IU health lights up its ‘green side’

A $2 million investment will install thousands of energy-efficient LED lights


Indiana University Health is launching several initiatives aimed at reducing energy use and enhancing sustainability efforts, according to an article on the Building Indiana website. 

To improve efficiency and lower costs, IU Health is broadening sustainability efforts that span its 16-hospital, 34,000-employee statewide system. 

A $2 million investment will install thousands of energy-efficient LED lights in six Central Indiana hospitals in 2019, saving more than $500,000 a year.

Additional projects will create a recycling program for employees, and reducing electrical costs through an energy-savings partnership with Indianapolis Power & Light.

Read the article.



May 15, 2019


Topic Area: Energy and Power


Recent Posts

Making AI Work for Predictive Maintenance

AI can support predictive maintenance by helping managers anticipate equipment failures, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.


Thomas Jefferson University Unveils Plans for Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Allentown, PA

Located at One Center Square, in downtown Allentown, the campus will include more than 54,000 square feet of newly constructed medical education space.


Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic to Open in September

The approximately 35,000-square-foot facility is designed around the needs of patients and families, bringing together hospital, clinic and diagnostic services in one location.


Respecting EVS Workers: 19 Minutes Is Not Enough

The infection control problem is time, and it's up to facility managers, EVS directors and infection preventionists to address the problem.


Where are the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hotspots in Healthcare?

First-year findings from Boston Medical Center show medical waste generates a disproportionate amount of healthcare emissions.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.