Halton Healthcare's president called the energy efficiency funding announced this morning at Milton District Hospital (MDH) a “heap of money.”
Denise Hardenne, who is also the CEO of Halton Healthcare, said the $500,000 provided by the province to MDH will be used to replace/retrofit the air handling units and other energy efficiency projects.
Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, who made the announcement at MDH, said another $451,559 will be used at Georgetown District Hospital, as part of the provinces Hospital Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP).
“That’s a ‘heap’ of hospital funding,” joked Hardenne, who thanked the province for its commitment to save energy and encourage the use of more renewable energy savings.
The province invested $64 million this year to fund 180 projects at 98 hospitals that include retrofits to HVAC units and lighting.
Naidoo-Harris said five megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent gases are expected to be eliminated from the environment by 2050.
The program is an initiative of the Climate Change Action Plan to modernize many of the province’s facilities.
“Modernization of infrastructure through this funding will help to ensure residents are receiving the high quality care they deserve,” said Naidoo-Harris. “These important investments will provide patients with a safe, healthy environment.
“By supporting infrastructure projects today, we are helping hospitals meet the health care needs of Ontario communities in the long term.”
Hardenne echoed her comments, adding: “This will enable us to replace outdated mechanical and building equipment in the older sections of our Milton and Georgetown Hospitals resulting in significantly-reduced energy usage and increase energy savings.”
The province estimates the energy-related savings will generate more than $60 million in annual energy-related savings by 2020-21.
“Climate change is scary and it is important and it’s important that we get it right for our kids,” said Naidoo-Harris.
The Milton Hospital will also upgrade to wireless thermostats to monitor and control room temperatures and replacement of doors with new energy-efficient models.”
“These are not necessarily exciting infrastructure projects that Halton Healthcare is used to, but they are absolutely essential for efficient and safe operation of our infrastructure,” Hardenne said.
She said the projects are particularly useful since the hospitals date back to the 1950s and 1980s, and the infrastructure requires ongoing maintenance and repair.
“Just like all of our houses,” she said.
Denise Hardenne, who is also the CEO of Halton Healthcare, said the $500,000 provided by the province to MDH will be used to replace/retrofit the air handling units and other energy efficiency projects.
Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, who made the announcement at MDH, said another $451,559 will be used at Georgetown District Hospital, as part of the provinces Hospital Energy Efficiency Program (HEEP).
“That’s a ‘heap’ of hospital funding,” joked Hardenne, who thanked the province for its commitment to save energy and encourage the use of more renewable energy savings.
The province invested $64 million this year to fund 180 projects at 98 hospitals that include retrofits to HVAC units and lighting.
Naidoo-Harris said five megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent gases are expected to be eliminated from the environment by 2050.
The program is an initiative of the Climate Change Action Plan to modernize many of the province’s facilities.
“Modernization of infrastructure through this funding will help to ensure residents are receiving the high quality care they deserve,” said Naidoo-Harris. “These important investments will provide patients with a safe, healthy environment.
“By supporting infrastructure projects today, we are helping hospitals meet the health care needs of Ontario communities in the long term.”
Hardenne echoed her comments, adding: “This will enable us to replace outdated mechanical and building equipment in the older sections of our Milton and Georgetown Hospitals resulting in significantly-reduced energy usage and increase energy savings.”
The province estimates the energy-related savings will generate more than $60 million in annual energy-related savings by 2020-21.
“Climate change is scary and it is important and it’s important that we get it right for our kids,” said Naidoo-Harris.
The Milton Hospital will also upgrade to wireless thermostats to monitor and control room temperatures and replacement of doors with new energy-efficient models.”
“These are not necessarily exciting infrastructure projects that Halton Healthcare is used to, but they are absolutely essential for efficient and safe operation of our infrastructure,” Hardenne said.
She said the projects are particularly useful since the hospitals date back to the 1950s and 1980s, and the infrastructure requires ongoing maintenance and repair.
“Just like all of our houses,” she said.
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