An insight into our efforts to reduce our ecological footprint
Sustainability is at the centre of our philosophy at CERVO Mountain Resort. Our mission to be environmentally conscious is reflected in every aspect of our operation. A central point here is the efficient use of energy, especially in the area of heat supply. In this blog post, we take a closer look at our heat consumption and how we minimise our environmental footprint through innovative technologies and strategic energy sources.
Distribution of heat consumption at CERVO
Heat consumption at CERVO Mountain Resort is distributed across various areas of our hotel. The hotel rooms, restaurants and our onsen play a central role in this:
Hotel rooms: Hotel rooms account for 49 % of total heat consumption. This is a significant proportion, which can be explained by the high occupancy rate and the needs of our guests. Comfort and sustainability go hand in hand for us, and we are constantly working to optimise energy consumption in this area.
Restaurant Ferdinand: The Restaurant Ferdinand, including the kitchen, consumes 9 % of total consumption. The kitchen is an energy-intensive area, but we are continuously reducing our energy consumption through targeted measures to increase efficiency.
Santa Fe restaurants: The two restaurants in the Santa Fe building, Bazaar and Madre Nostra, and their kitchens account for 19 % of total consumption. These two highly frequented restaurants are important components of our culinary offering and therefore require a considerable amount of energy.
Onsen: Our onsen accounts for 23% of total heat consumption. Interestingly, the onsen utilises almost 90% of high-temperature heat, making it an energy-intensive area. However, we are working on further increasing energy efficiency in this area too.
Sustainable energy sources at CERVO
To cover our heating requirements, CERVO relies on a variety of sustainable energy sources that not only protect the environment, but also save costs in the long term:
Geothermal probes: Our three geothermal probes supply a total of almost 50 % of our heating requirements. Geothermal probes extract heat energy from the earth and are particularly effective as they can utilise constant temperatures throughout the year.
Heat recovery from waste water (WRG): Waste water heat recovery recovers more than 50 % of the heat used. This innovative technology minimises energy losses and maximises efficiency.
Solar energy: Although solar energy currently only accounts for 1% of total consumption, we are constantly working to improve the efficiency of our solar systems. This is an area with great potential for the future.
All the heat generated by these sources covers the majority of our needs and significantly reduces our dependence on non-renewable energies.
Efficient heat generation using state-of-the-art technologies
Our heat generation is based on a combination of state-of-the-art technologies that enable us to cover the resort's entire heating requirements efficiently:
Low-temperature heat pump: This pump generates 77 % of the total requirement. Low-temperature heat pumps are particularly efficient and are ideal for heating and hot water production.
High-temperature heat pump: This pump contributes 20% and is necessary for applications that require higher temperatures, such as our onsen.
Heat recovery commercial cooling: This cooling system generates 3 % of the total demand. The surplus waste heat is fed into the district heating network, enabling efficient utilisation of the heat generated.
Conclusion: One step closer to sustainability
These figures show how the use of innovative technologies and sustainable energy sources can significantly reduce a hotel's ecological footprint. Our efforts to optimise heat consumption and rely on renewable energy are part of our overall commitment to a more sustainable future. We will continue to work on improving our processes and finding new ways to do our bit for the environment.
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