Grand Hyatt Dubai cuts its CO2 footprint

Dubai: A Dubai five star hotel has prevented 630 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from polluting the atmosphere by switching to energy-efficient LED lighting and reducing its electricity consumption.

The Grand Hyatt Dubai partnered with Ecobility, a UAE-based CleanTech company to swap 1,500 halogen lightbulbs with LED (light emitting diode) bulbs in the corridors, elevators, and other common areas throughout the property.

The hotel will generate substantial savings in electricity and bulb replacement costs, said Philip Barnett, Grand Hyatt Dubai's Property Manager. "The project will pay for itself in just ten months," he said.

Consuming just 5 watts of power, SpotOn by Illume Lighting reduces energy consumption by up to 90 per cent compared to halogen bulbs and has 20 times the lifespan at 40,000 hours. A single bulb can last for 4.5 years when used 24 hours a day, or 20 years if used for five hours each day.

"Making the switch to Ecobility's energy efficient lighting solutions is very simple and customers can immediately start reaping the triple-bottom line rewards — people, planet and profit," Karim Ali, director of strategy and innovation of Ecobility, said.

"Financial savings are derived directly from the reduced energy consumption as well as the evaded maintenance and procurement expenses over the life of the installation. Because LED bulbs emit virtually no heat, room temperatures are kept cooler which results in a significantly lower air conditioning requirement."