\ Q t % PBo/ North Shore LIJ Health System Environmental Assessment: MOU SemiAnnual Report November 22, 2010 Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Andrew Bellina, PE Senior Policy Advisor 212-637-4126 Jose Pillich Michael Wanser Research Analysts ------- Accomplishments Reductions of 8,055 MTCQ2e \ ph0^S Clean Energy Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Recylcling & Waste Reduction Cleaner Vehicles 4 Construction Landscaping Composting Memorandum of Understanding On April 21, 2010, North Shore LIJ Health System signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pledging to become an environmental steward by implementing a number of green initiatives that would reduce its carbon footprint and further improve our planet's environment. This partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and North Shore LIJ Health System has resulted in reducing energy, water and solid waste production across their operations. Reduction in Environmental Footprint North Shore LIJ Health System has provided an update documenting its green initiatives. The EPA has analyzed the submitted information and generated an environmental footprint reduction estimate for the organization. Due to the progressive green efforts of the organization, the hospital has managed to reduce its carbon footprint by 8,055 MTC02e*. Environmental Metrics Total Sector (MTC02e) Cost Savings Energy Conservation 4,880.7 $765,610 Solid Waste 2008.5 $69,760 Water Conservation 1,166.4 $98,600 Total (MTC02e) 8,055.6 $933,970 "Metric Ton Carbon Dioxide Equivalent Environmental Metrics Cost Savings So id Waste Energy 1,000 2,000 3,000 MTC02e Reduction So id Waste Water $200,000 $400,000 $600,000 Dollar Savings Continuous Improvements The environmental footprint reduction generated for North Shore LIJ Health System is an estimate based on current knowledge. Certain environmental data points cannot be converted to carbon dioxide equivalents because scientific models do not currently exist. As calculation methodologies improve, future environmental assessments wiil be updated to include any new greenhouse gas reduction estimates. ------- Accomplishments Reductions of 8,055 MTCQ2e Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies What does the reduction of 8,055 MTC02e represent ? The organization's effort is equivalent to any of the following: • Carbon dioxide emissions from 335,625 propane tanks used for home barbeques • Carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline carried by 108 tanker trucks • Carbon dioxide emissions from burning 42 railcars' worth of coal —A : I Annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1,540 vehicles Carbon dioxide emissions from 906,074 gallons of gasoline Carbon dioxide emissions from 18,733 barrels of oil consumed Carbon dioxide emissions from the energy use of 686 homes for one year ------- Environmental Metrics MOU Signing Nov 2010 Update Total Conversion (MTC02e) Cost Savings Energy Conservation/Energy Star Total Savings (MTC02e) 4,880.7 4,880.7 $765,610 Miscellaneous Energy Conservation 3,100,000 kwh 2,159.7 $319,610 HVAC, Chiller & Electrical Bulb Replacement (energy saving from bulb replacement) 10,000 bulbs 348.3 Gas Savings 446,000 therms 2,372.7 $446,000 Fuel Oil Savings Alternative Energy Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 On-Site Solar On-Site Wind On-Site Geothermal On-Site Combined Heat and Power 4 plants Purchase of Green Energy/Green Power Water Conservation/WaterSense Total Savings (MTC02e) 1166.4 1,166.4 $98,600 Miscellaneous V\foter Conservation 34,000,000 gal 1,166.4 $98,600 Low Flow/Hands Free Faucets Low Flow Toilets Low Flow Shower Heads Low Flow Urinals Waterless Urinals Solid Waste/Industrial Materials Reuse/Green Products Total Savings (MTC02e) 2008.5 2,008.5 $69,760 Mixed Recyclables (includes V\fostewise) 579 tons 1,719.6 $23,160 Reduction/Green Products Re-Use/Purchase of Materials with Recycled Content Pallets Waste Avoided/Wood Recycled Use of Recycled Steel during Construction Use of Recycled Plastic during Construction Use of Recycled Aluminum during Construction Use of Recycled Concrete during Construction Use of Coal Combustion Products - Katz Women's Hospital Recycled C&D Waste (masonry/wood/sheetrock/fines) 1,165 tons 288.9 $46,600 Cardboard (construction/non-construction/sharp containers) Mixed Metal (construction/non-construction) Paper, Mixed Plastic, Mixed (bottles,construction/non-construction .sharp containers) Food Donation (\Naste diversion) Fluorescent Bulbs Ceiling Tiles Recycled Carpet Recycled Waste Oil Recycled Magazines / Third Class Mail Newspapers Office Paper Textbooks Fly Ash Aluminum Cans \ o m. %pH0^° 4 ------- Environmental Metrics MOU Signing Nov 2010 I Total Conversion Update | (MTC02e) Cost Savings Glass HDPE Green Landscaping Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 Green Roofs Porous Pavement Grass Low / No Mow Area Re-use of Collected Stormwater On-Site Use of Compost Moisture Sensing Sprinklers Number of Trees Acres of Trees Reflective Roof Synthetic Turf Native Plants Electronics/EPEAT Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 Recycling of Electronics Re-Use/Donation of Used Computers Toner/Ink Recycling and Use of Recycled Ink Battery Recycling Purchase of EPEAT Products Mass Transit Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 Miles Avoided Transportation Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 Hybrid Vehicles Electric Vehicles Alternate Fuel Vehicles Biodiesel Vehicles Clean Construction Vehicles LNG Vehicles Smartway Transporters Bike Racks LEED Projects Total Savings (MTC02e) 0.0 $0 Silver -10% Gold -17% Platinum - 20% MTC02e Savings Total (MTC02e) 0.0 8,055.6 8,055.6 $933,970 Energy 0.0 4,880.7 4,880.7 $765,610 Water 0.0 1,166.4 1,166.4 $98,600 Solid V\foste 0.0 2,008.5 2,008.5 $69,760 \ J?" O Wj % PRO^ 5 ------- Health System North Shore-Long Island Jewish PRO^ 2010 North Shore LIJ Health System Additional Green MOU Accomplishments and Cost Savings Since the North Shore - LIJ sustainability Program officially started in April 2010, it has achieved notable progress towards the goal of making all aspects of the health system as environmentally responsible as appropriate. The North Shore - LIJ sustainability Council successes include: - The introduction of a comprehensive recycling program at each hospital, under which provision has been made throughout each facility for the separation and collection of recyclable materials. - An in-service training program is being developed for the employees at each hospital to learn about the proper disposal of the several waste streams so as to minimize waste and increase the amount of waste that can be separated and recycled. - Each hospital, under the EPA WasteWise Program, is analyzing each waste stream and will develop a plan to further reduce the volume of the waste streams and to focus on those waste streams that are most susceptible to recycling. - North Shore - LIJ is also working in close collaboration with the Procurement Department in order to be able to purchase cleaning supplies and floor care supplies that are packaged in environmentally responsible packaging. For example, while the Health System previously bought floor finish, sealer and wax packaged in five gallon plastic pails, the Procurement Department, in collaboration with their Environmental Services team, now receives these items packaged in small cardboard boxes with a thin plastic bladder which is much easier to dispose of and is biodegradable. -A micro-fiber mop system has also been instituted. There are two important benefits to this approach, which is different from the traditional method of cleaning hospital rooms with cotton mops. This technique is not only more sustainable, it also improves disinfection of hospital rooms, which has made it a preferred approach to professionals in the Health System with oversight over infection control. This should also lead to a noticeable reduction in the usage of floor care products. The way the micro-fiber mop is manufactured requires less saturation of the mop than the conventional cotton mop. The mop is used once, whether in one patient room or similar space; after which the mop heads are properly stored and then cleaned and sanitized so they can be reused. This greatly reduces the chances of infections spreading through cross contamination, which were much higher with the cotton mops. - The Health System has partnered with the US Drug Enforcement Administration's first Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 25, 2010. This program helps to reduce the amount of unused prescription drugs that currently enters landfills and drinking water systems. -As an Energy Star Partner, a comprehensive energy management strategy has been implemented at North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset. This initiative included but was not limited to the installation of a new energy efficient chiller, new variable speed pumping systems, computerized boiler control systems as well as a complete lighting retrofit program. Implementation of energy conservation measures is ongoing at Franklin and there are plans to continue implementation at the other Health System sites. - North Shore - LIJ is working closely with their engineers and lighting designers to design daylight harvesting systems to help reduce direct energy use by lighting fixtures as well as reducing the cooling load of the facilities. It is expected that this lighting control modality will become the system standard for all new and retrofit projects when applicable. - Occupancy sensors have been installed on all spaces in which this technology is appropriate to the occupancy. Lighting sensors help control both energy use and lighting pollution. - Detailed Energy Star audits have been completed at seven hospital sites; Manhasset, Long Island Jewish, Franklin, Glen Cove, Plainview, Staten Island and Syosset. - A Sustainability Working Group has been established to organize and administer the EPA Green MOU programs. Task Forces on Waste Reduction, Energy Efficiency and Communications have been organized and held meetings. - The Health System is committed to pursuing LEED certification for all projects that fall under the Green Building Design and Construction Rating System, as well as substantial projects which fall under the Interior Design and Construction Rating System. Currently, more than 25 projects have been registered for certification. We are beginning to seek certification on our existing building stock through the Green Building Operations and Maintenance Rating System. It is anticipated that Glen Cove Hospital will become the pilot facility for this effort. Glen Cove Hospital has recently achieved the highly regarded Energy Star Award for superior energy efficiency for the second year in a row. - North Shore - LIJ is currently reviewing proposals from photovoltaic installation companies for potential demonstration projects at Health System facilities. Potential projects include a 50 KW rooftop arrays and a "car port" style ground and/or garage mounted arrays that could be integrated with electric car charging stations. - The Health System has 4 combined heat and power plants that capture waste heat and uses it for steam that would otherwise be exhausted to the atmosphere. They have also joined the EPA Combined Heat and Power Program. - North Shore - LIJ is also investigating the use of on-site food waste digesters that will eliminate most food waste from the solid waste stream. ------- |