It is natural for hospitals and health care systems to embrace energy-efficiency and alternative energy as these efforts complement their core mission of promoting the public health. Moreover, according to an article on the Healthcare Facilities Management website, declining costs and improving technologies put alternative energy options within reach of more facilities.
These projects provide the opportunity to engage staff, visitors and the local community, the article said. Also, using renewable energy technologies offers an educational opportunity for facilities professionals.
"To optimize the effect of any energy technology, the planning process should take a holistic look at the building's energy profile, work to optimize its energy performance through efficiency, assess the viability of renewable energy solutions and seek creative ways to finance renewable projects," the article said.
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