Energy Audit of Healthcare Facilities: Case Study in a Regional Hospital

Abstract

Energy audit is one of the decision support tools that enables managers and project owners to identify energy-saving opportunities and quickly implement energy consumption management measures. In Morocco, healthcare facilities are among the high energy-consuming organizations at the national level. In this regard, the objective of this research work is to conduct of an energy audit mission in a Moroccan regional hospital, in order to analyze the current situation by focusing on anomalies or deficiencies observed in the facilities and premises of different care departments, and to identify potential targets for improving efficiency and reducing energy costs. Based on the energy diagnosis, it is evident that energy savings can be achieved through operational actions and reasonable investments in the medium term.