Major energy upgrades have been completed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, located at 82-68 164th St. in Jamaica.
On November 21, the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) announced the successful completion of an $8.2 million energy efficiency project at the hospital. The project is expected to save 1.4 million kWh of electricity and 218,000 therms of natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of removing over 300 cars from the road. The upgrades are also projected to generate more than $400,000 in annual energy savings, supporting the city’s goal to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.
In addition to reducing energy consumption, the upgrades will enhance the hospital’s sustainable infrastructure, including improvements to its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
The project was completed in collaboration with DCAS’s Energy Management Division (DEM), which provided $6 million in funding and technical support. The Queens Hospital upgrade is part of DCAS’s Accelerated Conservation and Efficiency Program (ACE), which funds energy efficiency, emission reduction, and distributed generation projects in partnership with city agencies.
DCAS Commissioner Louis A. Molina highlighted the importance of lowering carbon emissions in healthcare facilities as part of the city’s broader sustainability efforts. “We are proud to continue our ongoing partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, as these upgrades enhance Queens Hospital’s infrastructure and help shape a greener future for our city,” Molina said.
NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Decarbonization Officer Omer Cabuk echoed Molina’s sentiments, emphasizing the hospital system’s commitment to fostering a healthier, more sustainable environment for both patients and staff.
Neil J. Moore, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, added, “This significant upgrade goes beyond cost reduction. It empowers Queens Hospital to deliver high-quality care while significantly reducing our carbon footprint, ultimately contributing to a healthier community and a more sustainable ecosystem.”
Over the past decade, DCAS and its partner agencies have invested nearly $1 billion in over 14,000 completed energy conservation projects, resulting in a reduction of 372,000 MTCO2e, the equivalent of removing 80,000 cars from the road. These projects are estimated to have cut annual energy costs by $128 million.
