Heron Island Resort Energy Services Report

ENERGY SAVINGS
HERON ISLAND
RESORT

Prepared for Wide Bay Water Corporation
Integrated Energy Services Corporation Pty Ltd

ABN 56 106 199 991
Project No: 1087
Prepared: 4 March, 2010
Revision: Draft
Integrated Energy Services Corporation Pty Ltd PO Box 5926 West End Qld 4101
Ph: 61 7 3844 8338 Fax: 61 7 3036 6245 Email:office@ensight.com.au website:www.ensight.com.au
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENERGY SAVINGS HERON ISLAND RESORT ......................................................................................... 1
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................ 4
2 IMPLEMENTATION .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 GENERAL....................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 OBJECTIVES ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
3.3 SCOPE OF WORKS...................................................................................................................................................................7
3.4 METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................................................................................7
3.5 LIMITATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
3.6 CAVEAT.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.7 SITE INSPECTIONS AND INTERVIEWS..........................................................................................................................8
4 BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 LOCATION..................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2 HERON ISLAND RESORT .....................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 HERON ISLAND RESORT FACILITIES ............................................................................................................ 9
5 CURRENT ENERGY USAGE ...................................................................................................................................10
5.1 ANNUAL ENERGY USAGE ................................................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 PEAK POWER DEMAND & LOAD DURATION........................................................................................................... 10
5.3 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES USAGE............................................................................................................................. 11
6 AUDIT – ENERGY SERVICES.................................................................................................................................13
6.1 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES............................................................................................................................................ 13
6.2 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
6.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING SYSTEM.........................................................................................................14
6.2.2 LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING DESIGN.............................................................................................................14
6.2.3 EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE DESIGN ................................................................................................................14
6.3 AIR-‐CONDITIONING & VENTILATION ........................................................................................................................ 16
6.3.3 EFFICIENT DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ................................................................................................................17
6.4 HOT WATER........................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.5 CATERING FACILITIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.6 REFRIGERATION FACILITIES......................................................................................................................................... 20
6.7 LAUNDRY FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.7.4 UNMET SERVICES......................................................................................................................................................22
6.8 OTHER SERVICES....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
7 CONCLUSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................24
8 RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................................................................25
8.1 OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
8.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES................................................................ 25
APPENDIX 1 - PROJECT METHODOLOGY................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX 2 - LOAD STATISTICS...............................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX 3 - PEAK POWER DEMAND ....................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX 4 - LOAD DURATION ................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 5 - EQUIPMENT DETAILS........................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX 6 – SERVICE USAGE ..................................................................................................................................33
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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Heron Island Resort is currently using energy in-efficient technologies with an estimated existing
energy demand of 1,767 MWh per annum. The resort currently spends $621,358 per annum on diesel
fuel with the cost of diesel fuel to generate the electricity (excluding maintenance) being $0.35/kWh,
and LPGas at a cost of $0.11/kWh. This means that there are generally very short payback periods on
investment in energy efficient technologies and practices.
Based on implementing all the initiatives the resort could decrease its energy demand by 802 MWh,
reducing total operating costs by $280,000 a reduction of 47%. The capital investment required to
achieve this saving is estimated to be $996,000 providing a rate of return on investment of 29%. The
environmental benefits are also significant, with a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions estimated to
be 721 tonnes per annum. These energy savings are made up of several separate initiatives that are
summarised below.
Lighting - Through the wide spread adoption of energy efficient lighting in the resort, energy usage
will be reduced by over 178,000 kWh per annum, and operational savings of $62,400 will be achieved
for an estimated capital investment of $159,000 giving a rate of return on the investment of 39%.
Climate Control - Through the wide spread adoption of energy management in the application of air
conditioning throughout resort, energy usage will be reduced by over 165,900 kWh per annum, and
operational savings of $58,000 will be achieved for an estimated capital investment of $307,000 giving
a rate of return on the investment of 19%.
Hot Water - The implementation of a hot water ring main to some accommodation units, use of gas
boosters instead of electric water heaters, will reduce energy usage by over 117,000 kWh per annum
and operational savings of $41,000 will be achieved for an estimated capital investment of $206,000
giving a rate of return on the investment of 20%.
Refrigeration - The implementation of super efficient refrigeration equipment for cold rooms and
freezer rooms, upgrading 30 guest bar fridges and removing the remainder will reduce energy usage
by over 78,400 kWh, saving over $27,400 per annum. The estimated capital cost to upgrade the
energy management system would be in the order of $102,000 giving a rate of return on the
investment of 27%.
Laundry - The implementation of cold water laundry washing product will reduce energy consumption
by over 16,300 kWh saving over $5,700 per annum. The estimated capital cost to upgrade the
washing detergent would be in the order of $1,000 giving a rate of return on the investment of nearly
500%.
Kitchen - The implementation of new gas kitchen equipment will reduce electricity consumption by
over 56,400 kWh saving over $19,700 per annum. The estimated capital cost to upgrade the energy
management system would be in the order of $91,500 giving a rate of return on the investment of
21.5%.
Metering - The implementation of extensive online metering along with an Energy Management Plan
with efficiency benchmarks for each major energy use has the ability reduce electricity consumption by
over 80,000 kWh saving over $28,000 per annum. The estimated capital cost to upgrade the energy
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management system would be in the order of $85,000 giving a rate of return on the investment of
33%.
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2 IMPLEMENTATION
Heron Island Resort’s diesel generators currently operate with 3 generators on during peak demand
and a minimum of two generators at other times. By implementing immediate demand management
strategies, the diesel generators will be able to operate with 2 generators at peak and 1 generator at
off peak hours. The key implementation measures for the resort are:
• implement energy efficient lighting
• implement energy efficient ceiling fans
• implement boosting hot water services with gas on other guest and staff accommodation water
heating
• installation of gas based clothes drying equipment in guest laundries
• installation of gas appliances in the kitchen including rack conveyor, urn, combi steamer, pass-
through, and espresso machine
• installation of room based air conditioning system controls
• installation of energy meters to monitor resort building energy use
• Establish and implement an energy management program
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3 INTRODUCTION
3.1 GENERAL
Wide Bay Water Corporation engaged EnSight to undertake a detailed energy audit and develop cost
and energy saving strategies for Heron Island Resort.
3.2 OBJECTIVES
In preparing this Energy Service Report, the objectives include:
• Reduce annual energy costs without compromising the Resort's level of service to its clients.
• Identify energy saving opportunities from the adoption of energy efficient technologies
3.3 SCOPE OF WORKS
Stage 1: Audit/Review of Existing Energy Utilisation Technologies
Stage 2: Audit/Review of Existing Power Generation System
Stage 3: Analysis and Review
This Report:
• Describes energy consuming appliances and energy supply technologies and their current usage
patterns in the resort;
• Recommends cost effective energy efficient strategies.
In undertaking the project, the following activities were undertaken:
1. Pre-site visit research
2. Site familiarisation
3. Site energy audit
4. Computer energy and financial modeling
5. Analysis of modeling data and preparation of report including an implementation strategy.
3.4 METHODOLOGY
Details of the methodology used in the development of this report are contained in Appendix 1.
3.5 LIMITATIONS
This report is only concerned with issues that impact upon energy use. The report has relied on data
provided by Heron Island Resort, and the analysis and recommendations are based on this data.
Water issues have been addressed only in the context of their impact on energy use and do not
address matters such as water supply, and matters that impact on the site such as sewerage
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treatment infrastructure design, groundwater management or environmental issues relating to sewage

