com>mailto:msanabria@chahotels.com>
>
> CAST and Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) Offer Workshop
>
> for Energy Saving Strategies in St. Vincent's Hotels
>
> Crude-oil costs have reached their highest levels in the last 10
> years, which translates into high gas prices and soaring electricity
> costs. World energy consumption is expected to increase 40 to 50
> percent by the year 2010 according to oil industry analyst Jan
> Lundberg of Fossil Fuels Policy Action Institute. The fact remains
> that whether oil is at 1998's low near $10 per barrel, or today's $30
> per barrel, consumption of oil is at record levels. We are using up
> this finite resource as if there's no tomorrow!
>
> To address this issue, CAST and the Florida Solar Energy Center will
> offer a comprehensive Energy Workshop November 21 and 22, at the
> Camelot Inn, in Kingstown, St. Vincent. Engineer William Guiney of
> the Florida Solar Energy Center, is an experienced engineer that has
> worked with solar applications for a variety of uses around the
> world. In addition to the workshop, there will be site visits to
> participating hotels on November 23. Individual participating hotels
> will receive a site assessment and consulting services that includes:
> review of property for solar applications, system design and
> installation locations.
>
> The first day of the workshop consists of an introduction to Energy
> Efficiency. A general overview of the various cost-effective
> technologies, along with an energy audit of a hotel will be
> discussed. Topics to be covered include energy management, energy
> auditing and accounting, economic evaluation and financing, and
> energy conservation techniques.
>
> The later part of the day focuses on the details for improving
> air-conditioning equipment, indoor moisture problems, efficient
> lighting systems, and other energy-efficiency products and
> strategies. Discussions will include an overview of energy
> efficiency, the building envelope, air conditioning and indoor air
> quality, the effects of uncontrolled airflow, review of two case
> studies in energy efficiency, hotel lighting options, other
> considerations, including kitchen, laundry and swimming pools and a
> review and questions session.
>
> Day two addresses practical, cost-effective applications of solar
> electric technologies in hotels, including lighting and emergency
> situations, among others. Solar Water Heating is the second topic to
> be covered. Large solar water heating and pool/spa heating systems,
> solar thermal applications (including residential, commercial and
> agricultural), system types and components, certification and
> testing, project design, economics and installation and a case study
> are also to be discussed.
>
> A maximum of 25 participants will be allowed, and organizers hope the
> workshop sets an important example for other countries to follow.
> For more information on the Workshop, you may contact Leroy Lewis at
> the New Montrose Hotel at 784-457-0172 or Alyssa Johnson from CAST,
> at: (787) 725-9139, ext. 250, or ajohnson@chahotels.com
> <<mailto:ajohnson@chahotels.com>mailto:ajohnson@chahotels.com>.
>
> CAST, a subsidiary of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), played a
> vital role in collaborating with the workshop. This is due to the
> fact that CAST's function is to support Caribbean hoteliers in
> effective management of their environmental resources and to market
> the Caribbean as a world leader in the sustainable tourism effort.
> CAST has worked to bring sustainable tourism awareness to the
> forefront of every agenda in the private and public sectors, and has
> achieved much success in these endeavors. Through projects,
> training, research and advocacy, CAST has become a vital component to
> meeting the standards set forth by Agenda 21, a blueprint for
> securing the sustainable future of the planet into the 21st century.
>
> Kelly Robinson, CAST Director, stated: "we are very enthusiastic
> about the workshop, and with the expertise of the speaker we've
> attracted. Energy is the second highest operational cost in a hotel.
> With the recent rise in fuel costs, we are sure this workshop will be
> beneficial to our Caribbean hoteliers".
>
> MS
>
> "If no one ever took risks, Michelangelo would have painted on the
> Sistine floor."
> - Neil Simon, American Playwright; 1927
> Press Release
> FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
>
> CONTACT : Mabel Sanabria
> 787-725-9139
> msanabria@chahotels.com
> <<mailto:msanabria@chahotels.com>mailto:msanabria@chahotels.com>
>
> CAST and Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) Offer Workshop
>
> for Energy Saving Strategies in St. Vincent's Hotels
>
> Crude-oil costs have reached their highest levels in the last 10
> years, which translates into high gas prices and soaring electricity
> costs. World energy consumption is expected to increase 40 to 50
> percent by the year 2010 according to oil industry analyst Jan
> Lundberg of Fossil Fuels Policy Action Institute. The fact remains
> that whether oil is at 1998's low near $10 per barrel, or today's $30
> per barrel, consumption of oil is at record levels. We are using up
> this finite resource as if there's no tomorrow!
>
> To address this issue, CAST and the Florida Solar Energy Center will
> offer a comprehensive Energy Workshop November 21 and 22, at the
> Camelot Inn, in Kingstown, St. Vincent. Engineer William Guiney of
> the Florida Solar Energy Center, is an experienced engineer that has
> worked with solar applications for a variety of uses around the
> world. In addition to the workshop, there will be site visits to
> participating hotels on November 23. Individual participating hotels
> will receive a site assessment and consulting services that includes:
> review of property for solar applications, system design and
> installation locations.
