ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN HOTELS – CASE STUDY HOTEL “MANASTIR BEROVO“

Abstract

This paper gives a brief overview of the current status in hotel industry in Macedonia, with particular emphasis on environmental awareness for increasing energy efficiency, presenting how hotels can become "green". A case study of the Hotel “Manastir” in Berovo presents an analysis of energy consumption and its reduction. Guidelines are given on how appropriate implementation of the proposed measures and methodologies can significantly reduce energy costs and financial burden, indirectly reduce the production of electricity from conventional‐fossil energy sources and reduce emission of harmful gases. Through several methodological approaches, this paper concludes that the concept of "green hotel" is well‐known in the hotel industry in Macedonia. Good management, keeping regular records of consumption and costs over a long period of time and comparing data, can identify gaps and take appropriate measures to improve the efficiency of the hotel, thus making a benefit to the hotel and the environment, both.