Hotels' water and energy consumption to be audited
A survey of three and four star hotels will be carried out as part of an energy scheme to examine their water and energy consumption.
Once the survey is completed - later on this year, these hotels would be able to apply for an energy audit control under Malta Enterprise where they would be given more detailed information about their consumption . They would be told what possible energy saving alternatives they could go for.
Speaking at the launch of the scheme this morning, Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco said the audit was only the first step towards identifying possible solutions for hotels to reduce consumption.
With this information in hand the hotels would be able to apply for up to 50 percent in co-financing under the European Regional Development Funds to implement an energy saving solution.
The scheme, Dr de Marco said, forms part of the national tourism plan which calls for a greener economy and a more environmentally responsible sector.
“Cleaner energy leads to sustainable tourism which is important in the long term for the markets’ competitiveness,” he said.
Photo: DOI, Clodagh Farrugia O'Neill
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Marlene Vella
May 22nd 2009, 21:12
Great news.
While you're at it give them sustainable procurement guidance and include waste management - there are many savings of resources in this too.
Dr. Vincent Buhagair
May 22nd 2009, 14:06
Perhaps it would be wise to have the MTA liaise with the MRRA for such a survey. Such energy audits are now to be mandatory w.e.f. 01 June 2009, as per LN261/08, transposing the EPBD to local law. Although this has been in the pipeline for a number of years, its good to hear that it will finally materialise. However it must be done professionally, in line with standing legislation and Assessors' registration with MRA. Certainly a positive initiative, but not only to gain access to 'grants' from ERDF ! /Well done: giant leaps always start with a small step...
Mario Tabone-Vassallo
May 22nd 2009, 13:31
PROSIT
dusty williams
May 22nd 2009, 13:21
Dan misskom ilkom li ghamiltuh mela issa, u biex taxxaqa ir-rizultat johrog aktar tard din is-sena, meta wara s-sajf???? jekk jibqa skop ghaxiex johrog dar-rizultat.