Venus Gas Products & Services (Mysore) Pvt Ltd (VGPSPL).
Grid Alternate EW&W Management - Niramaya Resort
Niraamaya Retreat
From Luxury Hospitality to Low-Carbon Living
How GasPros® interventions helped Niraamaya Retreat cut costs, reduce emissions, and move closer to carbon neutrality — without compromising comfort.
Project Overview
The Challenge
Niraamaya Retreat, a premium resort, sought to balance guest comfort with sustainability. The goal: reduce operational costs, cut dependency on the power grid, and lower greenhouse gas emissions — while enhancing resource self-reliance.
Objectives Included:
- Reduce hot water system expenses by ~45%
- Cut kitchen gas consumption by ~25%
- Manage wet and solid waste on-site
- Reduce cottage electric loads by half
- Harvest rainwater for self-reliance
- Move towards carbon-neutral status and conserve resources
Our Integrated Solutions
The GasPros® Approach: Practical, Decentralized, Impact-Driven
We designed and proposed a grid-alternate EW&W (Energy, Water & Waste) management strategy tailored to resort needs.
Decentralized Gas Water Heating: Individual cottage systems; budget ₹15.3 lakhs; ROI in under 4 years
Efficient Kitchen Gas System: Reduce gas use by ~25% through redesigned burners and systems
Rainwater Harvesting: 20% water self-reliance; multiple storage tanks; budget ₹4.01 lakhs
On-Site Waste Management: Portable biogas digesters and STP biogas unit; combined budget ₹11.7 lakhs
Air Source Heat Pumps: Reduce AC load by ~75%, freeing up electrical capacity
Smart Lighting & Wind Power: Biogas lighting and vertical-axis wind turbines for common areas
Project Outcomes
Savings, Sustainability & Guest Experience
Annual hot water system savings of ~₹4 lakhs
Significant cut in electricity bills and grid dependency
Lower DG (diesel generator) capacity needed
Additional revenue potential from biogas and compost
Enhanced guest comfort with round-the-clock hot water
Tangible reduction in carbon footprint and resource wastage
Added Benefits
Beyond Numbers: Lasting Value
- Reduced power outage impact
- Improved living experience & luxury positioning
- Better resource conservation (water, energy, waste)
- Opportunity to brand as a low-carbon, eco-conscious resort
- “Gas Advantage”: cost-effective, safe, and scalable
Investment & ROI
Strategic Investments, Measurable Returns
Additional savings and environmental credits over life cycle
Note: Detailed design and cost variations subject to final site study.
₹15.3 lakhs
Gas water heating
₹4.01 lakhs
Rainwater harvesting
₹11.7 lakhs
Wet & solid waste management
<4 years
ROI: Hot water system recovers investment
Conclusion & Next Steps
Luxury, Efficiency, and Environmental Leadership — Together
The Niraamaya Retreat case demonstrates how decentralized, grid-alternate EW&W interventions help hospitality projects save costs, reduce emissions, and align with global sustainability goals — without compromising guest luxury.