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Hospitals in North America are among the most energy-intensive buildings , with significant energy use due to their 24 / 7 operations and the demands of advanced medical equipment and stringent environmental controls .
Energy intensity :
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) ENERGY STAR programme , hospitals consume an average of 130,000 BTU per square foot annually . Some facilities exceed 200,000 BTU per square foot depending on operational demands . These statistics are based on the ENERGY STAR healthcare benchmarking initiative .
Electricity usage :
Grumman | Butkus Associates ’ annual hospital energy survey highlights that electricity consumption ranges widely among hospitals , from less than 20 kWh per square foot to over 40 kWh per square foot . The average consumption is approximately 27 kWh per square foot per year . This data has been collected from over 130 hospitals as part of an ongoing energy performance benchmarking project .
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