The healthcare sector, though ripe with opportunity. faces many barriers as they seek to address energy efficiency in their
facilities. Michaels Energy recently conducted a pilot exploring two different approaches to engaging outpatient medical
facilities in energy efficiency through on-going commissioning. In this webinar, Michaels will shore findings from each of
these approaches.
For larger outpatient surgical centers. the team implemented a real-time energy dashboard and supported the facilities as
they implemented recommissioning measures. For smaller outpatient medical clinics. the team piloted a contractor driven
energy assessment toolkit developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The project also included some
broader data gathering in additional facilities to develop a benchmark for this sector in Minnesota. Finally, the project team
investigated two energy-efficiency measures specific to surgical spaces in ASCs (Ambulatory Surgical Centers): scheduling of
outdoor air and reduction of relative humidity. Both measures and their required MOH approval processes will be discussed.
Key findings that will be shared in the webinar include: the inaccuracy of notional benchmarks as they pertain to the
Minnesota outpatient facility population: benefits and challenges of each on-going commissioning strategy: energy savings
achieved during the pilot implementation: and discussion about the barriers and opportunities facing the health core sector
as it seeks to address energy efficiency.