Energy being saved at Sheraton Laguna

Energy being saved at Sheraton Laguna

NUSA DUA: Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua hotel is doing what it can
to comply with new nationwide energy-saving measures in view of
the current power crisis.

Through active internal campaigning for awareness, the 270-
room resort's staff have already managed to reduce electricity
bills by 9.1 percent from January to June 2005, compared with the
same period last year, despite a significant occupancy increase
of 6.6 percent.

These efforts, says conservation project chief Aditya
Lukmansyah, have been achieved through electricity management in
guest rooms and air-conditioning sytems, and by increasing
awareness through an employee campaign to reduce electricity
consumption at the back of the house.

"Neither guest safety nor satisfaction have been compromised
by the electricity conservation program; we shall continue to
look for more ways to reduce demand, without affecting comfort
and efficiency," said Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Hotel general
manager Richard Suter.

To reduce Indonesia's reliance on fossil fuels, President
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono introduced sweeping measures on July 10,
which required government conservation. The Bali government is
expected to follow suit with recommendations for energy saving on
the island.

"We are lucky to already have proven plans in place to set a
good example for others in the industry to follow," said Suter.

The resort is launching an internal campaign to seek
suggestions from employees for further energy-saving measures. --
JP