Session Information
ASHE 2012 49th Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition
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How Public Competitions Spur Energy Savings in Health Care (I)
Track
:
Operational Excellence
Program Code:
285229
Date:
Monday, July 16, 2012
Time:
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
EST
Location:
Room 212, HBG CC
PRIMARY SPEAKER
:
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Clark Reed, Director of Healthcare Facilities Division, ENERGY STAR, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
CO-SPEAKER
(S):
Jeffrey Hunt, PE, CEM, CEA, GBE, CxA, Senior Energy Consultant, Ridgecrest Energy Advisors, St. Mark’s Medical Center John D'Angelo, PE, CHFM, CHEP, CMVP, VP Engineering and Facilities Operations, New York Presbyterian Hospital
Description
In 2010 the Environmental Protection Agency launched the ENERGY STAR National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings, a “Biggest Loser”-style competition that featured teams from 245 buildings across the country in a head-to-head battle to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. During this panel discussion, you will hear how health care contestants saved 11 percent to 34 percent in 12 months by improving operations and maintenance, testing innovative approaches and technologies, mobilizing internal teams, and engaging their local communities. This session will enable you to—
• Describe three operational strategies that can be used to achieve fast energy reductions.
• Explain the importance of engaging all hospital employees in implementing of energy-saving behaviors.
• Describe three operational strategies that can be used to achieve fast energy reductions.
• Explain the importance of engaging all hospital employees in implementing of energy-saving behaviors.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Learn about no and low cost strategies for energy reduction.
- Learn about opportunities to earn recognition for improvements in energy performance.
- Learn about the benefits of partnering with the ENERGY STAR program.
- Learn about ways to engage employees in energy saving behaviors.
This session is a part of:
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