The Connecticut Children’s Medical Center received an environmental stewardship award for its drastic reduction in electricity use.
The Northeast Energy Efficiency Council honored the hospital on March 10 for reducing its energy consumption by 8.5 million kilowatt-hours. With the help of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, the hospital installed new lighting throughout the facility, among other upgrades.
“The benefits are tremendous for the consumers and the environment, and using the dollars from the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund provides a clear example of how businesses and organizations can employ environmentally sound practices without sacrificing the bottom line,” said Dave Leishman, chair of the Northeast Energy Efficiency Council Connecticut Chapter, in a statement.
