Southeast Hospital and Saint Francis Medical Center are taking advantage of LED and compact fluorescent bulbs, reusable and recycled materials, energy efficient heating and air-conditioning units and rebates from Ameren Missouri with their new construction, according to an article on the Southest Missourian website.
Strategies included using local architectural suppliers and manufactured goods, improved thermal insulation and implementing more bedside patient care support in lieu of distant support spaces, the article said.
Engineering strategies included reducing lighting energy by more than 5 percent, independent electrical controls with occupancy sensors and upgrades to existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems for improved air flow and energy performance.
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