FIND FUTURE SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES On average, ENERGY STAR benchmarked hospitals save $3,000 on energy costs per bed every year. Ohio leads the nation, with 13 ENERGY STAR hospitals. OHA’s ENERGY STAR Benchmarking Program provides the foundation for hospitals to compare progress, plan for the future and qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating. Working with our Energy team, hospitals are able to set, track and achieve their energy efficiency and sustainability goals. In addition, benchmarked hospitals are eligible for recognition through OHA’s Energy Cup Competition — honoring hospitals that have shown the most improvement every year, based on previous energy consumption. See our 2017 winners here.
ACCELERATE RETURN ON INVESTMENT WITH NEGOTIATED REBATES Ohio hospitals have received more than $3 million in rebates from utilities — as a result of energy-saving projects from 2010 to 2017. OHA’s Energy Team works directly with facility directors, contractors and vendors to secure rebates from Ohio utility companies, greatly improving their return on investment for implementing initiatives that focus on conserving energy. Our dedicated team is here to help: Facilitate the opportunity to further reduce energy project costs with enhanced rebates Determine eligibility Process rebate and enhanced rebate applications
SAVE WITH OUR ENERGY SOURCING PROGRAM OHA works directly with suppliers to compare gas and electricity ratees on behalf of hospitals. Through our natural gas and electric supply contracts, members can significantly reduce energy costs — saving up to 20 percent on their utility bills. We also provide a wealth of options to help Ohio hospitals make strategic purchasing decisions. Our energy sourcing program provides: No-cost comparison of utility supply offers Detailed market information Contract review by OHA, keeping hospital-specific needs in mind Continued oversight after the contract is signed The natural gas program, established in 1998, includes a free comparison of natural gas supply offers as well as market information. Natural gas procurement, with ongoing review and collaboration, is offered in partnership with Stand Energy Corporation, an OHA Corporate Partner.
RECOGNITION FOR SUSTAINABILTY EFFORTS The OHA Energy & Sustainability Program assists members in receiving recognition for embracing energy efficiency, reducing their waste streams, reducing their carbon footprints. OHA is able to assist hospitals in recognition from programs such as the Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program. In 2018, nine hospitals received this honor in recognition of their environmental sustainability programs. Atrium Medical Center – Premier Health Henry County Hospital Mercy Health — Springfield Regional Medical Center Mercy Health — St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Mercy Health — St. Rita's Medical Center Mercy Health — St. Vincent Medical Center Miami Valley Hospital – Premier Health The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Wright-Patterson Base Medical Center OHA also offers opportunities for members to apply for OHA’s Environmental Sustainability awards: the Melvin Creeley Award and John Chapman Award for Environmental Leadership. See more details here. OHA Energy Cup The OHA Energy & Sustainability Program annually sponsors the OHA Energy Cup competition. Winners were determined based on greatest energy savings at the end of the year. All results are validated by an engineer and verified in the ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager portal. Eighty-seven Ohio hospitals participated in the 2017 competition to reduce energy use and limit greenhouse gas emissions. Over 60 percent of participating hospitals reduced their energy use in 2017. Many Ohio hospitals took advantage of energy rebates provided by Ohio's utilities to increase cost savings and dramatically shorten the return on investment, or the effect of planting 5,127 acres of forest. Results for 2018 will be released in April. Participants compete in three categories: large hospitals (more than 250,000 square feet), small hospitals (less than 250,000 square feet) and non-hospital medical buildings. Winners were determined based on greatest energy savings in 2017 use versus 2016 use. The top 2017 Energy Cup award winners are: Large Hospital: Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital – 9.25 percent reduction Small Hospital: Adams County Regional Medical Center – 17.38 percent reduction Non-Hospital: University Hospitals Landerbrook Health Center (Mayfield Heights) – 29.22 percent reduction This competition is supported by AEP Ohio and Dayton Power & Light. Awards are presented at the OHA Energy & Sustainability Program luncheon during the OHA Annual Meeting held each June in Columbus.
BENEFIT FROM STATEWIDE ADVOCACY OHA’s Energy team advocates on behalf of member hospitals to assure interests are reflected in rate cases, legislation and regulatory issues at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Legislature, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Department of Health. Always, the goal is to support each member hospital’s unique needs and ensure reliable power at a reasonable price.