Energy and Power - February 2014
Modeling can increase energy efficiency
Advanced tools enable facilities teams and their energy-industry partners to use net present value (NPV)-based cost analysis
2/28/2014
White paper on power strips in healthcare facilities available
Paper discusses misuse of power strips in hospitals and offers guidance to avoid common mistakes that can result in citations, fines or patient injury
2/19/2014
Energy efficiency initiative to benefit Ontario health care sector
Research suggests Ontario hospitals have the potential to reduce electricity consumption by approximately eight percent with higher savings achievable for natural gas
2/11/2014
Connecticut hospital power plant saves 30 percent on energy bills
Middlesex Hospital uses natural gas to generate 90 to 100 percent of its power in its combined heat and power system. As the generator runs and creates electricity, the system captures excess heat exhaust and uses it to make steam.
2/7/2014
Nottingham University Hospitals upgrade means large carbon and cost reductions
Fifteen-year plan to upgrade and manage the Queen's Medical Centre's on-site power plant, as well as introduce an energy efficiency program will reduce energy use and save approximately 2.8 million pounds annually
2/6/2014