Why Are So Many New Hospitals So Energy Inefficient?

Lessons from One of North America's Highest Performing Acute Care Hospitals

Each year, more than 100 new hospitals open across North America, yet many consume far more energy than anticipated—driving up operating costs and increasing carbon emissions for decades to come. Join this insightful IFHE webinar to explore the lessons learned from Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, one of the world’s most energy-efficient major acute care hospitals. Opened in 2021, the facility has achieved an impressive energy use intensity (EUI) of approximately 90 kBtu/sf in a cold climate, setting a new benchmark for high-performance healthcare facilities.