Penn. healthcare facility installs tri-generation energy center

Lancaster General Hospital invested $28 million in energy upgrades


Penn Medicine’s Lancaster General Hospital invested $28 million in a natural-gas-powered, tri-generation energy center, according to an article on the Healthcare Construction + Operations website. 

The new energy center was launched in spring 2017 and is located in a two-story addition built on top of LGH’s previous power plant. 

The 6.6-megawatt power plant will save about $2 million a yearwhile producing only about half of the emissions.

The combined heat and power plant (CHP)provides electricity and heating. The addition of a steam-driven turbine chiller to the CHP also gives the energy center cooling capabilities.

Read the article.

 

 



January 18, 2018


Topic Area: Energy and Power


Recent Posts

The OR HVAC Puzzle: Why Individual Systems Are on the Rise

Extra penetrations, tight clearances and strict humidity needs—design experts explain what it really takes to plan dedicated units for each operating room.


Skanska Completes Renovation of Specialized Care Facility for Sutter Health

The project was delivered through a highly coordinated effort, utilizing advanced construction methodologies to maintain efficiency.


Whitfield Regional Hospital Reports June 2025 Data Breach

The organization will continually evaluate and modify its practices and internal controls to enhance the security and privacy of personal information.


Silent Undercount: HAI Deaths Are Far Higher Than Reported

Several critical factors help explain inaccurate data on deaths from healthcare-associated infections.


Ground Broken on Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Expansion Project in Ohio

The expansion is expected to be completed in 2029.


 
 


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.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.