The company Schneider suggested a project to Region Skåne that involved installation of new control systems for ventilation, temperature, fans, and sensors for the control of lighting at the hospital in Kristianstad. Savings would be shared between the hospital and Schneider. In addition to installing equipment, the project involved meetings with numerous members of the 2100 employees of the hospital in order to engage them in energy saving changes of behaviour and work routines. It turns out that some 40 per cent of electricity use is determined by employee behaviour and substantial amounts of electricity, heat and money can be saved by involving the whole organization in savings efforts. The project rendered net savings of more than 200,000 euro for the hospital, and it provided a strong confirmation that the pursuit of sustainability and financial interests can be combined.
The company Schneider suggested a project to Region Skåne that involved installation of new control systems for ventilation, temperature, fans, and sensors for the control of lighting at the hospital in Kristianstad. Savings would be shared between the hospital and Schneider. In addition to installing equipment, the project involved meetings with numerous members of the 2100 employees of the hospital in order to engage them in energy saving changes of behaviour and work routines. It turns out that some 40 per cent of electricity use is determined by employee behaviour and substantial amounts of electricity, heat and money can be saved by involving the whole organization in savings efforts. The project rendered net savings of more than 200,000 euro for the hospital, and it provided a strong confirmation that the pursuit of sustainability and financial interests can be combined.
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