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Healthcare Facilities
There are about 6,000 healthcare facilities in the U.S. These facilities are excellent candidates for CHP for many reasons discussed later. More than 200 healthcare facilities nationwide are already using CHP to lower energy their energy costs by up to 50% and decrease power outages and interruptions by up to 95%.
Total number of healthcare facilities in the twelve states in the Midwest is 930 and its distribution by state is as follows:
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State
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Number of Hospitals
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State
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Number of Hospitals
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| Illinois |
147
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Missouri |
94
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| Indiana |
90
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Nebraska |
29
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| Iowa |
46
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North Dakota |
15
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| Kansas |
65
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Ohio |
145
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| Michigan |
119
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South Dakota |
28
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| Minnesota |
73
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Wisconsin |
79
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The CHP information for the healthcare market sector is divided in the following sections:
Why Healthcare Facilities are Good Candidates for CHP?
Needs of healthcare facilities are consistent with the five factors that are favorable for the economic attractiveness of CHP systems:
- High electric and thermal energy loads
- Excellent electric and thermal load coincidence
- Electric power reliability and quality are valuable
- Long operating hours
- Low differential between peak and base loads
Current Status and Potential of CHP in Healthcare Facilities
(Source: Report Prepared for U.S. DOE - January 2000)
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State
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Number of Hospitals Using CHP
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Installed Capacity of CHP in Hospitals, MW
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CHP Potential in Healthcare (Hospitals and Nursing Homes)
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| Illinois |
12
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26.3
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726.8
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| Indiana |
0
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0
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339.7
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| Iowa |
6
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5.6
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152.0
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| Michigan |
1
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1.35
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628.6
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| Minnesota |
4
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33.9
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439.1
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| Missouri |
0
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0
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498.4
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| Ohio |
0
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0
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816.2
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| Wisconsin |
2
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3.9
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439.1
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| Total |
25
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71.05
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4,039.9
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Database of CHP Installations in Healthcare Facilities
The Energy & Environmental Analysis, Inc. maintains a national database of CHP installations in various market sectors, including healthcare facilities. Search SIC Code 8051 for “Skilled Nursing Care Facilities” and SIC Code 8062 for “General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.” These databases for the Midwestern states are available at the following links:
The MAC has developed a searchable database of CHP installations. The database can be searched by building type (including hospitals), site installation location (State and City) , prime mover type and prime mover capacity.
Other CHP Reports & Documents Relevant to Healthcare Facilities
Combined Heat & Power Guide for Hospital Applications (November 2007) -The primary objective of this guidebook, developed by the MAC for the U.S. Department of Energy, is to provide a reference document of basic information for hospital managers when considering the application of combined heat and power (CHP) in the healthcare industry, specifically in hospitals.
CHP Education/Assistance Program Guides for the Hospital Market Sector (December 2003 - December 2004) - The MAC has developed a series of CHP Education / Assistance Program Guides for the Hospital Market sector in several states. These reports are intended to serve two purposes:
1. Provide the State Energy offices with the necessary market information on the Hospital Sector within the state to plan and organize an appropriate workshop/conference to educate this sector on CHP and its benefits to the Hospital Sector.
2. Provide the State Energy Offices with many of the technical, financial, communication, and application material that can be utilized in their CHP Hospital education program.
These Reports are currently available for the following five states:
Presbyterian Homes Site Report (September 2002) - This report provides an in-depth characterization study of the installed CHP system at Elgin Community College of Elgin, Illinois. Detailed information that may be found in the study includes: site description, market segment evaluation, technical description of the CHP system and its respective components, energy and financial analysis (CHP vs. baseline), financial considerations, operability and installation analysis, environmental considerations, barriers, incentives, and lessons learned.
CHP at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center - A report by Louay Chamra, Ph.D. and Keith Hodge, Ph.D., P.E. which gives an overview of the CHP installation at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. This report includes financial information regarding the economic payback of this CHP system.
Relevant Healthcare Facility Events and Activities
- August 31, 2007 - “Hurricane Katrina: MBMC’s CHP Plant Operation,” presentation by Keith Hodge, Ph.D., P.E., which provides a detailed look at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center’s CHP system and its operation during Hurricane Katrina.
- May 4, 2006 - "A Tale of Two Hospitals," presentation by Louay Chamra which details the use of CHP during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
- September 29, 2005 - The MAC and Shepherd Advisors presented at the CHP session and also exhibited available tools for evaluating CHP for healthcare facilities.
- MAC January 8, 2004 - MAC Makes Presentation to the Healthcare Environmental Awareness and Resource Recovery Team (St. Paul, MN)
- December 2-4, 2003 - PEER Review - Partnerships to Promote CHP for Hospitals
- March 18, 2003 - MAC Organizes Program on "CHP For Hospitals”. Chicago, IL
Oak Ridge National Laboratory led a team of experts who increased visibility for DOE sponsored DG/CHP programs at the 40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) on July 14-16, 2003. Outreach activities at this event included a Workshop, an Exhibit, and a survey questionnaire. More information.
Other Relevant Resources
"More Than 200 Hospitals Nationwide Are Recycling Energy for Peak Performance," Jan Berry and Steve Fischer, Distributed Energy Journal, Jan/Feb 2004
Link to the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
Links to the local chapters of ASHE to (This link takes you a site where you can select link to chapter by state)
Is CHP Right for Your Healthcare Facility?
If you are interested in assessing whether a CHP system would be economically attractive for your hospital, please complete the MAC survey and submit it to the Midwest CHP Application Center.
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