Energy Efficiency
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Completes Energy Efficiency Upgrade
These upgrades will generate more than $400,000 in annual energy savings.
12/16/2024

Making Healthcare Lighting More Energy Efficient and Sustainable
Lighting manufacturers discuss the latest developments to make lighting more eco-friendly.
10/4/2024

Facility Makes Zero Energy History
Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado is the first zero energy outpatient healthcare facility in North America.
6/26/2024

Making Lighting System Upgrades Work
Projects can present managers with a host of tough challenges, including scheduling and safety, that must be addressed in the planning stages
9/13/2023

How To Balance Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Patient Care
Energy efficiency and sustainability are high priorities in healthcare facilities, but patients come first
3/16/2022

How to Avoid 3 Common Lighting Upgrade Mistakes
Focusing on safety, expert help and savvy specification can help managers deliver long-term dividends.
3/3/2022

Colorado MOB Recognized for Envelope Efficiency
Building envelope showcases hybrid vacuum-insulated glass technology, which reduces thermal transmittance and convection at windows
11/8/2021

Resources Help Managers Make Case for Energy Efficiency Funding
Implementing robust energy efficiency plans across an organization requires buy-in from leadership
10/29/2021

Critical Power Systems' Impact on National Electric Code
New research on plug load demand indicates need for code changes
10/27/2021

Guide Targets Patient Room Lighting, Energy Use
Lighting Research Center offers guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions while limiting energy use
10/18/2021

Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy
Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic
9/30/2021

Why Don’t More Facilities Install Lighting Controls?
How facility managers can overcome obstacles and incorporate lighting control systems in their hospitals
9/29/2021

What Products Should Be In a Networked Lighting Control System?
Lighting control systems continue to advance, giving facility managers many options to consider
9/21/2021

What Are the Benefits of Installing Lighting Controls?
If hospitals are going to implement lighting controls, there is an ideal time to do it
9/13/2021

Training for Savings: Technicians as Energy Troubleshooters
HVAC mechanics familiar with troubleshooting faulty equipment were taught how to spot energy inefficiencies in system operations
6/11/2021

Roadmaps on the Search for Energy Efficiency
Evidence-based design with strategic energy management might reduce costs associated with energy use
5/24/2021

Florida Healthcare System Prioritizes Energy Efficiency
Organization embarks on a multimillion-dollar project to better manage energy use
4/26/2021

Diagnostic Software Delivers Energy Efficiency
Trouble spots included leaky water valves and faulty valve actuators and damper actuators
4/21/2021

Hospital Eyes Lighting Upgrades To Boost Energy Efficiency
System was spending $2 million annually on lighting for hospital, but also acute care facilities, clinics, medical office building and parking structure
4/16/2021

Microgrids: The Sustainability Connection
Growing desire for reliable power and cleaner energy sources renewed focus on more sophisticated microgrids
3/15/2021

Managers Eyeing Energy Efficiency in Hospitals
Energy to Care gives managers access to information on assessing, tracking and reducing energy consumption
2/8/2021

Plant Operations in Spotlight for Energy Star Certification
Projects to curtail energy use inside and outside of healthcare facilities recognized
1/28/2021

Energy Efficiency in the COVID-19 Era
Challenges related to to energy efficiency in hospitals are compounded In multi-facility healthcare systems
1/25/2021

Case Study: Reliable and Seamless Load Transfer
'Mission-critical' takes on additional meaning when patient welfare is at stake
12/28/2020

Cool Roofing Can Help Environment As Well As Budgets
Cool roofing helps save individual building owners money on cooling costs. But it also reduces urban heat islands and enhances community resilience.
10/23/2020

Spending On Energy Efficiency Means Improving Patient Care
Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments
9/23/2020

Solar Power, Other Tech, Can Save Hospitals Money And Energy
Technologies can help cut costs and improve energy efficiency
8/28/2020

Tips For Energy Eficient Healthcare Facilities
Improving energy efficiency can be done in a few minutes a day
8/18/2020

Planning For Long-term Energy Efficiency
A multi-year energy-planning process allows for a wide range of 'what-if' scenarios
8/17/2020

California Hospital Gets Half Its Energy From Solar Power
The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year
8/12/2020
