Issue link: https://nebusinessmedia.uberflip.com/i/480070
12 ConneCTiCuT Green Guide • SprinG 2014 www.CTGreenGuide.com News Cycle SmarT buSineSS: ConneCTiCuT CHiLDRen'S MeDiCAL CenTeR hospital Project Saves Enough Power For 75 homes C onnecticut Children's Medical Center Facilities Manager Bob Will wanted additional ways to improve the hospital's energy usage, and what he came up with was a $1.4 million project saving the hospital $150,000 annually in energy costs. "We participated in several energy-saving programs in the past and know that energy efficiency is a positive investment for the hospital," said Will. "While it saves us a ton of money, it also creates a more comfortable environment for patients, family and staff. It's a win-win for everyone." To help complete the project, Connecticut Children's Medical Center worked with Berlin electric utility Connecticut Light & Power and received an Energize Connecticut program incentive of $500,000. The Connecticut Hospital Association financed the remaining $900,000 project cost. Trane served as engineer and contractor for the project, which included upgrades to hospital's energy infrastructure. Old, inefficient lighting was re- placed with energy-efficient LED bulbs, weather stripping and pipe insula- tion was installed, and bathroom faucet and showerheads were fitted with flow-restricting devices. This helps reduce the amount of water being used while still maintaining a comfortable level of water pressure. Another challenge the hospital faced was with its energy management system — parts of the hospital are staffed with patients and medical per- sonnel 24/7, while other parts of the hospital are not. Connecticut Children's Medical Center upgraded its system to better regulate air flow to different parts of the hospital, depending on whether or Bike Walk CT Names President Hartford nonprofit Bike Walk Connecticut has elected Laura Baum as its president. Baum, who lives in Middletown and works as a project manager at Wesleyan university, joined the Bike Walk Connecticut board in 2013 shortly after moving to the state from Portland, ore. She has a master's degree in ur- ban planning from the university of Minnesota. Bike Walk Connecticut encourages people to ditch cars for pedal or foot power, and the organization advocates for making non-motor transportation safer in the state. As president Baum replaces Mary ellen Thibodeau, who will remain on the board. Laura Baum lives in Middletown with her husband and daughter. PHoTo | ConTRiBuTeD 860.871.1111 Toll Free: 800.741.6367 nemsi.com License #'s: E1-104939 • S1-302974 • P1-203519 • F1-10498 • SM1-192 • MC-1134 GREEN SOLUTIONS… ONE SOURCE Only one company can build, power, protect, and maintain the critical systems in virtually every type of facility. Our clients trust us to provide sustainable, more productive, greener facilities. We are experts in: Energy Systems and Incentives • Building Automation Technologies • Sustainable Design and Operation