Most businesses and areas of government can realize considerable savings in electricity and energy costs, according to the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) which will be holding a workshop on the matter on Tuesday, November 15th in cooperation with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas Electricity Corporation. ﾠ
“It simply makes good economic sense and sound environmental practice to save energy. ﾠAs jumps in energy-related costs have affected businesses, residents, travelers, and the government, it is extremely important that we review and improve upon our entire approach to energy consumption.” according to Earle Bethell, President of the BHA.
The one day workshop, titled “Reducing Energy Costs with Greater Efficiency”, will look at a range of practices, approaches, equipment, technology and materials ﾠwhich can be used to better conserve energy and manage costs.
The workshop is geared to managers, engineers, maintenance personnel, contractors, purchasing representatives, architects, electricians, landscape managers, and others who are looking for ways to reduce energy costs, improve efficiency and utility.
Presentations will be given on energy audits, new duty-free exemptions for solar, and the financing of cost-saving measures. ﾠA panel of ﾠindustry practitioners, including an engineer, air conditioning specialist, electrician, and solar specialists, will discuss preventative measures and equipment and design options.
The program will also include a special luncheon presentation by Robert Farmer, President of Third Planet, a non-profit foundation based in Fort Lauderdale. ﾠMr. Farmer is a planning engineer with an extensive and impressive background in the business, government and non-profit efforts sectors on matters related to energy production, efficiency and conservation. ﾠMr. Farmer will discuss the trends, choices, barriers and solutions available to us.
Joining is the program will be representatives from Scotiabank, New Millennium Electric, The Engineering Group and Intelligent Motor Controls (IMC).
The workshop is open to all hotels and other businesses, professionals, members of the trades, and appropriate government personnel. ﾠ
For registration information contact the Bahamas Hotel Association at 322-8381.
