Practical energy management in health care institutions

Technical Report · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:6866901

Energy management in hospitals and other health care institutions is proposed, based on a program to assist six hospitals in Philadelphia, Pa. Energy management is defined as the explicit consideration of energy and its cost in managing and planning hospitals. Engineering and maintenance personnel are the focal point of energy information. Most energy in hospitals is concentrated in a few functions or systems, including environmental control, lighting, wall receptacles, laundry, food service, medical equipment, sterilization, and incineration. It is estimated that energy costs represent e to 5% of hospital budgets. Energy indicators and cost indicators to consider in the implementation of an energy management plan are total energy cost per year, percent of operating budget for energy, total energy cost/ft/sup 2//y, total energy/ft/sup 2//y, and cost per unit of energy (average for the year). Steps in energy management are detailed and strategy is presented that is specifically aimed at directors and managers responsible for daily tasks of energy conservation. Case histories are cited and data collection and analysis procedures and guidelines for building and equipment surveys are detailed. Energy-saving ideas particularly relevant to health care institutions are noted. A checklist for use in the conduct of facility surveys, energy data forms, and financial evaluation procedures are appended.

• Research Organization: Blue Cross of Greater Philadelphia, Pa. (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6866901
• Report Number(s): HRP-0019524
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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