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Hospital reduces emissions, reduces energy costs by $84,000

  • Energy
  • Leaner Energy
  • Energy Case Study
  • Case Study
  • Buildings
A subject site is a 455-bed hospital in the Midwest with a large laundry operation servicing three ancillary long-term care sites in addition to the main hospital and physician buildings. The main hospital building was built in 1965. SITUATION The Engineering staff was challenged to help the site (and IDN) meet overall budget reduction goals in energy use cost reduction driven by National…

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Case study

Environmental considerations fo ceiling tiles

  • EPP
  • EPP Resource
  • Sustainable procurement
  • Buildings
  • Green Building
  • Guide
This guide details the environmental considerations for purchasing ceiling tiles along with the rationale and suggested questions to ask suppliers. 

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Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.