P2: Health Care Energy Efficiency

Energy Solutions for Health Care Buildings is a resource provided by the Department of Energy. The website includes sections on:

• Planning and finance
• Designing, constructing and renovating
• Choosing building components
• Operations and maintenance

Energy performance contracts can save up to 25% of energy costs.

• Energy performance contracts provide service packages that typically include the design and engineering, financing, installation, and maintenance of retrofit measures to improve energy efficiency.

Even the smallest health care facility can save money by installing energy-efficient lighting and programmable thermostats, and turning off lights and equipment when not in use.

• Saves money on electric bills and reduce energy usage
• Improves comfort levels and lighting quality
• Reduces creation of air pollutants
  To learn more, see the ENERGY STAR for Health Care Facilities web site or call (888) STAR YES.

If building or remodeling a facility, use energy efficient building materials and appliances.

• To learn more, see the Department of Energy's Building Toolbox.

 

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