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Perry County Memorial Hospital
As the first hospital in the US to operate under 100 EUI, Perry County Memorial Hospital not only provides high-quality care to the surrounding community but also sets the bar for energy-efficient hospital design. Located in Tell City, Indiana, this 117,000 SF rural critical access hospital features a 24-hour emergency department, obstetrics, oncology, physical therapy, med/surg, and diagnostic imaging.
Prioritizing energy efficiency, CMTA incorporated several high-performance design strategies to ensure Perry County Memorial Hospital operates efficiently and cost-effectively for the long term. The team implemented a 240-well geothermal HVAC system, with individual heat pumps serving various spaces. Dedicated outdoor air units equipped with energy recovery ensure the necessary ventilation is provided, while heat pump chillers provide conditioning for the outdoor air units. Additionally, a distributive pumping arrangement supports the individual heat pumps, and central pumps facilitate the chillers, maximizing the overall energy efficiency of the hospital. The all-electric facility also incorporated TPO roofing, spray foam insulation, and other technologies to reduce energy consumption.
Completed in 2014, Perry County Memorial Hospital earned an Energy Star Score of 100. When it first opened, the facility operated at an impressive 99 EUI—the first hospital in the nation to operate under 100 EUI. Energy usage typically creeps up over time due to a lack of maintenance and repairs. However, the facility has experienced continuing success thanks to the reliability and energy efficiency of its geothermal HVAC system, combined with the owner’s proactive role in operation and maintenance. In the first few years of operation, CMTA invested significant time in training hospital staff on the proper maintenance of the system. By adhering to the design operating parameters and setpoints of the geothermal system, the hospital has maintained peak performance for almost a decade. After nine years, it is still operating at an incredibly low 106 EUI.
Perry County Memorial Hospital Energy Use
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