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Facilities Manager Peer Exchange Meeting

June 21, 2013

 

Participating Hospitals

  • Lurie Children's Memorial
  • Mt. Sinai Hospital & Schwab Rehabilitation Institute
  • Norwegian American Hospital
  • Presence Health
  • Saint Bernard Hospital
  • Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago
  • University of Chicago Medical Center

NOTE: If you would like to learn more about any of the following peer exchange discussion topics, please contact the CGHI team and we will connect you with the appropriate hospital(s).

PJM Frequency Regulation Program Overview

Kellen Bellettino from Comverge presented on the PJM program. He also offered to run a WebEx for those who were unable to attend the meeting. Contact the CGHI Team for additional information.

  • Payments of $85,000 per MW with 100% compliance.
    • Approximately $8,500 for every 100kw in frequency regulation (minimum participation of 100kw).
  • This program works inside your current VFD set points.
    • Hospitals control through BAS/SCADA
    • Free analysis of VFD Interval Data to find best fit for program.
  • Pilot program suggested to start analysis of 7-10 VFD's to note the operating potential of Hospital equipment.
  • No out of pocket costs for analysis and implementation.  
  • Potential to reduce PLC through real-time operating knowledge.

Multi-month Recognition Campaign Update

The CGHI Team is currently pursuing a recognition campaign.

Assistance Requested of Facility Managers

  • Provide projects / efforts you would like to highlight
  • Provide quotes to be included in articles
  • Introductions to Hospital's Public Relations Individuals
  • Introductions to Hospital's Business Development Individuals

Assistance Requested of Hospitals

  • Support Positioning / Crafting Articles
  • Leverage Hospital Media Contacts
  • Promote progress within Hospitals

Building Energy Disclosure Ordinance Update

The City of Chicago is pursuing a Building Energy Disclosure Ordinance that would apply to Chicago hospitals. Click here to read the Ordinance.

Announcements

  • ComEd's Facility Assessment is now available to hospitals only. Details provided at meeting. 
  • Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are kicking off their 3rd year of the Natural Gas Savings Program with new offerings and rebates.
  • ASHE recognized four Illinois Hospitals for energy reduction achievements.