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	Comprehensive Audit Unveils Significant Energy and O&M Savings for Naples Community Hospital Ameresco

Comprehensive Audit Unveils Significant Energy and O&M Savings for Naples Community Hospital

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) Sensors - Utility Meters
Applicable Industries	Buildings Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Maintenance
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Smart Campus
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Naples Community Hospital (NCH) Healthcare System, a non-profit healthcare provider, was grappling with escalating energy costs, equipment viability issues, and lack of control over humidity levels in their facilities. The healthcare provider, which offers personalized care to over 40,500 patients annually in a two-hospital, 716-bed system, was in dire need of a solution to these challenges. The energy usage intensity (EUI) for each of the buildings was significantly higher than other area hospitals in NCH’s peer group, indicating a higher consumption of energy. This not only led to increased costs but also raised concerns about the sustainability of their operations. Read More
About Customer	Naples Community Hospital (NCH) Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare provider that offers personalized care to over 40,500 patients annually. The system comprises two hospitals with a total of 716 beds. NCH is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to its patients, but was facing challenges in managing rising energy costs, assessing equipment viability, and controlling humidity levels in their facilities. The high energy usage intensity (EUI) of their buildings was a significant concern, as it was higher than other hospitals in their peer group. This not only led to increased operational costs but also raised sustainability concerns. Read More
Solution	NCH partnered with Ameresco’s Smart Building Solutions group to address these challenges. Ameresco conducted a comprehensive investment-grade energy audit for the two campuses, along with a central facility. The audit revealed opportunities for significant energy and operations and maintenance (O&M) savings. Based on the audit results, Ameresco developed a 5-year Energy Master Plan that prioritized and scheduled improvements alongside a Facilities Master Plan. Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) were engineered to address the increased consumption and humidity issues. The solution involved updating lighting and boiler plants at both campuses, replacing chillers and cooling towers, and retro-commissioning at the downtown campus. The utility savings, operations and maintenance savings, rebates, incentives, and overall return on investment shaped ECM development. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Sensors - Utility Meters

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Healthcare & Hospitals

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Maintenance

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Smart Campus

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) Healthcare System, a non-profit healthcare provider, was grappling with escalating energy costs, equipment viability issues, and lack of control over humidity levels in their facilities. The healthcare provider, which offers personalized care to over 40,500 patients annually in a two-hospital, 716-bed system, was in dire need of a solution to these challenges. The energy usage intensity (EUI) for each of the buildings was significantly higher than other area hospitals in NCH’s peer group, indicating a higher consumption of energy. This not only led to increased costs but also raised concerns about the sustainability of their operations.

About Customer

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare provider that offers personalized care to over 40,500 patients annually. The system comprises two hospitals with a total of 716 beds. NCH is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to its patients, but was facing challenges in managing rising energy costs, assessing equipment viability, and controlling humidity levels in their facilities. The high energy usage intensity (EUI) of their buildings was a significant concern, as it was higher than other hospitals in their peer group. This not only led to increased operational costs but also raised sustainability concerns.

Solution

NCH partnered with Ameresco’s Smart Building Solutions group to address these challenges. Ameresco conducted a comprehensive investment-grade energy audit for the two campuses, along with a central facility. The audit revealed opportunities for significant energy and operations and maintenance (O&M) savings. Based on the audit results, Ameresco developed a 5-year Energy Master Plan that prioritized and scheduled improvements alongside a Facilities Master Plan. Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) were engineered to address the increased consumption and humidity issues. The solution involved updating lighting and boiler plants at both campuses, replacing chillers and cooling towers, and retro-commissioning at the downtown campus. The utility savings, operations and maintenance savings, rebates, incentives, and overall return on investment shaped ECM development.

Impact #1	The comprehensive energy audit and subsequent implementation of the Energy Master Plan led to significant improvements in NCH's operations. The updated lighting and boiler plants, replaced chillers and cooling towers, and retro-commissioning at the downtown campus not only led to substantial energy savings but also enhanced the overall operational efficiency of the facilities. The control over humidity levels in the facilities was improved, contributing to a better environment for both patients and staff. The project also demonstrated NCH's commitment to sustainability, potentially enhancing its reputation among patients, staff, and the broader community.

Impact #1

The comprehensive energy audit and subsequent implementation of the Energy Master Plan led to significant improvements in NCH's operations. The updated lighting and boiler plants, replaced chillers and cooling towers, and retro-commissioning at the downtown campus not only led to substantial energy savings but also enhanced the overall operational efficiency of the facilities. The control over humidity levels in the facilities was improved, contributing to a better environment for both patients and staff. The project also demonstrated NCH's commitment to sustainability, potentially enhancing its reputation among patients, staff, and the broader community.

Benefit #1	$410,000 annual natural gas savings
Benefit #2	$184,000 annual operations and maintenance savings at Downtown Campus
Benefit #3	$141,000 annual operations and maintenance savings at North Campus

Benefit #1

$410,000 annual natural gas savings

Benefit #2

$184,000 annual operations and maintenance savings at Downtown Campus

Benefit #3

$141,000 annual operations and maintenance savings at North Campus

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Comprehensive Audit Unveils Significant Energy and O&M Savings for Naples Community Hospital

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