treatment facilities are the responsibility of Wide Bay Water.
3.6 CAVEAT
Whilst every effort is taken to ensure that the accuracy of this report, EnSight does not accept any
liability for any economic loss to the Heron Island Resort from reliance of the findings of this report. To
obtain the benefits outlined in this report detailed engineering is required to be undertaken. Due to the
report’s conceptual approach, this detailed engineering may identify additional technical issues that
need to be addressed that are not identified in this report. EnSight does not intend that Heron Island
Resort will proceed with any project identified in this report without undertaking detailed engineering
designs and budgets to confirm or otherwise the report’s recommendations unless this report was
accepted and EnSight took full responsibility for implementing the report’s findings.
3.7 SITE INSPECTIONS AND INTERVIEWS
EnSight’s Energy Auditors, Francis Barram and Paddy Atkinson carried out an inspection of the site
th th
between the 8 and 12 February 2010. As part of the site visit, extensive interviews were carried out
with the Resort’s Maintenance Manager.
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4 BACKGROUND
4.1 LOCATION
Heron Island, east of Gladstone by some 72km on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast. The 18-hectare
coral cay. The island is located on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and is one of a handful
of coral cays off the Queensland coast.
4.2 HERON ISLAND RESORT
Heron Island comprises 109 rooms across 5 distinct accommodation styles: 1 Beach House, 4 Point
Suites, 2 Wistari Suites, 20 Beachside Suites, 50 Reef Suites and 32 Turtle Rooms.
4.2.1 HERON ISLAND RESORT FACILITIES
The Resort was developed in 1990. Resort facilities include:

