Grand Meliá Rome
Excessive energy consumption due to inefficient heating systems and suboptimal equipment scheduling.
Metrics Insights
$574,797
Cost savings
38.3%
Less Energy Consumption
1,693 t
CO₂ Reduction in tonnes
368
Equivalent to cars removed annually
High Energy Costs and Inefficient Heating Systems
Grand Meliá Rome, a prestigious luxury hotel, faced excessive energy consumption due to inefficient heating systems and suboptimal equipment scheduling. Rising operational costs and outdated system controls resulted in avoidable energy waste. Key challenges included:
Outdated BMS control logic, leading to inefficient energy use.
Suboptimal equipment scheduling and setpoints, reducing operational efficiency.
Lack of variable frequency drives (VFDs) on pumps, causing unnecessary energy expenditure.
Inefficient heating systems, increasing energy consumption and costs.
To enhance efficiency and align with sustainability goals, the hotel required a comprehensive energy optimization strategy.
M&S Implementation and Heating System Retrofits
Optymass deployed its M&S (Monitoring & Solutions) approach, integrating advanced energy management strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
BMS Control Logic Enhancements: Implemented refined automation settings to improve energy efficiency and operational performance.
Equipment Schedule & Setpoint Optimization: Adjusted system parameters to align with real-time demand, reducing unnecessary energy use.
Pump VFD Installation: Added variable frequency drives (VFDs) to pumps, improving energy control and minimizing excess consumption.
Heating System Retrofits: Upgraded heating systems with high-efficiency components, ensuring optimal energy utilization.
These targeted improvements transformed the hotel's energy management strategy, leading to significant cost and carbon reductions.
Financial and Environmental Impact
The implementation of Quimera’s solutions led to substantial energy and cost savings for Grand Meliá Rome:
Total Cost Savings: $574,797 annually
Energy Efficiency Gains: 38.3% reduction in total energy consumption
CO2 Reduction: 1,693 tonnes of emissions eliminated—equivalent to removing approximately 368 cars from the road annually
These upgrades not only reduced operational expenses but also reinforced the hotel's commitment to sustainability and responsible energy use.
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