Overview

The Royal Atlantis Resort in Dubai aimed to improve efficiency and sustainability in its large kitchen facilities. To reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, the management installed Intelli-Hood’s Demand-Controlled Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. This advanced technology significantly enhanced the kitchen’s operations, leading to substantial cost and energy savings.

Performance

The project’s success relied on a carefully planned installation that minimized operational disruptions through a phased approach, completed outside peak hours. Intelli-Hood’s advanced technology, adjusting fan speeds based on real-time cooking demands, was key. Extensive staff training on the new system ensured a smooth transition and effective usage. As a result, the kitchen achieved optimal performance and significant energy savings, with annual utility costs dropping 54% from $389,794 to $180,006, significantly boosting the resort’s bottom line.

 

 

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Overview

Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, known for its world-class hospitality and renowned Deli Bakery, sought to enhance operational efficiency and reduce utility costs by upgrading its kitchen facilities. The Deli Bakery kitchen faced high utility expenses, totaling $5,239 annually, due to inefficient ventilation and exhaust systems.

To address these challenges, Emirates Palace installed Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. This advanced technology modulates fan speeds based on real-time cooking demands, increasing speed when necessary and decreasing it when demand is low, thereby reducing energy waste and improving efficiency.

Performance

The installation of Intelli-Hood® at Emirates Palace brought about significant improvements in various operational areas. Utility expenses for the Deli Bakery decreased drastically from $5,239 to $1,685 annually, resulting in a substantial saving of $3,554. Additionally, operating costs were reduced by 68%, demonstrating the efficiency gains from the intelligent control system.

The Intelli-Hood system optimized the average fan speed at 42%, effectively modulating ventilation based on kitchen demands and reducing energy waste. Furthermore, the implementation led to an impressive annual reduction of 61,308 lbs of CO2 emissions, highlighting the system’s sustainability benefits.

Conclusion

Emirates Palace’s Deli Bakery significantly reduced high utility expenses and improved operational efficiency by implementing Intelli-Hood’s DCKV control system. This upgrade led to substantial cost savings and demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability by markedly reducing CO2 emissions. The successful integration of this advanced technology highlights Emirates Palace’s dedication to operational excellence and environmental responsibility within their culinary facilities.

 

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Overview

Fairmont Palm Dubai collaborated with Taka Solutions to conduct an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) aimed at identifying areas of high energy usage and waste. The audit revealed that the hotel’s kitchens presented a significant opportunity for energy savings. Consequently, they chose to install Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) controls due to their versatility and scalability. These controls could be retrofitted into existing hoods without the need for new hoods and ductwork, preserving UL listings.

Performance

The initial installation took place in 2019, and recent analyses have shown even greater savings than initially projected. Intelli-Hood was implemented in seven of the hotel’s kitchens, leading to a substantial reduction in operating costs. Initially, the hotel saw a 38% decrease in these costs, which has since grown to 53%, translating to annual savings of $103,299 in utility costs for the commercial kitchens.

After the installation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Fairmont Palm Dubai’s kitchen achieved an average fan speed of 68%. This modulation of fan speeds not only improved overall fan performance but also significantly reduced energy waste, enhancing the kitchen’s operational efficiency. The reduced energy waste also minimized the kitchen’s carbon emission, thus improving the overall sustainability.

Conclusion

The DCKV controls have paid for themselves multiple times over through energy savings alone. Additionally, the installation of Intelli-Hood has not only decreased energy consumption but has also created a more comfortable and quieter environment for both staff and guests. This project underscores the effectiveness of Intelli-Hood in enhancing energy efficiency and operational cost savings while improving workplace conditions.

 

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Overview

Performance

Before implementing Intelli-Hood, the club incurred an annual utility cost of 23,860 AED (Figure A). Post-installation, these costs dramatically dropped to 14,578 AED, yielding savings of 9,282 AED. This reduction highlights Intelli-Hood’s efficacy in managing energy consumption more efficiently, thus lowering utility expenses significantly.

Moreover, the system optimized the exhaust fan usage, maintaining an average fan speed utilization of 74%, as depicted in Figure B. This capability to precisely adjust fan operations according to kitchen requirements demonstrates Intelli-Hood’s operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Overall, the integration of Intelli-Hood at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club has been a strategic move with substantial benefits. It not only slashed utility costs but also cut overall operating expenses by 39% and reduced carbon emissions. Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls have regulated the kitchen’s fan speeds and helped to reduce energy waste. This initiative underscores the club’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

 

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Overview

Renowned as an iconic luxury hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah Al Qasr has upheld its reputation for delivering top-notch guest experiences. Keeping pace with the industry’s focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency, the hotel embraced the implementation of Intelli-Hood®—a cutting-edge demand control kitchen ventilation system—to align with global trends and trim operational expenses. This case study delves into the outcomes, emphasizing substantial utility cost savings and improved energy efficiency resulting from this transformative installation.

