Stanford Health Care Earns Joint Commission’s Sustainable Certification
Stanford Health Care has earned recognition as a leader in sustainability, receiving one of the first Sustainable Healthcare certificates from the Joint Commission.
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Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Reduces Energy Use
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital is saving $500,000 annually by using outside air for cooling and upgrading to LED lighting, cutting energy use by 48%.
Ongoing Commissioning (OCx)
LBRE’s OCx program boosted energy efficiency in 2023, saving over $4,000 annually at Wallenberg through no-cost control system adjustments.
The Energy is Greener in the East Library Side
Stanford’s iconic Green Library received upgrades that slashed energy use while ensuring year-round comfort.
Forsythe Hall Optimizes Its System to Cut Energy Costs
An energy audit of Forsythe Hall revealed uneven airflow, leading to a $90,000 annual savings after upgrading air control systems and economizers
A Friendly Reminder for People and Planet
Stanford is reimagining energy solutions across campus, with updates to key buildings like Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Green Library.
Bubbles for Energy Savings
A new enzyme-infused foam to clean air handling coils showed potential for improved energy efficiency and reduced energy use.
Reimagining My Cardinal Green
Sustainable Stanford is reimagining the My Cardinal Green sustainability outreach incentive platform.
Earth Month 2023
Earth Month 2023 was celebrated with many events, community gatherings, and educational opportunities for a more sustainable future.
Gates Gets an Energy Efficiency Refresh
The Computer Science Building was remodeled to decrease energy usage.
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