July 22, 2008
Senior DOE Official to Announce EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, July 23, 2008, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Associate Under Secretary Richard F. Moorer will announce the launch of the EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative at the American Society of Healthcare Engineering’s (ASHE) annual meeting. The Nation’s hospitals are among the most energy-intensive commercial buildings and last year spent more than $5 billion on energy costs. Associate Under Secretary Moorer will discuss the Department’s commitment to help the Nation’s hospitals improve their energy efficiency and reduce energy costs, freeing up dollars to be reinvested in patient care.
| WHO: |
DOE Associate Under Secretary Richard F. Moorer |
| WHAT: |
Launch DOE’s EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative |
| WHEN: |
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:30 AM EDT |
| WHERE: |
Potomac Ballroom A&B
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD |
*Note: Media who wish to attend should register with Sue Rubin in the conference bookstore for access into the session.
Media
contact(s):
Jennifer Scoggins, (202) 586-4940
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