ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER A Green Lights / ENERGY STAR Case Study (ABSTRACT)

The document describes a case study centered on St. Charles Medical Center's evaluation of energy conservation measures (ECMs) under the US EPA's Green Lights and ENERGY STAR Buildings programs. It highlights the Green Lights Program's goal of reducing air pollution by promoting energy-efficient lighting, noting that lighting constitutes 20-25% of electricity sold in the U.S. The case focuses on the balance between strict financial analysis and intangible factors, such as workplace productivity, when deciding on retrofitting projects.

• The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Green Lights Program in 1991 as a voluntary, non-regulatory initiative to reduce air pollution by encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient lighting.
• Lighting represents a significant portion of US electricity sales, accounting for 20-25%, and offers an opportunity for cost savings through investment rather than being treated as unavoidable overhead.
• Participation in the Green Lights Program allows organizations to lower electricity bills and reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and heavy metals, while potentially increasing workplace productivity, which is especially relevant for hospitals.

APA

Jubeir, J., & Day, R. (1996). ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER A Green Lights / ENERGY STAR Case Study (ABSTRACT). World Resources Institute. https://pdf.wri.org/bell/abstracts/case_1-56973-173-x_abstract_version_english.pdf

Chicago

Jubeir, Julie, and Robert Day. ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER A Green Lights / ENERGY STAR Case Study (ABSTRACT). World Resources Institute, 1996. https://pdf.wri.org/bell/abstracts/case_1-56973-173-x_abstract_version_english.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{jubeir1996charles, author = {Jubeir, Julie and Day, Robert}, title = {{ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER A Green Lights / ENERGY STAR Case Study (ABSTRACT)}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {1996}, url = {https://pdf.wri.org/bell/abstracts/case_1-56973-173-x_abstract_version_english.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }