OHA’s Energy & Sustainability Program leverages our technical expertise and advocacy role to:

• Support hospitals with energy and sustainability decision-making
• Connect Ohio hospital leaders in the energy and sustainability field
• Offer educational events and resources
• Advocate on behalf of hospitals
• Facilitate energy procurement

National Recognition

The OHA Energy & Sustainability Program received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. OHA was recognized with the same honor in 2022 and 2021. Previously, the program was selected for the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for Energy Efficiency Program Delivery in 2020, 2019 and 2016.

Member Benefits

In 2024, participating member hospitals achieved $7.4 million in utility cost savings  from OHA Energy & Sustainability Program Benchmarking, energy efficiency support and technical assistance.

Questions About Our Program?

Give us a call at 614-384-9145

ENERGY STAR Certified Hospitals

Ohio is a national leader in ENERGY STAR certified hospitals per capita. ENERGY STAR-certified hospitals save an average of $4,000 per bed on energy costs.

OHA Members May Access:

• Sustainability in Scrubs monthly newsletter
• Environmental Leadership Council participation
• ENERGY STAR benchmarking and certification
• Awards program
• Education events
• Case studies and toolkits
• Legislative advocacy
• Energy procurement services