10.3% of total energy use
Healthcare facilities consume approximately 10.3% of the total energy used by commercial buildings in the U.S.
$6.5 Billion annual energy cost
Hospitals spend over $6.5 billion on energy each year, equating to about 1-3% of a typical hospital's operating budget.
8% of all U.S. CO2 emissions
Healthcare is responsible for nearly 8% of the total carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S., a significant environmental impact of energy use in these facilities.
