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Integrating Health and Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1773167· OSTI ID:1773167
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  1. Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

In this report, PNNL presents a review of literature and current best practices along the intersection of energy efficiency and occupant health at U.S. healthcare facilities, including federally owned buildings. This report includes a review of building standards and certification systems for healthcare indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and research on building measures that optimize occupant health and energy efficiency. The healthcare industry includes a wide variety of services and thus facility types. This case study focuses primarily on inpatient facilities, such as hospitals.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1773167
Report Number(s):
PNNL--31040
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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