Medical Facilities Energy Audits

Providing Savings to Medical Facilities

There is a significant demand on medical facilities throughout North America.

From hospitals to clinics and nursing homes, these buildings play a vital role in the health and well-being of those who use their services.

In order for these facilities to operate at a peak level, their systems need regular maintenance to ensure they are working efficiently.

By identifying issues with currently installed mechanical insulation or a lack thereof, the HVAC systems can work more efficiently, which not only prolongs their operating lives, but also saves money.

Controlling the amount of lost energy within pipes will help reduce energy consumption. In turn, this will result in lower energy expenses and less greenhouse gas emissions.

If you are a medical facility decision maker, you can help put money back in the budget by investing in mechanical insulation.

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT recommends for you to download the audits and reports below to learn how other medical buildings saved money and reduced energy consumption with mechanical insulation.

Audit Reports

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Cairnsmore Place Healthcare Facility Final Energy Audit Report

The energy audit revealed missing insulation and areas where the insulation was not as thick as established by the Best Practices Guidelines. In addition to eliminating personal protection hazards, the properly insulated pipes will provide an annual savings of $1,888 per year and energy savings of 128 GJ per year. More details about this healthcare facility can be found in the energy audit report.

Eagle Park Hospital Final Energy Audit Report

Recommendations from this energy audit will bring all mechanical insulation up to Best Practice Guidelines. Implementing the suggested changes will prevent the energy loss of 78 GJ and provide a return on investment in about three years. It will also provide an annual savings of $1,150. Learn more about the details of this energy audit for a medium sized hospital.

Nanaimo Regional Hospital Final Energy Audit Report

This energy audit discovered many deficiencies in the hospital’s mechanical insulation system. Addressing all the issues raised in the audit will result in savings of approximately $19,000 per year, while preventing the release of 71 tonnes of CO2 emissions. More details about the energy audit for this hospital can be found in the downloadable report.

NIA Study on Mechanical Insulation in Hospitals

This white paper study focuses on quantifying the use of mechanical insulation in schools and hospitals. The study highlights the importance of mechanical insulation in commercial buildings. On average, hospitals in the study with ASHRAE rated mechanical insulation realized a 2.1 percent energy savings. The entire study can be downloaded and reviewed for best practices in hospitals.

Saanich Peninsula Hospital Final Energy Audit Report

If all areas of this hospital’s energy audit are addressed, there will be an annual reduction in the amount of heat loss by 236 GJ, which will save over $2,300 per year. There will also be additional savings on equipment maintenance costs and the elimination of personal protection hazards. Exact details for the areas being reviewed in this hospital energy audit are available to download.

Tofino General Hospital Final Energy Audit Report

An energy audit on this hospital revealed the mechanical insulation was in fair condition, but some of the insulation was missing or in poor condition. Replacing or adding insulation will save roughly 32.4 GJ of energy, which will result in an annual savings of over $870. More details about this healthcare facility can be found in the energy audit report.

Trillium Lodge Residential Healthcare Final Energy Audit Report

Recommendations from this energy audit will yield a return on investment in 5.8 years. If all items addressed, the healthcare facility will save 34,889 Kwh of energy annually, which will provide an annual savings of $1,395. It will also prevent the release of 6.2 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Learn more about the details of this energy audit for a medium sized residential healthcare facility.

Victoria General Hospital Final Audit Report

This energy audit revealed there were some deficiencies in the hospital’s mechanical insulation system. By addressing those issues, the hospital can prevent heat loss in the amount of 1,043 GJ, which will create an annual savings of $9,242. The entire energy audit can be downloaded and reviewed for the details on upgrading mechanical insulation effectiveness for hospitals.

Victoria General Hospital Laundry Services Final Energy Audit Report

Recommendations from this energy audit will provide a return on investment in roughly 6.5 years, if all areas are implemented. The audit will prevent the loss of 223 GJ of heat, while also providing a savings of nearly $2,000 per year. This energy audit looks at the specifications of a hospital facility to specific areas of greatest impact.

West Coast General Hospital Final Energy Audit Report

This energy audit found a number of issues with the hospital’s mechanical insulation system. While some of the insulation was in good condition, some insulation was in poor shape or missing, leading to the corrosion of metal surfaces. Enacting all recommendations provided an annual savings of $7,308. Find the details of this energy audit in the downloadable report.

Medical Facilities Energy Audits

Providing Savings to Medical Facilities

Audit Reports

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