Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Strategies for Health Care Facilities
The health care industry has the highest energy intensity of all publicly-funded buildings, emitting 2.5 times more greenhouse gas emissions than commercial buildings, according to an article by the World Economic Forum. The health care sector’s emissions footprint is equivalent to roughly 4.4% of the total global net emissions, with the United States, China and the […]
Best Practices to Achieve Decarbonization Goals in Healthcare
Because they are such high energy consumers, healthcare institutions must commit to climate investments now to improve energy efficiency and achieve decarbonization deadlines in the future. The complex nature of these institutions, including large, sophisticated buildings, diagnostic and therapeutic medical equipment, transportation, and food production and waste significantly contribute to their high energy usage. In […]
Decarbonizing Healthcare: New York State and Federal Programs and Initiatives
Hospitals, medical clinics, and other healthcare institutions are essential for maintaining and improving public health and safety. However, their operations come at a significant cost to the environment. Healthcare facilities consume close to 10% of the total energy used in U.S. commercial buildings, according to Practice Greenhealth, a leading membership and networking organization for sustainable healthcare. […]
Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities in The Healthcare Space
Technology in the healthcare industry is rapidly advancing each day with groundbreaking digital technologies that improve the way healthcare professionals communicate with, monitor, and treat patients. Amid a global pandemic, technology acted as a bridge between doctor and patient through remote patient monitoring and telehealth services, completely changing the standard of patient care today. However, […]
Power Quality and Monitoring in Healthcare
Hospital patients rely on experienced doctors and advancements in science and technology for quality care and a positive patient experience. Standard building systems, like lighting, heating and cooling, and security within the hospital are basic features that can impact a patient’s stay. More advanced and complex systems are required to support the patient’s diagnostic and […]
Healthcare Facility Emergency Power Requirements
Hospitals and healthcare facilities are responsible for the health and safety of patients for the duration of their stay. Patients rely on doctors and nursing staff for quality care, while hospital staff rely on systems, equipment, and communication protocols to deliver a positive patient experience. In today’s world of advancing technologies, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and […]