• 50 x Reef Suites (guest accommodation)
• 32 x Turtle Rooms (guest accommodation)
• 20 x Beachside Suites (guest accommodation)
• 1 x Beach House
• 4 x Point Suites
• 2 x Wistari Suites
• 1 x Central Building with bar
• Shearwater Dining area and main kitchen
• Administration, Shop, and Day room
• Aquaspa
• Swimming Pool
• Island Environmental Education
• Various staff accommodations
• Staff Ablutions Block
• Wobbly Bar and Gym for Staff
• Diesel Generator Room
• Desalination Plant
• Workshop
• Pump House
• Sewerage Plant
• Guest laundries
• Resort Laundry
The Resort is responsible for generating its own electricity and potable water.
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5 CURRENT ENERGY USAGE
5.1 ANNUAL ENERGY USAGE
This section details the current annual energy consumption of the Resort facilities. Because electricity
consumption is not metered, fuel usage is the best indicator of annual electricity use. Resort purchase
records were provided for the past 2 years, along with recorded electricity consumption of the resort
and the readings for the University of Queensland’s Research Station. Details of annual fuel usage
based on purchases as related to over the past year are provided in the table below.
Total Power Station
Diesel Fuel Use
Fuel Yearly Fuel Yearly Cost
Usage
Diesel 649,523 L $746,951
Table 1a: Total Power Station Annual Fuel Consumption
Based on total fuel consumption records 649,523 litres and electricity generation records 2,092 MWh
(refer to Appendix 2: Load Statistics). Based on diesel fuel costs of $1.14 per litre, the cost per kWh to
generate electricity is estimated at $0.35. Generator efficiency is at 30.3%.
The resort’s portion of the Total diesel fuel consumption is 540,311 litres which costs the resort some
$621,358 per annum.
Heron Island Resort
Diesel Fuel Use
Fuel Yearly Fuel Yearly Cost
Usage
Diesel 540,311 L $621,358
Table 1a: Total Heron island Resort Annual Fuel Consumption
5.2 PEAK POWER DEMAND & LOAD DURATION
The energy audit and computer modeling of hourly electricity use (and based on the results from on-
site monitoring), indicates that the resort has a peak power demand of 450kW (refer to Appendix 3:
Peak Power Demand). The load duration curve, which is the estimated hourly load ranked from
highest demand to lowest demand for each of the 8,760 hours per year is in Appendix 4: Load
Duration.
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5.3 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES USAGE
A breakdown of energy usage for Resort facilities based upon audit results and computer modeling is
provided in Table 2 and Figure 1.
Component of Energy Use Annual Energy Proportion of Total
Use Energy Use (%)
(kWh/yr)
Air Conditioning 287,245 16.3%
Ventilation 122,561 6.9%
Workshop Equip. 766 0.0%
Cooking & Catering 82,084 4.6%
Lighting 279,934 15.8%
Laundry 28,691 1.6%
Refrigeration 292,634 16.6%
Office & Entertainment Equipment 80,303 4.5%
Pumping 280,855 15.9%
Hot Water 259,624 14.7%
Miscellaneous 52,762 3.0%
TOTALS 1,767,459 100.0%
Table 2: Breakdown of Total Energy Use by Service
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Total energy use on site (including water services detailed in Section 7) is 1,767 MWh (refer to
Appendix 5: Equipment Details). As can be seen from the table and pie chart, air conditioning &
ventilation followed by water heating, lighting, pumping, and refrigeration constitutes the highest
energy uses on site.
The following sections consider each service in detail.
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6 AUDIT – ENERGY SERVICES
6.1 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES
This section details our audit findings for each of the services provided on site, excluding water that is
provided in Section 7.
1. Lighting
2. Air conditioning
3. Hot water – guest, staff and operational services
4. Cooking facilities – Main kitchen.
5. Refrigeration – guest, staff and operational services.
6. Other services – includes appliances, office equipment, and workshop equipment.
For each of these energy services, the following will be provided:

• Description of Existing System
• Limitations of Existing System
• Efficient Alternative Design - results of our computer modeling, including energy savings, capital
and operational savings for a number of alternative efficient designs.
• Un-Met Services - details of energy service needs that are currently not been met by the existing
systems and also recommendations for future energy efficiency measures. No modeling has been
undertaken for these measures.
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6.2 LIGHTING
6.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING SYSTEM
Lighting uses 89,709 kWh/year of energy per year and accounts for an estimated 18% of the total
energy use of the Resort. Lighting sources at the Resort include:
• Low voltage halogen spot lighting and compact fluorescent lighting accommodation and central
core
• Low voltage halogen and CFLs for path and garden lighting
• T8 Fluorescent fittings throughout resort kitchen, offices and workshops
• Floodlights to provide security lighting
Lighting System Summary

1
Component of Energy Use Energy Use/yr Op. Costs GHG
(kWh/yr) ($) (Tonnes/yr)
Lighting 279,934 $97,977 228
Table 3: Lighting - Energy Use - Audit Results
6.2.2 LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING DESIGN
Equipment
 The existing lighting system in the guest accommodation and facilities of the resort utilises a range
of 35 watt to 50 watt halogen lamps. There is program of replacing all failed 50 watt lamps with 35
watt lamps, reducing lumen output for each application.
 The existing lighting system does not utilise efficient energy management practices.
 The existing lighting system in the office and back of house areas utilise the inefficient T8
fluorescent lamps.
Practices
 In many cases, 66% of unoccupied guestrooms were found to have one or more lights left on.
6.2.3 EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE DESIGN
Equipment
 Replace all halogen downlights with a 10 watt LED (similar lumen output to 50watt halogen)
downlight.

