Focus: lighting

North Dakota State Hospital plans energy-efficient upgrades

Efficiency upgrades to heating and cooling systems are expected, along with lighting, roofing and insulation replacement


Infrastructure improvements are planned at the North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown, according to an article on the Jamestown Sun website.

Unesco, a Fargo architectural firm, is evaluating the hospital's potential to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs with maintenance and updates to buildings and equipment.

Efficiency upgrades to heating and cooling systems are expected, along with lighting, roofing and insulation replacement. The pharmacy will have its own heating and cooling to protect medications.

Aging water pipes are also a concern. Some are connected to city water pipes that are also aging.

Read the article.

 

 



January 4, 2017


Topic Area: Energy and Power


Recent Posts

Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety 

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.


Brookdale Senior Living Announces Acquisition of the Brookdale Galleria Community

The 244-unit independent living and assisted living community is located directly adjacent to The Galleria shopping and entertainment complex.


Erlanger Health System Falls Victim to Data Breach

Erlanger has no evidence of any improper use of the information because of this incident.


Technological Readiness: The Missing Construction Milestone

A new building can be complete by most measures but still not be technologically or operationally ready.


From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving Opportunity

Case study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.