Energy and Power
Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate with Henry Ford Health for Central Energy Hub
The hub will provide heating and cooling via a hot and cold-water system that will tie into the new hospital facilities.
7/1/2024
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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
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Klickitat Valley Health Installs Zero-Emission Fuel Cell System
The fuel cell system was created via a partnership between Kohler and Toyota.
3/22/2024
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Critical Questions To Ask & An Approach That Works To Achieve Big Facility Goals
7/1/2024
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Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms
Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.
3/14/2024
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Microgrids Help Build Energy-Resilient Healthcare Facilities
In the face of extreme conditions affecting power supplies, microgrids can provide an uninterruptable solution.
12/1/2023
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Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours
Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning.
10/4/2023
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What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
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Backup Power Keeps Hospitals Operating in Times of Crisis
Here are strategies and tactics to ensure facilities have reliable backup power options when patients need it the most.
6/23/2022
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St. Charles Health System Upgrades Electrical System with Minimal Disruptions
Planning was critical to ensure emergency care could be provided while power was switched to the new system.
4/6/2022
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Advance in Thermal Energy Storage Shows Promise
Breakthrough could play major role in decarbonizing buildings
11/29/2021
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LA County Addresses Aging Hospital Generators
Deployment of generator-monitoring technology provides real-time alerts to hospitals during power outages
11/3/2021
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NEMA Offers Motors and Generators Standard for Free
Standard provides guidance for motor manufacturers, state and local codes, repair shops, contractors, facilities managers and original equipment manufacturers
9/23/2021
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Long-Term Care Facility Reduces Carbon Footprint With No Upfront Costs
Case Study: Crown Point Health Suites upgraded lighting to LED fixtures and added HVAC sensors
9/10/2021
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How Healthcare Systems Can Prepare for Storm Season
Peak tropical storm season is coming, which means potential downtimes for healthcare facilities
8/30/2021
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Kaiser Invests in Microgrids To Improve Sustainability
Higher-acuity care and increased threats of outages are driving interest in microgrids
6/28/2021
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D.C.’s Largest Solar Array Debuts
Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus located on former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus
5/3/2021
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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
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Look Out for These UPS Failures
When utility power fails in hospitals, FMs can’t afford for the uninterruptible power supply system to fail, too
4/1/2021
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How to Avoid Generator Failure in Hospitals
Address these common generator problems to avoid power downtime
3/29/2021
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Six Tips to Reduce Breaker Trips in Hospitals
FMs in healthcare facilities can’t afford power downtime. Here’s how to avoid problems
3/26/2021
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Florida Healthcare System Buys into Solar
300-ton steel canopy will power 84 percent of executive office building
1/28/2021
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Microgrid Projects Show Tech’s Potential for Healthcare
Projects will include how to incorporate renewable energy and move away from diesel generators
1/27/2021
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Solar Array Covers 90 Percent Of Healthcare Facility’s Energy Needs
The installation will generate an estimated 541,645 kWh of clean energy annually
10/26/2020
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Key Questions When Renting Generators
Create detailed specifications regarding requirements, usage and site conditions.
10/22/2020
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Smart Lighting Design, Lighting Controls Can Optimize Daylighting
From window film to lighting controls, here are some strategies for overcoming daylighting challenges
10/21/2020
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Energy Reviews Reveal Hidden Inefficiencies
University of Maryland Medical Center discovers ways to decrease energy use
10/14/2020
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S.C.Hospital Using Software To Control Energy Use
Fault-detection diagnostic software can reduce waste
10/13/2020
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Achieving Net-Zero Energy
Historically high energy users, hospitals do have a pathway to net-zero energy
10/2/2020
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Kaiser Permanente First Healthcare System To Reach Carbon Neutrality
One hundred percent of energy the system uses is being either used in a green way or is offset
9/25/2020
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Case Study: Urology Center in Little Rock
The project provided lighting for a range of medical and cleanroom applications
9/24/2020
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