The energy saving initiative, known as ‘Measure 2 Manage', will measure energy consumption in real-time, monitoring the pre-draw and final-draw activities taking place at the venue. With the information collated from this event, both parties will be able to review the centre's energy consumption peaks and patterns on a minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour or day-to-day basis, in order to make recommendations on how to curb it in the future for similar events.
In addition to being able to monitor and translate energy consumptions in real time and making this information easily accessible to external parties, the remote meter reading system can also isolate and monitor various rooms or sections of a building making it even more practical for businesses to find ways to curb energy consumption.
As one of the industry leaders in sustainability, the centre is committed to transforming the events industry to one that is socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. According to CEO, Rashid Toefy, “CTICC is continually thinking of new and innovative ways to implement sustainable initiatives throughout the centre and to encourage event greening. We are partnering with Eskom on this initiative to monitor and reduce our energy consumption.”
He added that through a concerted effort of switching off unnecessary plant and equipment during December 2008, the centre made a significant saving on electricity, which shows the difference that can be made if one is cognisant of how to reduce ones carbon footprint.
It is one of the only convention centres in Africa that has had its processes certified according to the internationally recognised systems standards ISO 9001 (Quality Assurance), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Systems).
By visiting the project site on www.measure2manage.co.za, interested parties will have access to the CTICC's energy consumption; carbon emissions and energy demand over the draw period, as well as energy saving tips and links to further energy saving information. Visitors to the site will also have the option of registering for periodic energy saving email alerts.