Performance

Prior to adopting Intelli-Hood®, Jumeirah Al Qasr grappled with considerable utility expenses, notably within its kitchen operations, reaching an annual expenditure of $87,270. Seeking to streamline operational efficiency and cut costs, the hotel management introduced Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls. This implementation led to an annual utility savings of $21,933.

The installation of the Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system in Jumeriah’s commercial kitchen skillfully regulated exhaust hoods in response to real-time cooking activity. By using dual sensing, this smart technology effectively reduced energy waste and optimized airflow—a graphical representation below demonstrates this process. By modulating the kitchen fans, Jumeriah successfully achieved a significant annual savings of 182,770 lbs./year and curbed their carbon dioxide emissions.

Conclusion

The implementation of Intelli-Hood® at Jumeriah showcased impressive results, boasting a remarkable 1.9-year payback period. This installation not only delivered financial benefits but also contributed significantly to environmental sustainability by slashing the hotel’s carbon footprint by 182,770 lbs. per year. Furthermore, the system’s introduction markedly improved energy efficiency within Jumeriah’s commercial kitchen, demonstrating its tangible impact on operational excellence and environmental responsibility.

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Overview

The upscale Radisson Blu hotel, situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, encountered a dilemma involving rising utility expenses within its commercial kitchens. In response, the hotel opted to address this concern by installing Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. Intelli-Hood employs dual sensing smart technology to optimize kitchen ventilation, reduce energy waste, and elevate operational efficiency.

Performance

Before adopting Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Radisson Blu faced substantial utility expenses, amounting to a significant annual expenditure of $71,007 for its kitchens. This financial challenge prompted the hotel to invest in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system to lower utility costs and improve operational efficiency. Renowned as the industry leader in optimizing kitchen ventilation based on real cooking activities, this system aids in reducing energy usage and operational expenses.

The integration of Intelli-Hood® into all commercial kitchens at Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi was conducted smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to the hotel’s daily operations. The completed process produced notable efficiency and performance outcomes.

After implementing Intelli-Hood®, the hotel realized substantial annual utility cost savings, amounting to $39,142. Consequently, the post-installation utility expenses dropped significantly from the initial $71,007 to a more efficient $31,865, marking a noteworthy decrease in operational expenses for the establishment. This reduction highlighted the tangible benefits and enhanced financial efficiency resulting from Intelli-Hood’s implementation.

Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi achieved an impressive ROI of 1.8 years, underscoring substantial cost savings and operational advantages stemming from their investment in Intelli-Hood. This installation led to a remarkable 55% drop in operational expenses, bolstering the hotel’s financial sustainability and profitability. Additionally, the enhanced energy efficiency reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 898,420 lbs. annually, significantly shrinking the hotel’s overall carbon footprint.

The hotel’s commercial kitchens achieved an optimized average fan speed of 63%, ensuring a harmonized ventilation system aligned with cooking activities. The graph below showcases the fluctuations in fan speed based on cooking demand, depicting the system’s adaptability. This meticulous synchronization significantly contributed to enhancing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the kitchen’s operation, representing a more streamlined and economical approach.

Conclusion

Intelli-Hood® implementation at Radisson Blu – Abu Dhabi yielded a reduction in utility costs, operational expenses, and overall CO2 emissions. This installation of the DCKV system emerged as a valuable investment, optimizing kitchen performance and significantly enhancing energy efficiency.

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Overview

Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi, a well-known extended-stay hotel, encountered a challenge related to elevated utility costs, particularly within their commercial kitchens. Striving to enhance energy efficiency, decrease operational expenses, and bolster sustainability, the hotel made the decision to implement Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system.

Prior to integrating Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi grappled with substantial utility expenses. The hotel faced an annual expenditure of $3,376 for its commercial kitchens, presenting a tangible financial hurdle for the establishment.

Performance

To overcome the challenge of high utility costs in their commercial kitchen, Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi chose to invest in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system, known for optimizing kitchen ventilation and reducing energy consumption and operational costs. The installation seamlessly integrated the DCKV system into all commercial kitchens, carefully minimizing disruptions to the hotel’s daily operations and maintaining its commitment to high-quality service.

Post-installation, the hotel attained an annual utility cost savings of $2,114, reducing utility expenses from $3,376 to $1,262 (refer to Figure A), signaling a substantial drop in operational costs.

