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Why Participate in the Hospital Pilot Program?
Studies show that retro commissioning can result in a significant improvement in building energy performance. Through
the Program we provide engineers - at no cost to you - who are experienced in hospital building operation and can determine operational and
energy use inefficiencies. Benefits of participating in the Program include:
- Establishing performance metrics, such as the building's energy benchmark, that owners can use to assess
and improve energy utilization
- Improved documentation and inherent understanding of system operation, facilitating further
achievements in energy performance
- Insight on the use of diagnostic tools and procedures
- Improved control systems
QuEST's engineering analysis in the hospital market segment has produced energy conservation measures in the following areas:
- Chiller and chilled water system optimization
- Implementation and optimization of economizer cycle
- Addition of variable frequency drives to system pumps and fans
- Steam trap evaluation and repairs
- Laundry compressed air modifications
- Correction of simultaneous cooling and heating
- Boiler combustion analysis and corrections
NO-COST SERVICES
- A thorough building operations assessment performed by qualified engineering professionals
- Documentation of targeted systems and procedures to keep your facility running efficiently
REBATES FOR MEASURE INSTALLATION
- Up to 100% rebates for measures with short economic payback
- Partial to full rebates for measures with the simple paybacks longer than one year
OTHER PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Better building systems operations, improved occupant comfort, and reduced service calls
- Tools to inform operators about building performance to quickly identify and remedy problems
- Assistance in preparing ENERGY STAR Building certification applications, and follow-up by a professional engineer
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a PG&E customer paying the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Public Purpose Fund charges on your utility bill
- Building should be approximately 100,000 square feet or larger in conditioned space, with an operating energy management and control system
- An initial audit performed by QuEST must show energy savings potential
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