Henry Ford Health on Track To Be One of Nation’s First ‘Net Zero’ Hospitals
Once completed, the 877 bed facility will be able to treat 100,000 patients annually.
The Challenge
Henry Ford Health, Michigan’s leading healthcare provider, aims to develop one of the nation’s first net zero hospital campuses. The challenge will be operating without generating greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining reliable service for their patients. They will need innovative technologies and strategies to address energy consumption and waste management.
The Solution
Henry Ford Health, Kiewit, and Veolia North America collaborated to implement a comprehensive solution which, in addition to a 33-year Operations and Maintenance contract, will include:
RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASING
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) ensure a supply of renewable electricity, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
DIGITAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Veolia's Hubgrade digital platform monitors and manages energy use efficiently, optimizing consumption and reducing waste.
SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE
A task force drives ongoing improvement and engages stakeholders in implementing sustainable practices.
ELECTRICITY
The project installed electrified boilers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
WASTE HEAT RECOVERY
Waste heat recovery technology generates 75% of the facility's heating, maximizing energy efficiency.
Projected Outcome
68% lower carbon footprint
75% heat to come from waste heat recovery
Additional electric boilers enable full net-zero operation from day one, provided renewable energy power purchase agreements are in place.
