HOSPITAL & MEDICAL FACILITIES
Hospitals tend to consume MORE energy per square foot than other buildings in the commercial sector.
- They run 24/7 and employ sophisticated heating, ventilation, and HVAC systems.
- They typically reflect a LOW power factor rating of on average .70-.80.
- Most incur utility company penalties and charges for low power factor.
They perform continual energy intensive activities such as:
- Medical & Lab equipment usage
- Sterilization systems
- Computer, Servers, Data Centers
- Food Services
- Refrigeration
End Use categories with the HIGHEST site energy use intensities (EUI’s) typically reflect more than 50% of site energy usage:
- Reheat & Heating systems
- Fans (Supply, Return, Exhaust)
- Chiller Plant Energy (Chillers, Cooling tower fans, Cooling system pumps)