Decarbonization
Decarbonization is reducing CO2 emissions resulting from human activity, with the eventual goal of eliminating them. In practice, getting to zero net emissions requires shifting from fossil fuels to alternative low-carbon energy sources.
Treasure Hunt uncovers $116,600/year in potential energy savings to reallocate to patient care.
Using renewable energy sources, hospital reduces annual utility bill from more than $3 million to $2.8 million despite an almost 40% increase in the cost of electricity.
Team approach and the strategic use of data helps downtown hospital earn ENERGY STAR® certification.
System achieves 10 ENERGY STAR® designations and validates over $100 million in utility savings since 2008.
Hospital employs an ESCO to build enthusiasm and achieve ENERGY STAR® 100.
Large system takes steps to recognize more than $13 million in energy savings over four years.
Hospital system in the District of Columbia saves $42,000 a year by bringing sustainability efforts into sharp focus.
New heating and water system in brand new facility tweaks design for improved sustainability.
Embracing energy efficiency to attain measurable results is a facility-wide effort.
Excela’s executives charged its hospital directors with finding cost-cutting opportunities.