Lighting

Electricity is a major cost, both in terms of carbon emissions and cash. In a typical hospital, lighting accounts for a whopping 42% of electricity use. Reviewing your lighting, inside and out, is a simple step you can take with your facilities team. And switching to more energy-efficient solutions can yield significant savings while helping the planet.

Steps:

Lighting

  • Assess the lighting in your parking lot. Is it as efficient as possible? Good lighting here is a safety issue, too.

  • Are you using LED lights throughout the hospital? They use 90% less energy and last 15 times longer than traditional bulbs.

  • Your utility company may offer rebates for switching to energy efficient lighting.

  • Make the most of natural daylight wherever possible. This has health benefits for patients, too.

  • Review lighting control and scheduling to make the most of off-hour savings.

  • Are you using room occupancy sensors, where appropriate?

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