Decarbonization
Decarbonization is reducing CO2 emissions resulting from human activity, with the eventual goal of eliminating them. In practice, getting to zero net emissions requires shifting from fossil fuels to alternative low-carbon energy sources.
CHICAGO — The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association has announced the winners of its 2025 Energy to Care Awards, which recognize health care facilities that have significantly reduced their energy use and emissions and advanced their sustainability…
Energy to Care award winners* are recognized for reducing their energy consumption by 10 percent or more over their baseline energy consumption.
How to Prepare for a Decarbonization Study outlines the steps a hospital team can take to initiate a decarbonization study at their facility.
ASHE is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a pro bono volunteer opportunity.
Enhancing energy efficiency may help reduce a hospital's carbon footprint.
Maximizing HVAC Efficiency is Decarbonization on a Budget | Facilities & Engineering Week | Lunch & Learn
Healthcare organizations are beginning the journey to replace carbon-based fuels with renewables, reduce emissions and electrify everything.
Unlocking Project Funding through Decarbonization Efforts | Lunch & Learn
Facilities leaders looking to make a consistent, long-term impact on how they utilize resources must make sustainability more than a box to check.
The sustainability competency calls on health care facilities managers to act as good stewards of resources and actively reduce the field’s impact on the environment.