HKH FIRST IN NSW TO JOIN ENERGY-SAVING GRID PROGRAM
We have become the first NSW hospital to take part in a new energy- saving program that supports the state’s electricity grid during peak demand. We joined Shell Energy’s Demand Response initiative, which asks large energy users like us, to reduce reliance on the grid in times of high demand or in an emergency.
What does this mean for our community: By switching to our backup generators during these periods, Hornsby Ku -ring-gai Hospital helps stabilise the grid and avoid additional strain on the power network. Our engineering team has ensured that the program had been carefully designed to align with the hospital’s existing power systems. “The program builds on the hospital’s regular monthly generator testing schedule, which means the switch to backup power is seamless and patient care is never compromised,”–Lucas Woodford, previous Manager HKH Engineering Department
What does this mean for our local health district: The initiative also supports the district’s broader sustainability goals, including its commitment to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions which we produce ourselves (Scope 1 emissions) by 2035, with a target of 70 – 80% reduction by 2030.
How to be involved: If you have environmental sustainability ideas or are keen to contribute to other work across the site, please contact the HKH Environmental Sustainability executive lead, Nada Mirkovic, Manager Clinical Redesign and Innovation (Wed –Fri) on nada.mirkovic@health.nsw.gov.au
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