Energy-Saving Solutions for Five-Star Hotels in Vietnam
What will you learn?
Which systems are the main energy consumers in hotels?
What operational optimization solutions have been practically implemented at Daewoo, Sheraton, and JW Marriott Hanoi?
What management and people-related factors help ensure long-term energy efficiency?
Course Description
The course “Energy-Saving Solutions for Five-Star Hotels in Vietnam” is part of the Building Energy Efficiency training series. Led by expert Nguyen Van Chinh, who has nearly 30 years of experience in technical management in five-star hotels, the course provides practical insights into energy operations and optimization in high-end hotels.
The course helps learners understand the main energy-consuming systems, explore case studies from Daewoo, Sheraton, and JW Marriott Hanoi, and identify non-technical factors such as management, finance, and people that contribute to energy efficiency.
The course consists of three main modules, covering technical solutions, case studies, and factors that support sustainable energy efficiency.
Note: To receive a certificate, learners must complete the course and achieve a score of over 80% in the final assessment of each module.
Course Content
Instructor
1. Professional Education
- 1974–1979: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (Major: Mechanical Engineering)
- 1994–1997 and 1994–1995: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2. Professional Experience
02/2025–Present: Senior Technical Manager, Masterise Corporation
- Managing technical operations for high-end real estate projects, including JW Marriott Residences (Grand Marina Saigon) and The Ritz-Carlton Hanoi
- Overseeing MEP systems for new hotel projects
08/2016–03/2024: Director of Engineering – JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
- Property profile: 450 rooms, 6 restaurants, 3 large function rooms, and 7 meeting rooms
- Addressed numerous technical issues related to HVAC systems, M&E operations, and energy efficiency and sustainability standards
- Implemented energy-saving solutions, achieving annual savings of approximately VND 7 billion (equivalent to 2 million kWh of electricity, 160,000 liters of fuel, and 36,000 m³ of water per year)
05/2005–08/2016: Chief Engineer – Sheraton Hanoi Hotel (299 rooms)
- Resolved all M&E system issues (boilers, chillers, HVAC, lighting, electrical systems, laundry, kitchen, generators, etc.) following the hotel’s closure from 1997 to 2004
- Implemented energy and environmental management systems
08/1996–05/2005: Chief Engineer – Hanoi Daewoo Hotel
- Five-star complex comprising a hotel (411 rooms), 193 serviced apartments, and a 15-story Grade A office building
- Total floor area: 89,000 m²
- Managed all technical operations across the complex (hotel, apartments, and office building)
- Resolved all M&E system issues
- Implemented HVAC energy-saving solutions; the hotel was the first to apply variable speed drives (VSDs) to chiller water pumps and AHU fans
- Trained personnel in M&E systems, operations, fire prevention and firefighting, five-star hotel standards, and environmental management (ISO 14001)
3. Key Achievements
At JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi:
- ASEAN Green Hotel Award
- First Prize in Energy Efficiency
- First Prize in Building Energy Conservation
- Certificate of Merit for Energy Conservation from the Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee (2019)
At Sheraton Hanoi Hotel:
- First Prize for Vietnam’s Most Energy-Efficient Building (2009)
- First Prize for Effective Energy Management in Buildings (2010)
- EMS – ISO 14001 Certification (TÜV Rheinland, 2010)
- Certificate of Merit for Energy Conservation from the Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee (2011)
- Best Environmental Sustainability Award – Starwood Asia Pacific (2011)
- Level 5 Green Lotus Label (2012)
- ASEAN Green Hotel Certification (2013)
At Hanoi Daewoo Hotel:
- Energy savings in HVAC systems and water consumption: approximately USD 17,000 per month
- Second Prize in ASEAN Energy Conservation
- EMS – ISO 14001 Certification (2000–2006)