Solar Powered Healthcare: Resilience and Cost-Savings
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.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: Learn why health centers are choosing solar power with battery backup as an affordable solution for both emergency and year-round use. Along with our CHARGE partners, the National Association of Community Health Centers and Collective Energy, we review how a solar+battery microgrid works and explore the cost-benefit analysis, new and proposed rules and rebates, the various incentives and initiatives, and financing options. We also share examples of health centers' experiences in choosing this affordable option.
Resource Details: The presentation "CHARGE Partnership for FQHC Microgrids" by Becky Regan, Andrew MacCalla, and Ben Money, highlights the collaboration between Capital Link, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), and Collective Energy. This partnership aims to support Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in transitioning to clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions. The presentation details the benefits of solar + storage systems, including cost savings, enhanced resilience during power outages, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. It also discusses leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for financial incentives and provides case studies showcasing successful implementations. For more information, visit CHARGE Partnership.
Resource Topic: Finance, Operations, Promising/Best Practices
Resource Subtopic: Capital Development, Financial performance improvement, Financial trends, Sustainability, Implementation Feasibility, Operational Feasibility, Impact/Outcomes, Partnerships.
Keywords: Planning, Strategic Planning.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.