The Energy Commission has organised a sensitisation programme for hotel owners and other stakeholders in the hospitality industry on energy conservation and efficiency.
The Manager of Energy Efficiency Regulations at the Ghana Energy Commission, Hubert Nsoh Zan, said the engagement with members of the Ghana Hotels Association in Tamale was aimed at promoting efficient energy use and helping hotels reduce their electricity bills.
He said the Commission was educating hotel owners and managers on how to identify and properly use energy-efficient appliances, conserve electricity and reduce operational costs.
According to him, air conditioners and refrigerators are among the major electricity-consuming appliances in hotels, making their efficient use critical to reducing energy consumption.
Mr. Zan advised hoteliers to purchase regulated, energy-efficient appliances with the appropriate energy-efficiency labels.
He explained that simple practices could also contribute significantly to energy savings.
“For example, refrigerators should not be placed near heat-producing appliances and should not be opened unnecessarily,” he said.
Mr. Zan said the initiative began in the southern sector in 2025 and was expanded to northern Ghana in 2026, with engagements held in Damongo, Wa, Bolgatanga and Tamale.
He expressed confidence that the programme would help hotels reduce operating costs, improve energy efficiency and support the continued growth of Ghana’s hospitality industry.
The Chairman of the Ghana Hotels Association in the Northern Region, Mr. Gilbert Derry, also stressed the importance of energy efficiency to the successful operation of hotels.
He said electricity could account for up to 60 percent of hotel operating needs, making energy management a major factor in determining profitability.
Mr. Derry noted that the energy ratings of appliances, rather than only their purchase prices, could significantly affect a hotel’s long-term operating costs.
He encouraged hotel owners to invest in highly rated air conditioners and refrigerators, replace conventional bulbs with energy-saving LED lighting, and install photocells and motion sensors to automatically control lighting when necessary.
He said reducing energy consumption would help hotels lower operating costs, improve service delivery, increase profitability and enhance staff welfare.
Mr. Derry further noted that energy efficiency also contributes to environmental protection by reducing excessive energy consumption and its associated contribution to climate-related challenges.
He therefore urged hotel owners to make energy efficiency a priority, stressing that it would benefit their businesses, customers, employees and the environment.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
