Healthcare

U.S. hospitals and healthcare facilities consume approximately 9% of energy consumption in U.S. commercial buildings while occupying 4% of total commercial floorspace.  While a considerable amount of consumption is due to the energy intensity of medical care, as much as 30% could be saved at a typical hospital — with no sacrifice in comfort or safety — by following best practices and upgrading to efficient equipment.

Hundreds of healthcare organizations have used ENERGY STAR tools like Portfolio Manager to identify underperforming buildings, set goals, and demonstrate top performance by achieving ENERGY STAR certification. 

Get Help Saving Energy

Hospitals and other health care spaces can receive a 1 – 100 ENERGY STAR score, which is a comparative metric that rates your property’s energy performance relative to similar properties nationwide. 

Assess Building Efficiency and Validate Improvements

You can’t manage what you don’t measure, which is why benchmarking is the first step. Healthcare organizations can use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to get a meaningful assessment of how efficiently their buildings are using energy. The tool is free, online, and secure, and allows users to benchmark hospitals, medical offices, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and more. 

Resources for Benchmarking Healthcare Properties

• Checklist of data you’ll need to benchmark.
• Benchmarking Starter Kit.
• Data access map: Check if your utility can provide whole-property energy data.
• ENERGY STAR help desk.

Resources for Saving Energy in Healthcare

After benchmarking, you’ll have a better understanding of which properties to target for cost-saving energy-efficiency improvements. Bring in an expert to conduct a building audit to identify opportunities or assemble your team and conduct an Energy Treasure Hunt.

• FAQ highlighting resources for improving hospital energy efficiency.
• Saving energy in commercial buildings.
• Find an expert to help benchmark and improve efficiency. 
• Energy Treasure Hunt: Treasure maps for hospitals, labs, and offices.
• ENERGY STAR Building Emissions Calculator to scenario plan ways to decarbonize buildings.

Get Recognition for Your Achievements

ENERGY STAR certification

Top-performing properties may be eligible to earn ENERGY STAR certification, which is awarded to the most energy-efficient buildings in the country. ENERGY STAR certified hospitals use 35% less energy and emit 35% less GHG emissions than the typical hospital, on average. 

ENERGY STAR® NextGen™

EPA is introducing a new level of certification: ENERGY STAR® NextGen™. It will recognize energy-efficient, low-emissions buildings. Learn more about ENERGY STAR NextGen. 

Join the Program

Joining ENERGY STAR is free! Partner organizations commit to improving energy efficiency in existing and new buildings, and use program resources to engage employees, tenants, and stakeholders in saving energy. They can also use the ENERGY STAR Partner mark to demonstrate to patients, staff, and others their commitment to saving energy efficiency.
•    Join ENERGY STAR as a partner. 

Organizations implementing comprehensive energy management programs and advocating for energy efficiency may be eligible for the prestigious ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award.
•    ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award.