Challenge With aging equipment, and rising energy and maintenance costs, Norton Healthcare sought to increase energy savings, reduce its carbon footprint and operational costs, and enhance indoor air quality and patient comfort. “We operate 24/7/365, the lights are always on, energy is always being used, and equipment ages at an accelerated rate," said David Boome, system director for design and construction, and facility planner, Norton Healthcare. "Maintaining the proper environment for our patients is our goal, and we want to do that as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.” Solution Working with its long-time equipment, controls and services provider, Trane, the healthcare system set out to address infrastructure issues, beginning with an energy assessment to define

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