Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) has received an Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association. Chuck Brooks, Director of Hospital Engineering, will accept this award on behalf of MMH at ASHE’s Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference in Anaheim, California, on July 24.
Energy to Care® is ASHE’s sustainability program aimed at helping health care facilities track their energy, water, and emissions reduction efforts. The program celebrates hospitals and health systems that achieve significant sustainability goals. In 2024, MMH is one of 102 participating facilities to receive this distinction, representing just 2.3% of facilities enrolled in the Energy to Care Program. Participants record and report their energy and water consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions in the Energy to Care Dashboard. Award-winning facilities demonstrate a 10% greater reduction in energy use intensity over the previous year or 15% over two years.
“This award is a significant achievement for health care facilities taking meaningful steps toward decarbonization and I congratulate the Midland Memorial Hospital team for reaching this milestone in their sustainability journey,” says Kara Brooks, MS, LEED AP BD&C, senior associate director of sustainability at the American Hospital Association.
Stephen Bowerman | President and Chief Executive Officer
| Midland Memorial Hospital
“We are honored to receive Energy to Care® Award. This achievement underscores our commitment to maintaining a healthy environment for our patients, staff and community. We are proud to lead the way in reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a sustainable future,” said Abraham Bejil, Vice President of Facility Services.
Participation in the Energy to Care Program has seen consistent growth since its inception in 2006. More than 4,400 facilities have participated since 2010, resulting in combined savings of over $550 million reallocated to patient care.
To learn more about the Energy to Care Program and view a complete list of 2024 award winners, visit energytocare.org/EnergyAwards