Monday, August 10, 2009

Save, save, save..energy, water and MONEY

I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel, you were talking so brave and so sweet.

Most of our departments are now back in business and in full swing. Our friends in the Silly Walks Division of the General Services, Parking and Walking Department are still very silly.

The Energy Division of the Energy, Water and Sewage Department has been very busy mapping energy usage in the entire hotel.

You may have seen it before; “Take responsibility for the Environment. Use towels more than once. Don’t waste water. Save the Earth – YOU can make a difference!” and other cover up’s for saving money. Be green!

Giving me head on the unmade bed, while the limousines wait in the street. Those were the reasons and that was New York.

Energy costs are increasing in Russia. Natural gas prices are down and the cost of electricity will be increased to compensate. Yes, this is logical. At least in this part of the world where "Things are just like home, but very different". It's well described in Pareto's fifth theorem showing how the wealthy 20% of the population make sure that the poorer 80% always use all their money to make the 20% richer.

We were running for the money and the flesh, and that was called love for the workers in song and probably still is for those of them left.

Our management, well known for their bravery, has once again has taken some really brave decisions backed by detailed research. One of their previous brave action was letting "a beautiful blond woman" speak on behalf of the management in a meeting. You could wonder if they don't know what blonde's are for.

1. Heads of all hotel organization units shall assure control over efficient use of electric power (table lamps, PCs, printers, lights, conditioners). At the end of each business day all of the above mentioned sources of power consumption in working and conference rooms shall be switched off.
2. Heads of business units and employees in charge of negotiation agreements shall be administrative liable for non-compliance with power saving policy requirements.
3. All parties concerned shall be acquainted with this Order.
4. Duty to monitor the performance of this Order shall be imposed on Head of Energy and Sewage Division, Mr. Manuel from Barcelona.


Signed

B. Faulty

This is an excellent example for most corporations. People at Paveletskaya sq, Forus, Vækerø, Paris and Bergen all says; "YES, let's do it?! It's the Financial Crisis, remember, and we all need to contribute in saving money!"

Ah, but you got away, didn't you babe, you just turned your back on the crowd!

Here's your opportunity to make a contribution to fight the Global Warming or the Financial Crisis. Your first step is to measure consumption.

Feel free to use our well proven plan. Adjust as needed. Don't quote your source.

First exercise:

Due to scheduled power consumption measurements, please be advised to act as follows on September 1st, 2009:
• For employees working on the 1st and 2nd floors - from 11:00 to 12:30 switch on and leave switched on electric light, air conditioners, and PCs in all rooms.
• For employees working on the 3rd and 4th floors - from 11:30 to 12:30 switch on and leave switched on electric light, air conditioners, and PCs in all rooms

Second exercise:

Due to scheduled power consumption measurements, please be advised to act as follows on September 2nd, 2009:
• For employees working on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors - from 15:00 to 16:30 switch on electric light, air conditioners, and PCs in all rooms.

Third exercise:

Due to scheduled power consumption measurements, please be advised that all guests on 5th floor should stay in their rooms between 15:00 and 16:30 hrs and act as follows on September 3rd, 2009:
• Guests living on the 5th floor - from 15.00 to 16.30 switch on electric light, air conditioners, hair dryers, TVs, and personal laptops in all rooms.


This may not fit for your case, but in general people work on 1st to 4th floors and 5th floor and above are guests and management.

You fixed yourself, you said, "Well never mind, we are ugly but we have the music."

And then you got away, didn't you babe...

And we are all proud and convinced that one day we will win the Best Hotels Award for innovation.

Welcome to our hotel!



I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel.
That's all, and I don't even think of you that often!
But I have to say - are YOU the one logging on from Hollywood?



And by the way, who the hell is logging on from Arlington, Virginia? As far as I know, that's where the CIA is located! Stay away guys!

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