Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa
Building Type
Commercial (Office)
Floor Area
Approx. 15,020 m²
Energy Savings
48% of Resort’s electricity bill
Award
BCA Green Mark Platinum
ASEAN Energy Award 2022
Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa is a luxury retreat in Singapore, offering 140 exquisite rooms, suites and villas. Known for its dedication to exceptional guest experiences, the resort is equally committed to environmental sustainability, by seamlessly integrating eco-friendly practices into its operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2018, Amara Sanctuary took a bold step towards energy conservation and upgraded its air-conditioning systems and other energy consuming assets. Partnering with Comfort Management, the resort implemented transformative changes that led to an impressive 48% reduction in energy consumption.
Key Energy-Saving Upgrades:
- Retrofitted both chiller plants from air-cooled systems to efficient water-cooled plants.
- Installed an Energy Management System (EMS) with monitoring tools for better control of plant performance.
- Upgraded Pre-cooled Air Handling Units (PAHUs) with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- Replaced the Resort’s lighting with energy-efficient LED lighting.
- Adopted water source heat pumps to supply hot water instead of conventional electric heating.
- Installed CO sensors to control car park ventilation fans.
- Achieved PUB-certified Water Efficient Building (WEB) and implemented a recycling program.
In recognition of its comprehensive sustainability efforts, Amara Sanctuary proudly received the Green Mark Platinum Certificate in 2019 and ASEAN Energy Award in 2022.