Staybridge was able to achieve an impressive ROI of 3.1 years, emphasizing the economic feasibility of the Intelli-Hood DCKV system and highlighting substantial cost savings and operational benefits from the investment. The installation led to an outstanding 63% decrease in operational expenses, significantly bolstering the hotel’s profitability and financial sustainability. Additionally, the enhanced energy efficiency resulted in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 48,514 lbs. annually, aligning with the hotel’s sustainability goals and reaffirming its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Conclusion

The incorporation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system at Staybridge Suites Abu Dhabi has emerged as an unequivocal success story. This implementation resulted in substantial savings in utility costs, showcased an impressive return on investment, marked a considerable decrease in operational expenses, and demonstrated noteworthy reductions in carbon emissions. The multifaceted impact of this system has not only enhanced the hotel’s financial efficiency but also underscored its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, establishing a commendable balance between economic and ecological sustainability.

 

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Overview

Crowne Plaza Hotel on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, is esteemed for offering a luxurious and memorable guest experience. However, the hotel encountered a pressing issue with soaring utility costs within its commercial kitchens. Seeking to bolster operational efficiency, the hotel opted to address this challenge by implementing Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system. Prior to integrating Intelli-Hood’s DCKV controls, the hotel faced considerable utility expenses related to its commercial kitchens, reaching a substantial annual expenditure of $79,552, posing a financial hurdle for the establishment.

Performance

Crowne Plaza tackled this challenge by investing in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system, renowned for its capacity to optimize kitchen ventilation, cut energy usage, and enhance operational efficiency. The hotel smoothly incorporated Intelli-Hood® into all commercial kitchens, executing the installation meticulously to avoid disruptions to daily operations and ensure a seamless transition.

The outcomes stemming from Intelli-Hood’s installation at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Abu Dhabi, were notably advantageous, showcasing significant benefits in terms of utility cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency for the establishment.

Following the successful installation, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Abu Dhabi experienced an annual utility cost savings of $44,431. This achievement was due to a significant reduction in utility expenses, decreasing from the initial $79,552 to a more efficient $35,121. This decrease in operational costs underscored the tangible benefits and financial efficiency gained through the implementation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system.

Crowne Plaza achieved an impressive ROI of 1.9 years, showcasing substantial cost savings and operational advantages from the DCKV investment. The installation of Intelli-Hood led to a remarkable 56% cut in operational expenses, notably enhancing the hotel’s financial sustainability and profitability. Improved energy efficiency in the kitchen resulted in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1,019,802 lbs. annually, contributing to a reduced overall carbon footprint. The optimized average fan speed of 65% in the hotel’s kitchens aligned ventilation with cooking activities, fostering a more energy-efficient and cost-effective operation.

Conclusion

The implementation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Abu Dhabi emerged as a highly beneficial and strategic investment. The incorporation of DCKV controls yielded substantial utility cost savings, showcasing an impressive ROI and a substantial decrease in operational expenses. It also resulted in notable reductions in CO2 emissions, highlighting the system’s multifaceted impact on the hotel’s efficiency and environmental responsibility. This investment not only showcased immediate financial benefits but also emphasized the hotel’s commitment to sustainability through reduced carbon emissions.

 

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Overview

Centro Hotel Abu Dhabi, recognized for its modern design and dedication to ensuring guest comfort, encountered a hurdle in handling its utility expenses. Elevated costs, especially within its commercial kitchens, led the hotel to seek energy-efficient alternatives. To tackle this challenge, the hotel opted to resolve the issue by implementing Intelli-Hood’s Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system.

Performance

Centro Hotel Abu Dhabi struggled with substantial utility costs, facing an annual expenditure of $15,670 within its commercial kitchens, creating a significant financial strain. In a bid to enhance sustainability efforts, the hotel chose to invest in Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system. Promising optimized ventilation to lower energy consumption and operational costs, the system aimed to address this issue.

The seamless installation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system in all commercial kitchens ensured minimal disruption to the hotel’s daily operations, preserving its high service standards.

Favorable outcomes were achieved from the installation of Intelli-Hood at Centro Hotel Abu Dhabi. The hotel achieved an annual utility savings of $7,345, significantly reducing post-installation costs from $15,670 to $8,325. This marked a substantial decrease in operational expenses. With an impressive ROI of 2.2 years, the success underscores the economic viability of the Intelli-Hood DCKV system, emphasizing substantial cost savings and operational advantages from this investment.

The kitchen’s average fan speed was adjusted to 73%, synchronizing ventilation with cooking activities (refer to the graph below). This alignment led to enhanced energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the Intelli-Hood installation not only curbed energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions but also significantly contributed to the hotel’s sustainability objectives, reducing CO2 emissions by 168,584 lbs. annually.

Conclusion

The implementation of Intelli-Hood’s DCKV system at Centro Hotel Abu Dhabi stands as a successful integration. This installation has delivered noteworthy utility cost savings, boasting an impressive ROI and elevating operational efficiency to achieve a substantial 47% reduction in operating expenses. Such advancements underscore the system’s profound impact on enhancing the hotel’s financial efficiency and operational effectiveness, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of cost-effective sustainability.

 

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