Net Zero Health Centers
How Solar Microgrids Help Cut Costs and Build Climate Resistance
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Publication.Primary Audience: Administrative Staff Board of Directors C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.) Clinicians Enabling Staff Outreach Staff PCAs
Language(s): English
Developed by: Capital Link (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This case study delves into the pioneering journeys that four distinct health centers have embarked on to achieve renewable energy production. This is part of the overall, high-level goal of eventually reaching Net Zero - where the amount of energy used is equal to the amount of renewable energy created.
Resource Details: The drive towards renewable energy in healthcare settings is not merely a response to the environmental imperative but also a strategic move to improve public health outcomes, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change. These communities, often characterized by higher populations of people of color and/or individuals with limited income, face the brunt of the health impacts stemming from a reliance on fossil fuels. As such, the transition to renewable energy in health centers is both a matter of environmental justice and a practical approach to safeguarding the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.
Resource Topic: Finance, Operations
Resource Subtopic: Sustainability, Emergency Management.
Keywords: Case Studies, Environmental Health.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.