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and help them better understand their risk profile. There is an added level of complexity
Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth now has a total of 18 EV vehicle chargers – 8 for the public and 10 designated for staff, and – eEnergy says – EV drivers there are now experiencing ‘a seamless’ charging service.
emissions, demonstrating the Trust’s commitment to sustainability. Now is the time for healthcare estates
professionals to look ahead and prepare as EV demand continues to increase. With the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), a significant challenge arose for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and its workforce. The new emission standards equated to daily charges of up to £17 for non-compliant vehicles. Creating an added expense threatens to increase commuting costs for employees, and amplifies the need for building EV charging infrastructure at the hospital. To meet this challenge head-on, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust decided to adopt EV charging solutions, and 14 state-of-the-art 22 kW EV charge points were installed at strategic locations around the hospital, simplifying the charging process, reducing costs, and setting a new benchmark for energy efficiency.
While early days, it is hoped that the
introduction of the eCharge EV charging solution will revolutionise the Trust’s transportation landscape. The charge points installed cater for the hospital’s diverse EV charging needs, and provide a countermeasure to the financial burden imposed by the ULEZ expansion on its employees.
Reaching targets with stretched budgets Since committing to Net Zero, reducing emissions has become one of the biggest considerations for Estates and Facilities managers in the UK health sector. The NHS has recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, and by its 100th birthday, it should be entirely Net Zero. Meeting
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the 2040 Net Zero target is central to the long-term future of the NHS. But as Estates managers and CEOs in both the public and private health sector plan their path to reaching Net Zero, they have been presented with the challenge of stretched budgets that are close to breaking point. Energy wastage is exacerbating the issue, and it can be difficult to capitalise on renewable upgrades. However, Trusts and private healthcare
providers can invest in renewable energy easily, helping to save money and reduce emissions in the long term, with no upfront cost. Service-based models are available that allow the cost of infrastructure to pay for itself through the savings that it makes, and healthcare organisations can leverage assets that already exist to generate renewable energy. Having the ability to visualise areas of healthcare buildings that are using unnecessary amounts of energy and creating unnecessary wastage through intelligent metering, as well as identifying areas of opportunity – such as the implementation of solar panels and EV charge points, can result in health estates becoming more energy-resilient.
Meeting Net Zero challenges together eEnergy helps NHS Trusts by offering them the best energy procurement, providing expert advice to arrange the lowest energy price based on the unique needs of each hospital and site. In an extremely volatile energy market,
establishing a secure supplier agreement that is fit for purpose for now and in the future is key. Healthcare estate directors, Trust CEOs, and CFOs, can partner with energy procurement teams who can advise on when and how to buy energy,
on top of energy market volatility – Trusts seeking to reduce energy consumption through energy efficiency and onsite solar, while adding energy to power EV charge points. Healthcare organisations have the power to transform their buildings into sustainable powerhouses, and they don’t need to reach Net Zero commitments in isolation. Through the power of collaboration, healthcare stakeholders can boost energy efficiency while focusing on delivering excellent patient care. It is this collaboration that will help both public and private sector healthcare organisations navigate uncertain conditions that may continue for years to come. For the NHS to achieve its Net Zero target, implementing long- term agreements to best navigate an uncertain market is the bottom line. eEnergy provides comprehensive
energy-as-a-service solutions, transforming hospitals, GP practices, and care homes into sustainable powerhouses by addressing energy waste and making Net Zero possible. We fast-track the transition to cleaner energy through our energy procurement services, on-site solar energy adoption, EV charging integration, and advanced LED lighting, while optimising consumption through the MY ZeERO energy analytics platform, all with options for no upfront cost.
Neil Campbell
Neil Campbell is an accomplished Chief Sales officer, whose ‘mission’ is ‘to help propel public sector partners on their journey to achieve Net Zero’. He joined eEnergy in May 2022, and has since championed the importance of data in re-shaping the energy landscapes of the healthcare and education sectors. He is primarily responsible for offering actionable insights at every stage of the energy efficiency journey, ‘verifying real- world savings, and maximising impact’.
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