Sutter Health network hospital in Northern California advances
sustainability initiative with solar power to optimize energy usage and
improve patient care
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#healthcare—Ameresco,
Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy
company, and Sutter Health today announced the completion of a 1.6
megawatt solar energy system at the Sutter
Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (SSRRH). The 84-bed acute-care facility
is one of 24 hospitals in the Sutter Health network and is known as one
of the greenest hospitals in Northern California.
The solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays installed at two sites on the SSRRH
campus underscore Sutter Health’s broader commitment to environmental
stewardship through the use of renewable energy, setting the Sutter
Health Standard for solar. Carport solar panels installed at the
hospital’s main parking lot and on the roof of the Bill and Elizabeth
Shea House – a private, four-bedroom residence for families of
hospitalized children – are expected to generate more than 2.4 million
kWh of electricity annually – the equivalent of powering 206 households
for one year.
“Clean sustainable solar power benefits patients, employees and the
environment,” said Michael Purvis, CEO of SSRRH and Novato Community
Hospital. “The addition of an eco-friendly energy source, along with our
hospital’s green construction, recycling program and water conservation,
helps deepen our commitment to a healthier community.”
The solar panels installed by Ameresco are projected to offset 40
percent of the hospital’s overall electricity usage and 89 percent of
electricity used at the Shea House. As an on-site source of renewable
energy, SSRRH will avoid 1,725 metric tons of CO2 emissions
annually or the equivalent of 194,021 gallons of gasoline consumed.
“The size of this solar project makes it significant, as does its
positive environmental and social impact for the surrounding community,”
said Ameresco Vice President Bob Georgeoff. “Beyond the services and
shelter provided by Santa Rosa Regional Hospital – particularly in the
last two years following harsh wildfires in the region – Sutter Health’s
dedication to sustainability and green building practices puts Northern
California on a clear path forward to better air quality and a lower
carbon footprint.”
In addition to the 1.6 MW solar panel system, Ameresco replaced the
hospital’s parking lot lighting fixtures with high-efficiency LEDs.
These will generate additional energy cost savings for the hospital over
time and create brighter, safer spaces on campus for patients, visitors
and employees.
About Sutter Health
Sutter Health is more than 60,000 people strong thanks to its integrated
network of physicians, employees and volunteers. Rooted in Sutter
Health’s not-for-profit mission, these team members partner to deliver
exceptional care that feels personal. From physician offices to
hospitals to outpatient care centers and home services, they proudly
support the more than 3 million people in their care—nearly 1 percent of
the U.S. population, in one of the most diverse and innovative regions
in the world. Sutter team members adopt new technologies, make novel
discoveries and embrace creative thinking to help patients and
communities achieve their best health. From its street nurse program
that provides check-ups for homeless people, to telemedicine-aided
specialist consultations, to walk-in care clinics, to smart glass
technology, the Sutter Health team goes beyond traditional models to
make care more convenient and to nurture and empower people throughout
their medical journey. For more information about the Sutter Health
network visit: sutterhealth.org
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About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading independent
provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, infrastructure
upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions for
businesses and organizations throughout North America and Europe.
Ameresco’s sustainability services include upgrades to a facility’s
energy infrastructure and the development, construction and operation of
renewable energy plants. Ameresco has successfully completed energy
saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and
local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing
authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate
headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,000 employees
providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United
Kingdom. For more information, www.ameresco.com.
The announcement of our entry into a solar energy asset arrangement
is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from
such arrangement, of the company’s overall revenue for any particular
period or of trends in the company’s overall total assets in development
or operation. This project was included in our previously reported
assets in development as of March 31, 2019.
Contacts
Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, [email protected]
Shaun
Ralston, 707-576-4847, [email protected]
