1. Biogas use in hospitals. A win-win for disposing medical waste with bio-digestion Getting rid of infectious organic waste in hospitals through low-tech, sustainable biogesters not only captures methane gas and turns it into low-cost biogas, but it also reduces…
1. HOSPITAL IN ITALY CHOOSES SOLID BIOMASS BOILER TO HEAT THE PREMISES In Italy, the hospitals in Borgo Val di Taro chooses solid biomass boilers to heat the premises ECONOMIC BENEFITS… Not only companies, pools and nurseries, but also…
Fuel Cells use in hospitals 1. Fuel Cells use in hospitals empowers efficient healthcare Fuel cells use in hospitals helps them to decrease their carbon emissions. Hospitals rely on energy to provide critical services for the people in…
1. District heating in hospitals is increasing District heating in hospitals is desirable where it is possible. Hospital administrators have one key concern that drives all decision-making: how to provide the highest quality care to their patients cost effectively…
1. Co-generation systems in hospitals. Save on energy, spend on treatment Co-generation systems in hospitals consists of an ideal way of achieving improved energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Its utilization helps a hospital’s limited financial resources go further. Natural…
1. Renewable energies in hospitals Renewable energies in hospitals are increasingly used noadays. Hospitals, health centers, and health systems around the world are joining with cities, businesses, and higher education to increasingly deploy solar, wind, and other sources of clean, renewable energy. Health…
Several renewable energy sources with different technologies can be used in hospitals for heat, cooling and electricity generation. These include solar energy, wind energy, solid and gaseous biomass and geothermal energy. Solar energy can be used for hot water production…
Carbon offsetting was introduced by United Nations (UN) linking the carbon market with sustainable development introduced in Kyoto protocol in 1997. The concept is related with the reduction or removal of atmospheric carbon emissions in private or public organizations. Use…
Various energy efficient and low carbon emissions technologies can be used in hospitals. These include: Heat pumps Heat pumps are energy efficient devices using low enthalpy ambient heat and electricity for heat and cooling generation. They can generate 4-6…
Energy Investments Hospital’s buildings consume large amounts of energy compared with other public and private buildings. Improving their energy sustainability and decreasing their carbon footprint requires renewal of their old and polluting energy systems. The cost of retrofitting their buildings…