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Energy Use Benchmarking Deep Dive for U.S. Hospitals (Digital Version)
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Description
Access to the complete library of ASHE monographs and discounts on all publications are included in ASHE membership. Visit ashe.org/ashe-membership! Hospitals are one of the largest consumers of energy in their communities, and the impact of utilities on their financial bottom line is significant. Facilities managers can use energy management programs to safely reduce consumption and lower costs. But how do you know if your reduction efforts are adequate? See how your health care facility’s energy reduction efforts compare to national benchmarks with this new report — utilizing data collected from hundreds of hospitals from around the country participating in ASHE’s Energy to Care Program. The health care field has experienced significant changes in energy use and demand over the last decade. Health care organizations must prioritize energy efficiency to remain competitive, reliable and resilient. With an established baseline for energy use outlined by hospital size and U.S. region in this report, health care facilities managers can focus on strategies for reasonably reducing operating costs and optimizing performance — which frees up resources for advanced medical technologies and improved patient care. Leverage key performance indicators in this report to drive several improvements in energy consumption, cost and planning in your facilities. Table of Contents Overview: - Demographics and Methodology
- How Hospital Energy Consumption Has Changed Since 2018
- Hospital Energy Consumption Variations from Year to Year
- How Variations in Weather Affect Energy Consumption
- Median Source EUI by Climate Zone for 2023
- Typical Carbon Per Square Foot from Hospital Energy Consumption
- Typical Natural Gas Consumption
- Benchmarking Peak Electrical Demand (kW)
- How Much Energy Costs for Hospitals
- How Energy Costs in Hospitals Changed from 2022 to 2023
- How Electric Costs Compare to Natural Gas and Other Energy Sources
- Water Use by Hospitals
- Water Cost for Hospitals
- Despite Challenges, Hospital Facilities Are Reducing Energy Consumption
- Conclusions and Next Steps
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