ENERGY SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES

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ENERGY SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES
STRATEGIC HOSPITAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Presented by Ken Baker
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Purpose of This Presentation
Introduce the Partnership
The Business Case for Energy Efficiency
Design Construction Opportunities
Facility Operating Opportunities
Sources Of Information
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Partnership Between IHA and the Alliance
Purpose
To provide association members with products and
services that deliver superior energy, economic
and building performance, benefiting patients,
staff and the bottom line
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The Business Case It Starts At The Top
Whats needed is for senior management to take a
holistic approach to energys true impact on the
total organization in order to realize the
optimum benefits. Energy Factor, September 2002
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Energy Efficiency Contributes toMission Critical
Goals and Initiatives

• Cost Reductions/Higher Net Margins
• Attract and Retain Health Care Professionals
  (Doctors and Staff)
• Quality and Outcome of Patient Care
• Community Leadership/Stewardship

Executive Commitment is strengthened by making
these connections and linkages
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Example Providence Health Systems

• Has been actively managing energy costs for a
  number of years. Named Energy Star Partner of the
  year for 2004.
• Recently adopted a strategic energy management
  plan to reduce costs an additional 10 over 5
  yrs.
• The focus is on changing energy related business
  practices, including design construction,
  procurement and facility operating practices.

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Design Construction Best Practices

• Lighting and Electrical System Improvements
• Ventilation Design Improvements
• Hydronic System Design Improvements
• More Heat (Energy) Recovery Plans

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Example Newberg Medical Center

• Providence Newberg (OR) Medical Center scheduled
  for completion in 2006.
• High-efficiency HVAC, 100 outside air and 70
  exhaust heat recovery
• Daylighting, with high-performance glazing and
  sloped ceiling for increased daylight
• Efficient T-8, T-5 and CFLs to minimize electric
  lighting load
• Increased insulation levels and other features
• Result 26 less than OR energy code
• 180,000/yr. operating cost savings

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Facility Operations - Best Practices

• Enhanced OM Practices
• Benchmark/Track Energy Consumption
• Establish Operating Performance PMs
• Assess needs/schedule staff training
• Examine/revise service contracts
• Energy Tune-Up
• Assess underperforming facilities/systems
• Diagnose problems/ID fixes
• Make corrections/monitor results
• Tie into enhanced OM practices

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Example Hood River Memorial Hospital

• Enhanced OM practices, including
• New operational PMs
• centralize controls monitoring
• Improved equipment/operations documentation
• Staff development (specialized training)
• Energy Tune-up, including
• Sensor calibration
• Optimize outside air usage
• Reduce simultaneous heating/cooling
• Improve boiler control
• Night setbacks in admin areas
• Expected Results 6 Savings (14,000/yr.)

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The High Performance Hospital Partnership Can
Help You
(HP)2 Assistance Includes

• Guide to Building a Business Case
• Hospital Finance Guide
• Workshops and Assistance
• Referrals to Technical Services
• A Hospital-Specific Website
• Supporting Communications

And More
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To Learn More About Us
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is
dedicated to helping Northwest people and
businesses use energy more efficiently.
www.nwalliance.org
BetterBricks is dedicated to raising awareness
and demand for energy efficiency in buildings by
sharing information and resources with the people
who design, own and operate them.
www.betterbricks.com
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For further information contactBob Julian,
Hospital Market SpecialistPhone 406-388-3300
E-mail rjulian_at_ppgpower.com