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VOL. 4, ISSUE 3   •   SEPTEMBER, 2010
Achieve High Performance and Reduce Operating Costs on Your Next Project
A ComEd program gives financial and technical assistance to help new construction and major renovations surpass standard building practices for energy efficiency. READ MORE...


VOL. 4, ISSUE 3   •   SEPTEMBER, 2010
Results from the 2009-2010 MCHC Energy Management Program Are In!
MCHC Energy Management Program identifies ways hospitals can unlock energy savings READ MORE...


VOL. 4, ISSUE 2   •   JUNE, 2010
ComEd Raises Financial Incentives for Buildings
ComEd announces that it is increasing the financial incentives under its New Construction service to $150,000 for high performance buildings. READ MORE...


VOL. 4, ISSUE 1   •   FEBRUARY, 2010
ComEd Offers Energy Savings Programs
ComEd offers programs that can help healthcare facilities save money on their electricity use and improve the lighting in new construction. READ MORE...


VOL. 3, ISSUE 1   •   APRIL, 2009
Program Helps Hospitals Save on Energy
MCHC is continuing its Energy Program, which helps member hospitals identify and implement ways to save significantly on energy costs. READ MORE...


VOL. 3, ISSUE 3   •   DECEMBER, 2009
The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council Partners with Practice Greenhealth
The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council has established a partnership with Practice Greenhealth to help hospitals reduce their environmental impact. READ MORE...


VOL. 3, ISSUE 3   •   DECEMBER, 2009
ComEd Starts Wait List for Lighting Projects
Because of the volume of applications, ComEd has started a wait list for lighting applications under its popular Smart Ideas for Your Business(sm) program. READ MORE...


VOL. 3, ISSUE 1   •   APRIL, 2009
Program Helps Hospitals Save on Energy
MCHC is continuing its Energy Program, which helps member hospitals identify and implement ways to save significantly on energy costs. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 4   •   FEBRUARY, 2009
MCHC Program Yields Energy Savings
The Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council's two-year Energy Program has achieved its goals of decreasing energy costs and increasing energy awareness at participating hospitals. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 4   •   FEBRUARY, 2009
MCHC Releases White Paper on Energy Consumption
MCHC has released a white paper on energy consumption and the healthcare industry. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 2   •   JUNE, 2008
Innovative Funding Strategies for Energy Efficiency Investments
Creativity in funding can yield big dividends in energy conservation efforts. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 2   •   JUNE, 2008
Healthcare Facilities Look to Vinyl for Sustainable Roofing
Vinyl roofs offer attractive alternative to healthcare facility managers seeking cost savings and energy conservation. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 1   •   MARCH, 2008
Webinar to Explain New Energy Efficiency Program Incentives from ComEd
Members of the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council can take part in a webinar April 16 outlining ways that healthcare facilities can take advantage of upcoming incentives to be offered by ComEd. READ MORE...


VOL. 2, ISSUE 1   •   MARCH, 2008
Residential customers get energy help from ComEd
Residential customers can cut their electric bills using several new programs available from ComEd. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 4   •   DECEMBER, 2007
Hospital Lighting Retrofit: An Attractive Investment
With lighting accounting for 10 percent to 30 percent of a hospital's total energy consumption, relatively small changes in hospital lighting systems can pay off big. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 4   •   DECEMBER, 2007
Energy-Saving Measures Identified through MCHC Program
Hospitals participating in the MCHC Energy Improvement Program are starting to see savings from the cost-reduction methods implemented as part of the plan. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 3   •   SEPTEMBER, 2007
Summer Emphasis on Cooling System Efficiency
During the summer, Sieben Energy Associates and participating hospitals focused their cost-saving efforts on cooling system efficiency -- with surprising results. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 2   •   JUNE, 2007
MCHC Energy Program Summer Operating Tips: The Importance of the Building Automation System
Understanding a hospital's automation system is critical to managing energy efficiently without sacrificing occupant comfort. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 2   •   JUNE, 2007
Demand Anticipation Can Help Reduce Hot/Cold Calls
Tracking hot/cold calls and developing a strategy based on demand is the key to reducing the number of calls. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 1   •   MAY, 2007
Energy Star Aids Individuals, Businesses
Energy Star is a program operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to promote the use of energy-efficient products and practices. READ MORE...


VOL. 1, ISSUE 1   •   MAY, 2007
EPA to Kick Off Hospital Work Group Meeting
All MCHC member hospitals are invited to a meeting of the Operational Energy Efficiency Work Group on May 24 at MCHC. At this meeting, the EPA will provide general information about how to create sustainable hospitals, and it will introduce the Energy Star Program and the EPA's tool for benchmarking energy use, called Portfolio Manager. READ MORE...


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