Energy to Care Treasure Hunt | Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference 2026 | Minneapolis, MN

The Energy to Care Treasure Hunt is a 1.5 day immersive, hands-on event hosted by ASHE, will be held at Allina Health Mercy Hospital, located at Coon Rapids, MN. The Energy to Care Treasure Hunt is based on the ENERGY STAR Treasure Hunt Program. This event primes you to identify low-cost energy savings opportunities from behavioral, operational, and maintenance actions. Since its inception the Energy to Care Treasure Hunt program has been a remarkable success in helping hospitals become more energy efficient, enabling cost savings and more resources for patient care. The program has helped hospitals find, on average, $900,000 in annual energy savings opportunities! These incredible case studies have solidified this program as a powerful tool for hospitals striving to reduce costs and inspire change, promoting a culture of environmental sustainability. Attendees will learn how to apply what they’ve learned on the “hunt” at their own facilities, creating ripple effects of cultural change and resource conservation..

Attendees of this program will:

• Engage in a dynamic process for identifying energy savings opportunities
• Utilize real-world, hands-on techniques for pinpointing and enacting measurable savings
• Practice calculating annual cost reductions associated with energy savings
• Become inspired to build a culture of continuous improvement for energy efficiency
• Earn 12.5 CECs

Register today for this preconference event of the ASHE 2026 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference.

Agenda

Wednesday, August 5 
12:30 – 5:00 p.m.       
2026 Energy Treasure Hunt - Day 1

12:45 p.m.   
Lunch on site/Event kickoff – working lunch, review treasure hunt philosophies, process, and calculation details.

1:45 - 4:30 p.m. 
Teams look for savings opportunities on site and calculate savings.

4:45 p.m. 
Bus will pick up participants and transport back to the conference hotel.

Thursday, August 6  
7:15 a.m. – 2 p.m.       
2026 Energy Treasure Hunt - Day 2

7:30 - 8:00 a.m. 
Breakfast on site.

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Teams regroup to organize opportunities and begin calculations.

12:00 - 12:30 p.m. 
Lunch on site.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. 
Teams Calculate Savings and develop Close- out presentations.

2:00 - 3:45 p.m. 
Teams present savings to teams, host facility personnel, and host facility senior leadership.

3:45 p.m. 
Bus will pick up participants and transport back to the conference hotel.