1
Based on the cost of electricity generation of $0.35/kWh.
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 Replace all T8 fluorescent fittings with LED fluorescent.
 Replace all compact fluorescent lamps with LED replacements.
Practices
 Educate staff and guests to switch off lights when not in use. For example, switching off halogen
downlights in the Shearwater Restaurant during daylight occupancy can reduce energy usage
from 18,000 kWh/year.
Recommended Lighting Efficiency Improvements
Energy Efficiency Initiative Energy Capital Op. Rate of GHG

Savings/yr Investment Savings Return (Tonnes/yr)
(kWh/yr) ($) ($) (%)
1. 16W Led fluro replacements
58,050 42,000 20,318 48% 47.40
(some energy management)
2. 6W LED incandescent and CFL
replacements (some energy
17,591 24,000 6,157 26% 14.36
management)
3. 10W LED halogen replacement
102,751 93,671 35,963 38% 83.90
(some energy management)
Table 4: Lighting - Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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6.3 AIR-CONDITIONING & VENTILATION
Air-conditioning and Ventilation which also ceiling fans uses around 409,806 kWh/year of energy per
year and accounts for an estimated 23.2% of the total electricity use of the Resort. Air conditioners are
used in seven guest units, the Shop, Aqua Spa, dive training room, Wobbly Bar, Staff Gym, Head
Chef, Pastry Kitchen and staff accommodation. All of the air conditioners are of the refrigerative direct
expansion split air conditioner type. This type of unit has a maximum technical efficiency of 300%.
Ventilation consists of kitchen exhausts and
Resort Air Conditioning & Ventilation Summary
Component of Energy Use Energy Use Op. Costs GHG

(kWh/yr) ($/yr) (Tonnes/yr)
Air Conditioners 287,245 100,536 235
Ceiling Fans 69,652 24,378 57
Kitchen Exhaust Fans 40,207 14,072 33
Table 5: Air-conditioning & Ventilation- Energy Use - Audit Results
Equipment
 The performance of DX type air conditioners are not controlled by room based energy
management technology, resulting in air conditioners operating in unoccupied rooms.
 The ceiling fan technology used throughout the resort uses on average 70 watts of power at high
speed compared with world best practice 25 watts, with higher air movement output, resulting in
wasted power.
 The kitchen exhaust ventilation fans are currently operated from early AM to late PM, the fan
exhaust volume is unable to be adjusted in accordance with the need of the kitchen’s levels of air
pollution.
Practices
 In areas such as the back of house, the air conditioners are on when there is often no occupancy,
wasting electrical energy.
Unmet Energy Services
 The resort has a desire to offer more wide spread guest room air conditioners. Current power
station constraints however, do not allow additional air conditioners to be installed.
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6.3.3 EFFICIENT DESIGN ALTERNATIVE
1. Install a movement-controlled energy management system on all air conditioners in the Resort
that allow the air conditioner to turn off when no one is utilising the office area, savings of up to
50% are estimated.
2. Replace all ceiling fans with high efficiency pulse modulated DC motor type units, saving up to
75% of the energy.
3. Install variable speed drive and light sensors in the main kitchen hoods to control the ventilsation
fans, this will reduce the expected energy usage by up to 70%.
Recommended Air Conditioning Improvements
Energy Efficiency Initiative Energy Capital Op. Rate of GHG

Savings/yr ($) Savings Return (%) (Tonnes/
(kWh/yr) ($) yr)
1. Energy Management on all air
conditioning systems 89,375 128,500 31,281 24% 73
2. Efficient fans 54,356 166,000 19,024 11% 44

3. Energy management on kitchen
exhaust 22,124 12,500 7,743 62% 18
Total 165,855 307,000 58,049 19% 135
Table 6: Air conditioning & Ventilation - Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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6.4 HOT WATER
Hot water uses an estimated 144,387 kWh/year of energy per year and accounts for 28% of the total
energy use of the Resort. The resort has a range of water heating solutions it uses, including electric
storage, electric boosted solar, gas instantaneous and heat recovery.
Hot Water System Summary

Electric Water Heating 259,624 90,868 212
Table 7: Hot Water - Energy Use - Audit Results

