The Allen Hospital
5141 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
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NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital (NYP/TAH) is a four-story, acute care healthcare facility serving northern Manhattan at 220th Street and Broadway, offering community-focused medicine with the support of two major academic medical centers. The hospital provides 225 patient beds and employs approximately 800 caregivers.
In 2012, NYP/TAH underwent a Level 2 energy audit and LEED for Existing Buildings and Operations feasibility study with a goal to identify top 10 energy efficiency measures that would reduce the hospital's energy consumption by seven percent over the following two years. In addition, it was the hospital's goal to obtain an ENERGY STAR label as it had formerly achieved in 2005 and 2006. NYP/TAH exceeded their seven percent conservation goal by an additonal eight percent EUI reduction.
The following projects were implemented as part of NYP/TAH energy efficiency efforts:
On October 14th 2013, NYP/TAH celebrated its 25th year of service to the Northern Manhattan community and replaced 9 of its 11 original roof top air-handling units. An energy model was developed to calculate energy savings obtained from replacing RTUs. Furthermore, several potential energy efficiency opportunities were identified with regards to ventilation setback control for the operating rooms. The new units are projected to reduce the site's energy consumption by 720,664 kWh and save $135,000 annually on energy costs. This is equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from 190 tons of waste sent to the landfill. NYP/Allen’s ENERGY STAR score has increased from a baseline of 65 to its 2014 score of 77. Exterior lighting upgrades have further reduced their energy consumption and earned them ENERGY STAR certification.
NYP/Allen stairwells had 39 4x4 F40W T12 fluorescent fixtures, which operate 24 hours a day year round. The lamps and electronic ballasts were replaced with 2 - 24” 28W High Performance LED luminaires, which will save about 61 percent of the energy consumed prior to the upgrade, and will provide higher quality of light. The project will save 15,032 kWh, which is equal to an annual energy cost savings of approximately $2,105. The project will also reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to removing 2 cars from the road annually.
1500 T-12 lamps at NYP/TAH were replaced with 750 T-5s in patient corridors. The project resulted in 181,923 kWh savings, the equivalent of 125 Metric tons of CO2 equivalent, or the annual greenhouse gas emission of 25 passenger vehicles. The T-5s installed in 2012 are being replaced with CREE 2x2 LED luminaires to further reduce the hospital's energy consumption and save on maintenance costs.
147 occupancy motions sensors were installed as part of the efficiency effort as well. The sensors would save 82,272 kWh annually.
NYP/TAH completed an insulation survey in its boiler plant to quantify potential energy savings and greenhouse gas emission reductions that could be achieved through the effective application of process insulation upgrade. The projected recommended insulation system would result in total BTU savings of 585,000,000 per year, or $7,888 in energy cost savings, equivalent to the reduction of 23,673 lbs of carbon equivalent, which is the annual GHG emission of 28 passenger vehicles.
In addition to energy-efficient technologies, our operations and maintenance practices contribute significantly to our improved energy performance. For example, we turn off computers and copy machines every night and, when possible, slow down fans throughout the day. We constantly look for areas of waste and ways to improve.
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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by New York Presbyterian Hospital or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
Building Owner:*
New York Presbyterian Hospital
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Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2005 (77)
2006 (78)
2014 (76)
Facility Type: Hospital (General Medical & Surgical)
Total Floorspace: 299881 sf
Year Constructed: 1988
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
| Stage 1-Recommissioning |
| Stage 2-Lighting |
| Stage 3-Load Reductions |
| Stage 4-Fan Systems |