The Challenge
Henry Ford Health, Michigan’s premier healthcare provider, is set to electrify its century-old Detroit hospital campus as part of a significant expansion initiative. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions and focus on innovative technologies and strategies for energy consumption to ensure reliable service for patients.
The Solution
Kiewit and Veolia North America have collaborated to design, build, finance, operate and maintain an innovative turnkey central energy hub that incorporates these sustainable design features:
Renewable Energy Purchasing
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) will ensure a supply of renewable electricity, reducing reliance on traditional energy sources.
Digital Energy Management
Veolia's Hubgrade digital platform will monitor and manage energy use efficiently, optimizing consumption and reducing waste.
Community Engagement
A task force will drive ongoing improvement and engage stakeholders in implementing sustainable practices.
Electrification
The project will install electrified boilers to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste Heat Recovery
Waste heat recovery technology will generate 75% of the facility's heating, maximizing energy efficiency.
Projected Outcome
| lower carbon footprint | heat to come from waste heat recovery |
Additional electric boilers enable low carbon operation from day one, provided renewable energy power purchase agreements are in place.