Equipment
• Electric boosted solar water heater and direct electric immersion element based water heaters are
used to provide hot water to a substantial part of the resort staff and guests. Electricity at 35
cents/kWh for diesel compares with 11 cents/kWh makes electricity a very expensive option. In
some instances an electric storage water heater is plumbed in series with the

1. Install solar water heaters with/or inline gas water heater in situations where direct electric storage
water heaters are used or install inline gas water heater where the solar water heater has electric
boosting.
2. A hot water supply line, in the order of 40mm pipe, with a return pump, would connect into the
existing power station hot water ring main and connect to the maintenance house water heater. A
controller would be installed on the existing hot water return in the maintenance shed to reduce
unneeded hot water recirculation.
Recommended Hot Water System Improvements

Energy Efficiency Initiatives Energy Capital Op. Rate of GHG
Savings/yr ($) Savings Return (Tonnes/yr)
(kWh/yr) ($) (%)
1. Solar with gas instantaneous 96,445 33,756 191,000 18% 79
2. Heat recovery from generator to 20,971 7,340 15,000

supply maintenance managers
49% 17
hot water system
Total 117,417 41,096 206,000 20% 96
Table 8: Hot Water - Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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6.5 CATERING FACILITIES

Catering uses an estimated 82,084 kWh/year of energy and accounts for 4.6% of the total electricity
used on site.
Both electrical and LPGas appliances are used for cooking in the main kitchen, although LPGas
predominates. Electric appliances include a 20kW combi steamer, 2 x 3kW belt toasters, 3.6kW Urn,
passthrough, and a 26kW Hobart Rack Conveyor Dishwasher. Gas appliances include a gas oven, a
gas combi steamer oven, deep fryer, hot plates and griller.
Cooking System Summary

Catering 82,084 28,729 67
Table 9: Catering - Energy Use - Audit Results

Due to the cost of electricity relative to LPGas, the use of an electric based catering equiments puts
additional load on the power station, at 3 times the cost per hour of an equivalent gas unit.

1. Replace electric rack conveyor dishwasher with an equivalent Fajor gas model. The current cost
of running an electric unit on a one-hour basis is $9. Using current pricing, the equivalent gas unit
would cost $2.1 for the same period.
2. Replace electric passthroughts, urn and 3 group coffee machines with an equivalent gas model.
The current cost of running an electric passthrough over one shift is $15. Using current pricing,
the equivalent gas unit would cost $5 for the same period.
3. Replace electric conveyor toasters with sensor controlled conveyor toasters. The current cost of
running the electric units each morning is $6.5. Using current pricing, the equivalent units with
sensor controls would cost $2 for the same period.
Recommended Cooking System Improvements
Energy Efficiency Initiatives Energy Capital Op. Savings Rate of GHG

Savings/yr ($) ($) Return (%) (Tonnes/yr)
(kWh/yr)
1. Gas passthroughs, gas instant
hot water, gas espresso
machines
12,263 26,500 4,292 16% 10
2. Automatic conveyor toasters 3,581 5,000 1,253 25% 3
3. Gas rack conveyor dishwasher 45,370 60,000 15,880 26% 37
Total 82,084 91,500 21,425 23% 50
Table 10: Catering - Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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6.6 REFRIGERATION FACILITIES
Refrigeration uses an estimated 292,634 kWh/year of energy per year and accounts for 16.6% of the
total energy used on site. Most of the Resort’s refrigeration capacity is located in the kitchen and
dining area. Equipment includes:
• freezer room (kitchen)
• cool room (kitchen)
• 4 door underbench cooler (kitchen)
• 4 door fridge/freezer ((kitchen)
• ice machine (kitchen)
• 2 door fridge (dining room)
• 2 door underbench fridge (dining room)
Refrigeration System Summary

Refrigeration 292,634 $102,422 239
Table 11: Refrigeration - Energy Use - Audit Results
Equipment
The existing refrigeration requirements appear to meet the current needs of the Resort with reference
to storage volume. The key limitations of the systems are as follows:
 Use of on/off controls is very inefficient relative to newer analogue controls
 Use of multiple small compressors, which are relatively inefficient, compared to a few larger type
refrigerator compressors.
 No redundancy in any one unit compressor, if a unit fails, its system will fail to operate.
The 109 x 100L bar fridges used in the guest rooms are inefficient relative to newer models.
1. Rationalise the number of small compressors, with efficient larger compressor and establish a
racking system, with a variable speed drive to improve overall performance of the refrigeration
system.
 Install digital controls on the refrigeration system, with each evaporator installed with a digital
TX valve, pressure and temperature monitoring equipment.
2. Install more efficient 100L bar fridges and modify suite cabinets to allow bar fridges to breath and
cool.
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3. Install a vending machine miser on the staff vending machine.
Recommended Refrigeration Improvements

