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DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES: The next level of environmental performance.

Authors :
AVIS, ED
Source :
Health Facilities Management; Apr2022, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p18-22, 5p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article offers information on the Penn Medicine, has switched to light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, added variable-speed drives (VSDs) to Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment when possible, and replaced older chillers and recommissioned entire buildings to increase efficiency, among other things. It discusses that developing a plan to improve a hospital's sustainability seems like a logical step, but most efforts to reduce a hospital's environmental footprint.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08996210
Volume :
35
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Health Facilities Management
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
156160033