Energy Management in Healthcare Facilities
David Lawson
This thesis aims to explore the practice of energy management and analyze how New York City hospitals manage their energy use. The source references of this research incorporate independent survey data, in-person site observations and a thorough review of literature in the field. The original research was limited in scope to three separate hospital systems in NYC, as well as local NYC energy guidelines. Energy management has never been more popular as industries and governments seek to use less energy and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. Many hospitals in NYC are committed to thoughtful energy management strategies so they can reduce their carbon emissions while saving money in the long term. The research determined that three separate hospital systems in NYC have been successful in this endeavor by investing in sustainable building designs and more efficient technology. Healthcare facilities can benefit from energy management by upgrading base-building systems with energy-efficient technology. In addition, hospitals can make a difference in the global effort of mitigating climate change.