Savings/yr ($) Savings Return (%) (Tonnes/
(kWh/yr) ($) yr)
1. Bar fridges in family suites 6,578 10,000 2,302 23% 5
replaced with efficient models
2. Bar fridges in non-family suites 20,082 2,000 7,029 351% 16
removed
3. VSD racked compressors with 54,207 89,500 18,972 21% 44
digital controls for kitchen
coldrooms and freezer rooms and
VSD and digital controls for bar
coldroom
4. Staff vending machine energy 241 500 84 17% 0
management
Total 81,107 102,000 28,387 413% 66
Table 12: Refrigeration - Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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6.7 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Laundry facilities (washers and dryers in the laundry) use an estimated 114,619 kWh/year and
account for 22% of the resort’s total energy usage. The electric clothes dryers use a significant
proportion of the resort power generation capacity at the resort, approximately 20%.
Current laundry requirements are being met with the following equipment:
• 3 x Commercial Electric Washer
• 3 x Commercial Dryers
• 1 x Electric Clothes Iron
Laundry System Summary

Laundry (Washers and Dryers) 28,691 $10,041 23.4
Table 13: Laundry - Electricity Use - Audit Results
Equipment
Drying clothes using electricity is very energy inefficient. The dryers operate for up to 14 hours a day.
This constitutes a substantial energy use and power load for the resort.
1. Replace the guest laundry electric clothes dryers in the guest laundry facilities similar capacity
gas dryers.
Recommended Laundry System Improvements

Savings/yr ($) Savings Return (%) (Tonnes/yr)
(kWh/yr) ($)
1. Replace guest laundry electric 4,030 11,000 1,411 13% 3.3
dryers with gas models.
2. Replace main laundry detergent 12,264 4,000 4,292 107% 10.0
with cold water detergent.
Table 14: Laundry - Efficient Alternatives
6.7.4 UNMET SERVICES
A sheet flattener, which dries and flattens sheets has been purchased.
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6.8 OTHER SERVICES
Other energy loads of the Resort include Office Equipment, Appliances (such as dive air compressors,
TVs, audio equipment, etc), Ventilation and Workshop Equipment. The energy use attributed to each
of these services is given in Table 15.
Summary of Other Energy Consuming Services

Office Equipment 3,277 $983 0.8
Appliances 23,236 $6,971 5.8
Workshop Equipment 743 $260 0.6
Table 15: Appliances, Office, Ventilation and Workshop Equipment - Audit Results
Practices
1. In the short term there are no cost-effective recommendations with respect to the existing
equipment. However, in the longer term it is recommended that energy efficiency be included as
part of the purchase decision when procuring future equipment. For example, photocopiers,
printers, and computers with the Energy Star label have the capacity to 'go to sleep' when not in
use, potentially cutting consumption by around two-thirds.
Recommended Energy Efficiency Purchasing
Energy Efficiency Initiative Energy Capital Op. Savings Rate of GHG

Savings/yr ($) ($) Return (%) (Tonnes/yr)
(kWh/yr)
Include energy efficiency as part 2,185 - $656 - 0.6
of the purchase decision when
procuring future equipment.
Table 16: Appliances, Office and Workshop Equipment- Recommended Efficient Alternatives
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7 CONCLUSIONS
Heron Island Resort can achieve substantial energy savings from the implementation of energy
efficient technologies and energy management practices. The total energy demand of 1,767 MWh per
annum can be reduced by approximately 832 MWh, bringing the Resorts’ total electricity load down to
965 MWh per annum. This can be seen in Table 24.
HERON ISLAND RESORT