>
> The first day of the workshop consists of an introduction to Energy
> Efficiency. A general overview of the various cost-effective
> technologies, along with an energy audit of a hotel will be
> discussed. Topics to be covered include energy management, energy
> auditing and accounting, economic evaluation and financing, and
> energy conservation techniques.
>
> The later part of the day focuses on the details for improving
> air-conditioning equipment, indoor moisture problems, efficient
> lighting systems, and other energy-efficiency products and
> strategies. Discussions will include an overview of energy
> efficiency, the building envelope, air conditioning and indoor air
> quality, the effects of uncontrolled airflow, review of two case
> studies in energy efficiency, hotel lighting options, other
> considerations, including kitchen, laundry and swimming pools and a
> review and questions session.
>
> Day two addresses practical, cost-effective applications of solar
> electric technologies in hotels, including lighting and emergency
> situations, among others. Solar Water Heating is the second topic to
> be covered. Large solar water heating and pool/spa heating systems,
> solar thermal applications (including residential, commercial and
> agricultural), system types and components, certification and
> testing, project design, economics and installation and a case study
> are also to be discussed.
>
> A maximum of 25 participants will be allowed, and organizers hope the
> workshop sets an important example for other countries to follow.
> For more information on the Workshop, you may contact Leroy Lewis at
> the New Montrose Hotel at 784-457-0172 or Alyssa Johnson from CAST,
> at: (787) 725-9139, ext. 250, or ajohnson@chahotels.com
> <<mailto:ajohnson@chahotels.com>mailto:ajohnson@chahotels.com>.
>
> CAST, a subsidiary of the Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), played a
> vital role in collaborating with the workshop. This is due to the
> fact that CAST's function is to support Caribbean hoteliers in
> effective management of their environmental resources and to market
> the Caribbean as a world leader in the sustainable tourism effort.
> CAST has worked to bring sustainable tourism awareness to the
> forefront of every agenda in the private and public sectors, and has
> achieved much success in these endeavors. Through projects,
> training, research and advocacy, CAST has become a vital component to
> meeting the standards set forth by Agenda 21, a blueprint for
> securing the sustainable future of the planet into the 21st century.
>
> Kelly Robinson, CAST Director, stated: "we are very enthusiastic
> about the workshop, and with the expertise of the speaker we've
> attracted. Energy is the second highest operational cost in a hotel.
> With the recent rise in fuel costs, we are sure this workshop will be
> beneficial to our Caribbean hoteliers".
>
> MS
>
> "If no one ever took risks, Michelangelo would have painted on the
> Sistine floor."
> - Neil Simon, American Playwright; 1927
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> CONTACT : Mabel Sanabria
> 787-725-9139
> msanabria@chahotels.com
>
> As you know, November 15th is Environmental Awareness Day at WTM. If
> you haven't already marked your calander, be sure to participate in
> the Environmental Action - How to Drastically Cut Costs workshop!
> The seminar will be extremely valuable to anyone who has a fear of
> taking the first step down the environmental path with concerns such
> as cost, benefits, image, consumer reaction, etc. You will hear how
> other industries have embraced environmental issues to the extent
> that they now form part of their business ethic, together with
> examples of how going environmental can pay dividends. It will be
> held in the Brompton Suite, Meeting Room.
>
> Don't miss the participation of key speaker Bill Meade, from PA
> Consulting Group (formerly known as Hagler Bailly) and an active
> member of CASTs Governing Council. Bill heads PA's sustainable
> tourism practice, which is implementing projects in North America,
> Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Meade has also
> worked directly with the 'Greening of Negril Solid Waste Management
> and Recycling Programme', in Jamaica's Sandals Negril Cabins. The
> project is geared towards putting in place an effective garbage
> collection system and a recycling centre that would reduce the bulk
> of the waste material sent to the disposal site.
>
> Using actual hotels as case examples, Bill Meade will show how small
> and large hotels have successfully reduced energy, water, solid
> waste, and chemical use by up to 30%; saving, in some cases, over a
> hundred thousand dollars annually in operating costs. He will
> present how guest and staff have overwhelming supported these
> initiatives, while participating hotels have been internationally
> recognized.
>
> On another note, CAST also expects several of its member Hotels to
> take Center Stage to receive their Green Globe certificates at
> WTM. Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort , Bucuti Beach, Costa Linda,
> Glitter Bay and Royal Pavillion are are among the honored hotels.
> CAST is proud that these hotels are practicing sound environmental
> actions and meet the internationally recognized Green Globe 21
> criteria.
>
> Miss these valuable events and blame yourself!
>
> "If no one ever took risks, Michelangelo would have painted on the
> Sistine floor."
> - Neil Simon, American Playwright; 1927
>
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