Cut Healthcare Facility Costs Without Compromising Care

Energy-intensive healthcare facilities have four fundamental ways to combat rising costs, save money, and discover efficiencies while maintaining high quality patient care.

March 15, 2019

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Interested in Saving Your Healthcare Facility Money?

Discover these unique ways to cut costs without compromising patient care.

With rising energy costs straining tight budgets, healthcare facilities are seeking ways to cut costs without compromising quality of patient care

  • Healthcare systems spend more than $10 billion on energyannually. That’s enough to cover the average salary of more than 100,000 registered nurses
  • Compared to the average commercial building, healthcare facilities are 2.5 times more energy intensive
  • 74.4% of the energy consumed in healthcare facilities is generated from HVAC, hot water and lighting systems
  • Overall cost reduction and efficiency is one of the top two financial priorities among (healthcare) CEOs
  • Effective maintenance can reduce HVAC energy costs by 5-40%
  • For every $1 spent on energy efficient upgrades, healthcare facilities save an average of $20-$50

Where can healthcare facilities potentially save money?

  • 10% on retrocomissioning
  • 15-20% on proper preventative maintenance
  • 5-15% on regular filter changes
  • 15-20% on lighting control and retrofits

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