ESTIMATED ENERGY SAVINGS FROM IMPLEMENTING
ENERGY EFFIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Component of Energy MODELLED EXISTING MODELLED EFFICIENT
Use ENERGY USE ENERGY USE
ENERGY SERVICE Annual Proportion of Annual Proportion of Energy
Energy Use Total Energy Energy Use Total Energy Savings
(kWh/yr) Use (%) (kWh/yr) Use (%) (kWh)
Air Conditioning & 409,806 23.2% 409,806 42.4% 165,855
Ventilation
766 0.0% 766 0.1% -
Workshop Equip.
82,084 4.6% 25,691 2.7% 56,393
Cooking & Catering
279,934 15.8% 101,543 10.5% 178,392
Lighting
28,691 1.6% 12,397 1.3% 16,294
Laundry
292,634 16.6% 214,277 22.2% 78,356
Refrigeration
Office & Entertainment 80,303 4.5% 76,385 7.9% 3,919
Equipment
280,855 15.9% 95,838 9.9% 185,016
Pumping
259,624 14.7% 142,209 14.7% 117,417
Hot Water
52,762 3.0% 52,389 5.4% 372
Miscellaneous
1,767,459 100.0% 965,447 100.0% 802,014
Total
Table 24: Audit Energy Use versus Efficient Energy Use
Modelling of the peak power demand indicates it will be reduced from 460kW to 250kW (refer to
Appendix 3: Peak Power Demand). This reduction in load equates to an annual saving in fuel
consumption of 241,000 litres of diesel valued at $280,000.
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8 RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 OVERVIEW
Heron Island Resort has an opportunity to reduce its diesel purchases by nearly $280,000 per annum
through investing an estimated $966,000 in energy efficiency and energy management initiatives
(these savings are based on the Resort’s current occupancy rates). This represents a rate of return on
investment of 29%. In addition, it provides greenhouse gas savings of approximately 620 tonnes per
annum. A summary of the recommendations for implementation of energy efficiency measures is
given in Table 25. It contains the electrical savings achievable by implementing the recommendations.
Please note that the difference between the totals in Table 24 and 25 equates to the increased use of
LPGas, a cheaper, cleaner fuel supply.
8.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
Energy Efficiency and Energy Management Initiatives fall into two categories: technology and
practices. The implementation of the recommended technology initiatives appears easy, but is only the
beginning of an effective Energy Management Program. Without the implementation of best practice
policies and procedures, long term energy savings can be compromised.
All levels of Management and Staff need to feel they have ownership of energy efficiency
management within the Resort. The energy efficiency paradigm needs to be a part of the business
culture. Senior Management needs to demonstrate commitment through their business plans,
reporting and actions, and needs a particular Manager to champion energy efficiency. Other Staff
members need training to raise awareness of how to achieve energy efficient outcomes. Lodge
Guests will require education about energy and water conservation measures.
Throughout the report the implementation of a systemic Energy Management System is

recommended. It could be incorporated into an overall Environmental Management System, or be an
independent system. A monthly reporting system that allows ongoing reporting of energy efficiency or
inefficiency should be implemented.
HERON ISLAND RESORT

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDED COST EFFECTIVE INITIATIVES
kWh
LIGHTS Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
16W Led fluro replacements (some
energy management) 58,050 42,000 20,318 48.4% 47.4
6W LED incandescent and CFL
replacements (some energy
management) 17,591 24,000 6,157 25.7% 14.4
10W LED halogen replacement (some
energy management) 102,751 93,671 35,963 38.4% 83.9
Total 178,392 159,671 62,437 39.1% 145.7
kWh
AIR CONDITIONING Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
Energy management air conditioners 89,375 128,500 31,281 24.3% 73.0
Efficient fans 54,356 166,000 19,024 11.5% 44.4
Energy management on kitchen 22,124 12,500 7,743 61.9% 18.1
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exhaust
Total 165,855 307,000 58,049 18.9% 135.4
kWh
WATER HEATING Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
Solar with gas instantaneous 96,445 33,756 191,000 17.7% 78.8
Heat recovery from generator to supply
maintanance managers hot water
system 20,971 7,340 15,000 48.9% 17.1
Total 117,417 41,096 206,000 19.9% 95.9
kWh
CATERING Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
Gas passthroughs, gas instant hot
water, gas espresso machines 12,263 26,500 4,292 16.2% 10.0
Automatic conveyor toasters 3,581 5,000 1,253 25.1% 2.9
Gas rack conveyor dishwasher 45,370 60,000 15,880 26.5% 37.0
Total 91,500 21,425 23.4% 50.0
kWh
REFRIGERATION Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
Bar fridges in family suites replaced
with efficient models 6,578 10,000 2,302 23.0% 5.4
Bar fridges in non-family suites
removed 20,082 2,000 7,029 351.4% 16.4
VSD racked compressors with digital
controls for kitchen coldrooms and
freezer rooms and VSD and digital
controls for bar coldroom 54,207 89,500 18,972 21.2% 44.3
Staff vending machine energy
management 241 500 84 16.9% 0.2
Total 81,107 102,000 28,387 412.5% 66.2
kWh
LANUDRY Saving CapX Opx ROI GHG
All guest dryers replaced with gas types 4,030 11,000 1,411 13% 3.3
Use cold/warm water detergents in
laundry 12,264 4,000 4,292 107% 10.0
Total 16,294 15,000 5,703 38% 13.3
* This is the modelled electricity saving in kWh. It does not include LPGas usage as Table 24 does.
Table 25: Summary of Recommended Energy Efficiency Initiatives
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APPENDIX 1 - PROJECT
METHODOLOGY
Stage 1: Audit/Review of Existing Energy Utilisation Technologies
A detailed audit including the installation of energy measuring equipment at the main switchboard and
testing of particular equipment was undertaken to determine:
• The Resort’s total energy load and its power demand pattern
• Individual energy consuming loads throughout the resort
• Energy use patterns of end-use appliances and technologies
• Current maintenance regime and annual operating costs
Particular attention was given to:

