Summary
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust partnered with British Gas for an energy reduction scheme. This historic energy performance contract is projected to save £1.1 million annually for 15 years.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare facility management
- Energy efficiency in public sector buildings
- Sustainable infrastructure development
Background:
- St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, a major London acute facility, faced challenges with aging energy infrastructure.
- The Trust's Estates and Facilities team sought innovative solutions for energy reduction and cost savings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail a novel Energy Performance Contract (EPC) implemented at St George's Hospital.
- To assess the financial and operational benefits of a partnership with an energy services company.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a £12 million Energy Performance Contract with British Gas.
- Replacement of four 35-year-old gas-powered steam boilers and an aging Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant.
- Upgrade of associated infrastructure within the hospital's boiler house.
Main Results:
- Guaranteed annual savings of £1.1 million over 15 years.
- Significant reduction in energy costs and carbon emissions for the Trust.
- Enhanced capacity for in-house estate maintenance due to outsourced plant management.
Conclusions:
- The Energy Performance Contract model offers substantial financial and environmental benefits for large healthcare facilities.
- Strategic partnerships with energy companies can modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency.
- Investment in energy efficiency is crucial for sustainable healthcare operations.
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