Las Vegas Motel - Tweed Heads - Initiatives for Environmental Conservation
The Las Vegas Motel at Tweed Heads has qualified for a AAA Green star rating as well as the Golden Chain Environmental Program
We are implementing the following features of the Golden Chain and AAA Environmental Initiatives:- Energy Saving Initiatives
- Long Life Compact Energy Saving Fluorescent lights or LEDs used in room lighting
- Energy Efficient Fluorescent lighting used externally
- Timed or dusk activated lighting used externally to reduce energy consumption
- Solar Heat Pump for Water Heating
- Windows at back and front of rooms provide efficient cross ventilation
- Eves overhang windows limiting direct sunlight to windows
- Individual reverse cycle air conditioning for demand controlled Heating/Cooling
- Ceiling Fans as alternative to air conditioning
- Heated Swimming Pool uses Solar and or /Heat Pump
- Waste Management
- Aluminium Recycling
- Glass Recycling
- Paper Recycling
- Printer Cartridge Recycling
- Reuse of paper and packaging products
- Use of recycled paper products
- Water Conservation
- Restricted Flow Shower Heads
- Reduced Flush or Dual Flush Toilets
- Landscaping designed for zero water use
- Restricted use of hoses
- On demand laundering of towels and linen
- Retrofitting renovated rooms with rainwater toilet flushing
Estimated Energy Savings of 78% for lighting
Room lighting consumed 745 watts prior to the use of energy efficient lighting which now uses only 163 watts. This saves 14 kwh per room per day or up to 107064 kwh annually.
Estimated Water Conservation of 669775 Litres per annum
Flow restrictors on showers will save up to 600L / day (based on saving 3L/min for an average 8 minute shower for 1.7 people per room with occupancy at 70%.) Rainwater cistern flushing will save 1235L per day (based on 12L/flush, 7 flushes per day and 70% occupancy)
Estimated Energy Savings of 86.7% for water heating and flow restriction
Based on 15L/min prior to flow restriction and 8L/min after, and 75% energy savings by using heat pump versus electric storage heating.