• Lighting systems including assessment of current lighting levels and control strategies,
years till end of life and resort/maintenance staff satisfaction
• Climate control/Refrigeration/Ventilation including assessment of current air conditioning,
ventilation and distribution systems. This included assessment of the general condition of
the plant, control strategies, inventory of air conditioning/ventilation/distribution equipment
and resort/maintenance staff satisfaction.
• Water Heating assessment of current insulation and condition.
• Energy Management Practices assessment of current energy management practices.
Stage 2: Audit/Review of Existing Power Generation System
A detailed audit will be undertaken of the power generation system to determine:

• The resort’s total fuel inputs
• Current power generation loading and efficiency
• Current maintenance regime
• Annual operating costs
Stage 3: Analysis and Review
EnSight will provide a summary of design solutions and recommendations that satisfy eco-efficient
principles and:
• Meet established quality service standards
• Meet clients’ investment criteria
• Meet maintenance and building user requirements
• Meet the clients’ Environmental Management System requirements
Modeling of audit and demand management options for the resort was undertaken using EnSight’
proprietary software ECO-EFFICIENT DESIGNSOFTWARE.
Project Deliverables:
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A comprehensive report outlining energy efficiency measures for implementation are provided. The
report provides a tiered action plan for immediate opportunities and longer-term eco-efficient
opportunities. Topics covered in this report include:
• Power generation
• Renewable energy systems
• Air conditioning
• Lighting
• Water heating
• Passive strategies
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APPENDIX 2 - LOAD STATISTICS
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APPENDIX 3 - PEAK POWER DEMAND
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APPENDIX 4 - LOAD DURATION
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ENERGY SAVINGS

Prepared for Wide Bay Water Corporation

Integrated Energy Services Corporation Pty Ltd

• implement energy efficient lighting

• implement energy efficient ceiling fans

• installation of gas based clothes drying equipment in guest laundries

• installation of room based air conditioning system controls

• installation of energy meters to monitor resort building energy use

• Establish and implement an energy management program

In preparing this Energy Service Report, the objectives include:

3.3 SCOPE OF WORKS

Stage 1: Audit/Review of Existing Energy Utilisation Technologies

Stage 2: Audit/Review of Existing Power Generation System

Stage 3: Analysis and Review

• Recommends cost effective energy efficient strategies.

In undertaking the project, the following activities were undertaken:

1. Pre-site visit research

3. Site energy audit

4. Computer energy and financial modeling

5. Analysis of modeling data and preparation of report including an implementation strategy.

treatment infrastructure design, groundwater management or environmental issues relating to sewage

3.7 SITE INSPECTIONS AND INTERVIEWS

4.2 HERON ISLAND RESORT

4.2.1 HERON ISLAND RESORT FACILITIES

The Resort was developed in 1990. Resort facilities include:

5 CURRENT ENERGY USAGE

5.1 ANNUAL ENERGY USAGE

Table 1a: Total Power Station Annual Fuel Consumption

Table 1a: Total Heron island Resort Annual Fuel Consumption

5.2 PEAK POWER DEMAND & LOAD DURATION

5.3 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES USAGE

The following sections consider each service in detail.

6 AUDIT – ENERGY SERVICES

6.1 RESORT ENERGY SERVICES

For each of these energy services, the following will be provided:

6.2.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING SYSTEM

• T8 Fluorescent fittings throughout resort kitchen, offices and workshops

• Floodlights to provide security lighting

Lighting System Summary

Lighting 279,934 $97,977 228

Table 3: Lighting - Energy Use - Audit Results

6.2.2 LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING DESIGN

6.2.3 EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVE DESIGN

 Replace all T8 fluorescent fittings with LED fluorescent.

 Replace all compact fluorescent lamps with LED replacements.

Recommended Lighting Efficiency Improvements

Energy Efficiency Initiative Energy Capital Op. Rate of GHG

Table 4: Lighting - Recommended Efficient Alternatives

6.3 AIR-CONDITIONING & VENTILATION

6.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING SYSTEM

Resort Air Conditioning & Ventilation Summary

Component of Energy Use Energy Use Op. Costs GHG

Ceiling Fans 69,652 24,378 57

Kitchen Exhaust Fans 40,207 14,072 33

Table 5: Air-conditioning & Ventilation- Energy Use - Audit Results

6.3.2 LIMITATIONS OF EXISTING DESIGN

Unmet Energy Services

6.3.3 EFFICIENT DESIGN ALTERNATIVE

Recommended Air Conditioning Improvements

Energy Efficiency Initiative Energy Capital Op. Rate of GHG

2. Efficient fans 54,356 166,000 19,024 11% 44

Total 165,855 307,000 58,049 19% 135

Table 6: Air conditioning & Ventilation - Recommended Efficient Alternatives