The Energy Commission of Ghana has organised a sensitisation workshop for hotel owners, industry players and key stakeholders in the Upper East Region to promote the efficient use of electricity and help reduce power consumption.
The workshop, held in Bolgatanga, focused on energy-efficient practices, including the selection and proper use of energy-efficient appliances in hotels.
Speaking at the workshop, the Manager for Energy Efficiency Regulations at the Energy Commission, Hubert Nsoh Zan, said the Commission had identified the Hoteliers Association of Ghana as an important stakeholder in promoting energy efficiency.
“We have identified the Hoteliers Association as one of the key stakeholders when it comes to energy efficiency,” he said.
Mr. Nsoh Zan explained that hotel management requires the effective use of various energy-consuming appliances and equipment, making it important for hotel owners and managers to understand how to select and use energy-efficient appliances.
“We all know that managing hotels requires a lot of skills. We also know that a lot of the bills incurred by these institutions come from energy consumption. Therefore, there is the need for us to make sure that hotel owners and managers are aware of how to select energy-efficient appliances,” he stated.
He further stressed that owning an electrical appliance is only one part of the issue, as the way the appliance is used can significantly affect electricity consumption and the resulting bills.
“It is one thing to own an electrical appliance, but it is another thing to know how it is used. How an appliance is used determines how much electricity it consumes and, ultimately, the bill incurred,” Mr. Nsoh Zan explained.
According to him, the initiative is also aimed at ensuring that hotels maintain the comfort and satisfaction of their guests while at the same time preventing the excessive use of electricity.
He said the Energy Commission wants hoteliers and other industry players to adopt energy-efficient practices that will contribute to the promotion of tourism without compromising the comfort of guests.
“We want to make sure that the hoteliers’ fraternity, industry players and the tourism sector are able to promote tourism while ensuring the comfort of the guests they intend to serve, without allowing excessive electricity consumption in the various hotels,” he said.
Mr. Nsoh Zan noted that the workshop had provided the Commission with valuable feedback from hotel managers and owners, which would help shape future interventions.
“All in all, there have been some lessons learned, and we have also received some feedback from hotel managers and owners. We believe that this sensitisation will go a long way towards helping them reduce their electricity consumption and, consequently, the bills they pay,” he concluded.
The Energy Commission is expected to continue engaging key stakeholders across the region to promote responsible energy use and encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies and practices.
Simon Aluzeele, Manager, Tap Hotel and Chairman of the Hoteliers Association of Ghana, Upper East Region, thanked the Commission for the engagement, saying it will go a long way to reduce their electricity costs, which in the long run saves them costs.
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