Dann M. Boyer, CHFM
Director of Facilities Operations
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
2021 NEHES President-Elect

 

July is here, and with it, the process of putting the pandemic in the rearview mirror, hopefully for good. The last year has certainly been a trying time not only for those of us in healthcare, but for the world in its entirety. It will be great to breathe without the constraints of a mask and enjoy a friendly smile.

Name
Aurora Cammarata

NEHES Member since
2015

Why did you join NEHES?
NEHES is the place where all roads meet regarding healthcare facilities design and construction in the New England market. It is where you can learn about the trends that are here to stay, network with the folks that matter, and share your own firm's expertise and experience.

What would you say to encourage someone to join NEHES?
If you are working in healthcare, either on the client side or service/product provider side, NEHES can help you learn from and share with the best in the business. And, have some fun while you are at it!

 

Benefits of NEHES
Trapani Architects is sponsoring the NEHES Spring Meeting, so we will get some brand exposure for the firm. I have also volunteered to work on the Fall Conference Committee. I live in Newport so I can be an unofficial ambassador to the City by the Sea! Looking forward to seeing old friends and friends that are yet to be.

Hospitals in New England are subject to an electricity supply charge called capacity. This line-item comprises approximately 20% of total energy supply spend, though this can vary by location, by year, and by your facility’s load pattern. An auction establishes the rates for capacity years into the future and is conducted annually by the interstate grid operator in New England, ISO-NE. The charge is billed through the 3rd party supplier, but this charge will not be transparent on many fixed rates contracts. The most important thing to understand is that hospitals can reduce these charges through various programs which result in lower usage particularly during a few peak hours in the summer. Your trusted energy advisor can help you identify the cost impact to the hospital and various methods available to reduce these costs.