Energy Leadership Challenge

Rutland Regional Medical Center’s importance to the Rutland community is considerable, both as the area’s largest employer, and as a leader in patient care. Over the past few years, their forward-thinking approach to energy efficiency has had a real impact: helping both to ensure their lasting economic viability and to inspire their neighbors by example.

Through a partnership with Efficiency Vermont, Rutland Regional has completed 33 energy efficiency projects over the past decade, including upgrades to medical equipment, lighting, HVAC, and compressed air systems. Each project was carefully considered beforehand, based on skilled technical review and cash flow analyses, resulting in a cumulative yearly savings of $262,000—the lifetime benefit of which is substantial.

Rutland Regional has reached other strategic goals through energy efficiency including improved building comfort, better patient experience, and reduced environmental impact, all while raising employee awareness so that staff can enjoy similar benefits in their own homes.

One of 69 businesses now participating in the Energy Leadership Challenge, Rutland Regional is continuing their commitment to energy efficiency, pledging to achieve a two-year 7.5% energy savings at their facilities. Energy leadership—and creating a goal to reduce energy consumption—is one more reason why Rutland Regional remains a leader in the health of the community it serves.