LED surgery lights, HVAC systems and improved facility design, among other technologies, can cut large hospitals’ energy costs in half, according to a Department of Energy Guide.
The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Large Hospitals, the fourth and final publication in the AEDG series, is designed to help 100,0000-square feet or larger medical centers achieve 50 percent energy savings.
The AEDG for Large Hospitals, along with the rest of the series, is available for free download on the ASHRAE website.
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