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grEEn mattErs
rates with failure to achieve these rates this size of programme has been established
“It is the baseline use of
resulting in financial penalties to them. and senior management commitment is
the Hse south region has been chosen demonstrated by their representation of the
light, heat and cooling
to pilot the project with all the sites within project steering Committee.
this region forming part of the tender. Hse a draft Contract Document has now
that accounts for estates working with Hse Procurement will been issued and later this year we will move
approximately 70 per
manage and deliver the contract. the to the Invitation to Tender stage followed by
infrastructure necessary to efficiently deliver the contract signing.
cent of our energy use
and it is here that savings
CaVan general hoSPital energy eFFiCient
must be made.”
lighting ProJeCt
an energy efficient lighting project was recently developed for Cavan General Hospital.
to grow, particularly in the acute hospitals The project was managed and delivered by HSE Estates Dublin North East, through
sector. the introduction of additional energy its Kells office. The main objective of the project was to maximise the energy efficient
intensive equipment through programmes benefits of the lighting within the hospital with minimum disturbance to healthcare
such as the National Programme for services. existing indoor corridor lights and outdoor street lights were replaced with
Radiation Oncology (NPRO) will increase energy efficient equivalents.
this demand for energy, however it is the
baseline use of light, heat and cooling that the energy efficient lighting project consisted of the following works:
accounts for approximately 70 per cent of Street lights lamps were replaced by Philips 55w Pl-l (CFl) lanterns.
energy use and it is here that savings must Floodlights Metal Halide Floodlights were replaced by more efficient leD Floodlights.
be made. Corridor lighting T8 light Fittings were replaced by more efficient T5 light Fittings
In developing an energy reduction complete with daylight sensors in all appropriate areas.
programme, the imperative was to review Main reception lobby Incandescent bulbs were replaced with lED Downlights.
the Hse energy consumption patterns with nightlights CFl nightlights incorporated into existing light-fittings were replaced by
a view to developing a strategic standalone leD nightlights.
programme for reduction. this programme
must give a clear corporate direction which the project has the potential to bring about a seven per cent reduction in the hospital’s
will take account of the underlying electrical running costs and CO
2
savings of 134 tonnes per year. Savings could be
principles of the National Energy Efficiency greater when you take into account those that will be attributed to corridor lights
Action Plan 2009 – 2020 and it must be operating with daylight sensors. an added benefit is that the light level in the corridor
solidly based on achieving success areas has been vastly improved resulting in a light level of 200 lux being achieved in
through energy efficiency principles. some corridor areas with a reduced number of light fittings operating.
the key programme objectives are to: Overall, there have been very positive reactions and feedback from staff across all
• Achieve energy reduction over the current disciplines within the hospital to the improved lighting aesthetics.
energy usage for each year and deliver
savings back to the Hse.
• Demonstrate the commitment of the HSE
to eU and national energy plans through
socially responsible procurement and to
demonstrate its energy leadership
a fundamental principle of increasing
energy efficiency is to deploy cutting edge
technology coupled with experts in the
energy management field who will interpret
these findings and implement actions. We
have set about incorporating this principle
into a contractual agreement which will
commit the successful candidate to
achieving pre-agreed energy reduction
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