Healthcare
Dignity Health: Community Hospital of San Bernardino - Technical Energy Assessment
Performed a Level 1 ASHRAE energy audit of the 343-bed non-profit hospital campus. The hospital is one of the region's largest employers, with more than 1,350 employees, and primarily serves the areas of San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Highland and Fontana.
Performed a Level 1 ASHRAE energy audit of the 343-bed non-profit hospital campus. The hospital is one of the region's largest employers, with more than 1,350 employees, and primarily serves the areas of San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Highland and Fontana. Assessment included three central plants; main tower for patient rooms, cafeteria and emergency facilities; behavioral health unit; medical office building; community medical plaza; and engineering/materials building. Systems analyzed included steam generating equipment for the heating & domestic hot water, chilled water systems, air handling equipment, lighting and plumbing fixtures.
Tasks included the following:
Identify no-cost and low-cost opportunities and Energy Conservation Measure recommendations in line with owner’s financial plans and potential capital-intensive energy savings opportunities. Provide in-depth analysis of energy costs, energy usage and building characteristics specific to energy saving recommendations Investigate Utility Provider Rebates and Incentive Programs. Provide Master Planning and Project Phasing Recommendations Provide Final Energy Survey and Engineering Analysis Report
Final report included the following recommendations:
18 HVAC Energy Conservation Measures addressing HVAC DDC, Implementation of High Efficiency Chillers, Automated Demand Response Controls, Solar Thermal for DHW/HHW, and more. 6 Lighting Energy Conservation Measures including specific conversion of lighting to low-energy LED fixtures, automatic daylighting controls, and occupancy sensors. 4 Plumbing Energy Conservation Measures including installation of low flow shower heads, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals, and automatic battery-operated faucets. Recommendations of specific rebate and incentive programs from SoCal Edison, SoCal Gas, and San Bernardino Water Department to help offset upfront cost of suggested ECM’s.
Project details Role: Retro-Commissioning Authority Completed: August 2015