Children’s Hospital Boston, MA

Children’s Hospital Boston Implements Energy Efficiency Measures and Saves $1,514,120 Annually

Summary

Children’s Hospital Boston (Children’s) and Ameresco partnered in a multi-year agreement to prepare the hospital for their energy future by implementing intelligent energy services.

“Our ongoing energy efficiency work with Ameresco has resulted in an important re-investment in our facility, with substantial operational and maintenance improvements. The changes were implemented in a cost-effective manner, without disruption to normal hospital operations. This project has benefits beyond financial as these improvements have enhanced the hospital environment for our patients and staff alike.”

– Paul Williams
Director of Engineering, Children’s Hospital Boston

$5.6

Million Energy Project Size

12

Million Gallons Annual Water Savings

9.6

Million kWh Annual Energy Savings

$1,514,120

Annual Energy Savings

Customer Benefits

Ameresco’s long-term relationship has helped Children’s realize energy and maintenance savings as part of its strategy of service excellence to support being a worldwide leader in improving children’s health.

  • Upgrades to 15 buildings across hospital grounds
  • Improved indoor air quality and enhanced light quality
  • Water use reduced by 12 million gallons annually
  • 9.6 million kWh saved annually
  • $98,000 saved in annual maintenance costs
  • $1,514,120 energy cost savings

Services Provided

Over the six phases of this partnership, Ameresco has completed energy audits and the installation of energy efficiency measures. All installations were completed on-time, on-budget, and during normal business hours.

  • New energy efficient building equipment
  • LED lighting upgrades with customizable controls
  • Extensive plumbing and water conservation improvements
  • Ventilation system and control upgrades