Capstone Green Energy has announced the sale of four Capstone C65 microturbines for Black River Memorial Hospital ( BRMH ) in Wisconsin . By leveraging the federal Investment Tax Credit ( ITC ) programme , which helps offset upfront costs , BRMH is taking a significant step toward enhanced energy efficiency and long-term sustainability .
H ospitals in North America are among the most energyintensive buildings , with significant energy use due to their 24 / 7 operations and the demands of advanced medical equipment and stringent environmental controls .
Energy intensity :
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) ENERGY STAR programme , hospitals consume an average of 130,000 BTU per square foot annually . Some facilities exceed 200,000 BTU per square foot depending on operational demands . These statistics are based on the ENERGY STAR healthcare benchmarking initiative .
Electricity usage :
Grumman | Butkus Associates ’ annual hospital energy survey highlights that electricity consumption ranges widely among hospitals , from less than 20 kWh per square foot to over 40 kWh per square foot . The average consumption is approximately 27 kWh per square foot per year . This data has been collected from over 130 hospitals as part of an ongoing energy performance benchmarking project .
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Carbon footprint :
The same survey reports that hospitals maintain an average carbon footprint of 50 to 60 pounds of CO₂ equivalent per square foot annually . Although emissions have decreased by 18 % since 2018 , further reductions require substantial retrofits and transitioning to renewable energy sources , as outlined in Grumman | Butkus Associates ’ energy analysis reports .
Cost savings through efficiency :
Hospitals that have implemented energy-saving measures report significant financial benefits .
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