Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Reduces Energy Use

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, free cooling is now provided by pulling in outside air when the temperature is less than 65°F. By using fresh air economizers and updating ventilation rates to match new healthcare code standards, the hospital was able to reduce energy demands and save around $500,000 a year.

The hospital is also replacing all lighting with LED fixtures, a project that was 70% complete by June 2023. This initiative is expected to save at least 730,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity – creating a 48% reduction in use – in the first year alone.