"If we had not been as forward-thinking in making renovations and changing the power plant, we would have spent that money for energy. Now those funds can be used for other programs, acquisition of new medical equipment and help pay for indigent care."
Scott KaminskiVice President of Professional and Support Services Good Samaritan Hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Joint Hospital and County Board of Directors
Vincennes, Indiana
Hospital Saves Energy and Money Through Facility Improvements and Real-Time Energy Pricing
THE OPPORTUNITY
Good Samaritan Hospital was looking for a trusted partner to help reduce facility energy and operation costs while improving the facility and reliability of energy supply….At No Capital Cost.
THE RESULTS
Energy Systems Group, in partnership with the leadership of Good Samaritan Hospital, developed an innovative and functional solution to support all of the energy needs of this 260 bed campus with a three-phase implementation of this $10 million project. The benefits to Good Samaritan included:
- Guaranteed Energy Savings to Fund Primary Mission of Patient Care
- Financing Package to Maximize Existing Budgets
- Upgraded HVAC & Lighting Systems to Increase Facility Lifespan
- New Generator System to Improve Security and Reduce Electricity Costs Through Peak Shaving
- Improved Patient & Staff Comfort & Working Environments
In a testament to ESG’s capabilities, this project was recognized with the 2001 Energy User News “Best Medical Facility” Energy Efficiency Building Award.
PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Services provided by Energy Systems Group to Good Samaritan Hospital:
Financing and Bonding Package
Engineering, Development and Design
Measurement and Verification Services
Guaranteed Energy Savings
Turnkey Implementation
Project Management
Ongoing Staff Training
Strategic Energy Master Planning™
Lighting Systems
- New lighting systems throughout hospital
- Dual-fuel capabilities
- Retrofit upgrades to emergency space and exit lighting systems
- New central chilled water plant
- New air-handling systems
- New variable pumping systems and controls
- New distribution system
- New irrigation and mechanical wells
- Improved valves and water closets
- New generator and associated electrical equipment installation
- Negotiation with utility to apply RTP rate
