Cleaner Production and Energy Monitoring System in Uluru (BR and WHS).
Ayers Rock Resort lies at the gateway to Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park, in Australia’s Northern Territory (BR & WHS). Environmental design features incorporated in the original development, included key tags in the rooms to conserve electricity, water-efficient mechanisms, and solar panels to reduce domestic water heating energy consumption (4200 square metres of flat plate solar panels).
An effective monitoring system was required as the first step in identifying areas of energy wastage. By tracking energy costs and allocating them directly to processes and equipment, managers can identify cost reduction opportunities that can improve environmental quality. Reducing energy consumption and energy waste not only improves the Resort’s efficiency and price competitiveness, but minimises environmental degradation and consumption of non-renewable resources.
In another example, lights left on all night in the ablution blocks of the camping ground attracted hordes of insects, making the building harder to clean. Furthermore, the lights upset campers, who were keen to experience the natural darkness of the desert night.
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