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???? Transforming Essential Hospitals: Unlocking Bottom Line Impact Oakwell is excited to help lead a groundbreaking innovative cohort in partnership with Health Care Without Harm and America's Essential Hospitals. Oakwell provides hospitals with specialized technical expertise resulting in deep financial savings and comprehensive energy conservation. Together, we deliver tangible benefits for essential hospitals and the communities they serve. This pioneering partnership will drive decarbonization while enhancing both operational resilience and financial sustainability across cohort hospitals. Case studies and key takeaways from the cohort will be amplified and extended to other essential hospitals and health systems across the country.? ? Read more about the pilot cohort here: https://lnkd.in/ez8qmvEt #HealthcareInnovation #Decarbonization #InfrastructureInnovation #HealthEquity #HealthcareEfficiency

???Exciting News: Tackling Decarbonization in Healthcare!? At Oakwell, we are reimagining the future of healthcare through an integrated approach to financial and environmental sustainability. We are proud to celebrate a recently announced collaboration between Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Takeda that exemplifies the creative thinking needed to transform healthcare. The two institutions are working to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the healthcare sector—reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from regulated medical waste. Oakwell will be working closely with BMC to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies and to amplify the learnings and best practices across the healthcare sector. This groundbreaking three-year collaboration?aims to develop and pilot sustainable solutions that will not only decarbonize the healthcare value chain but also pave the way for scaling these practices across the broader ecosystem. Together, Takeda and BMC are committed to addressing environmental challenges that contribute to health disparities and climate-related health risks. As Robert Biggio, SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at BMC Health System, aptly states:?"Sustainability is healthcare. This collaboration is a critical step in driving innovation for a healthier environment for all communities." ?? Check out this inspiring video from Boston Medical Center (BMC)’s original post to learn more about this innovative collaboration: https://lnkd.in/ePAhMVuC #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #HealthcareInnovation #ClimateHealth #NetZero

Excited to announce Melissa Crowe, LEED AP, BEMP, as Oakwell's new Vice President of Engineering!? Melissa brings 30+ years of expertise in whole building energy modeling and HVAC system design, joining us from CMTA / Engineered Solutions, Inc. where she worked for over 14 years. Her background also includes experience at Viridian Energy & Environmental, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc., and Arthur D Little.?? A Northeastern University (BS, Mechanical Engineering) and MIT (MS, Mechanical Engineering) alum, Melissa's deep understanding of building energy systems and modeling complex existing buildings is invaluable.? Specializing in energy conservation projects for commercial and institutional buildings and campuses, she has developed and overseen implementation of energy efficiency strategies at hospitals that are now considered to be some of the most efficient teaching hospitals in the country, BMC and MASS General are two examples. Melissa has a proven track record of success with utility rebate programs.? At Oakwell, she’ll leverage her building science knowledge to create strategic master plans for hospitals, mapping paths towards cost-effective reduction of carbon emissions and energy that will benefit both hospitals and their patients.? Welcome to the team, Melissa!?? #energyefficiency #sustainability #healthcareengineering #HVAC #leadership #decarbonization?

Oakwell is excited to announce that Ryan Hendrickson has joined our team as a Senior Electrical Engineer! Ryan brings a decade of experience working across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, commercial real estate, water treatment, laboratories, and federal facilities. He's adept at collaborating with clients to design and modernize aging electrical infrastructure, from utility service entrances to point-of-use devices. His expertise is invaluable for existing electrical infrastructure projects that require carefully orchestrated shutdowns to minimize disruption of service at critical facilities. Some of Ryan's past experiences include working with Tighe & Bond and CMTA/ESI. He has received a Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Ryan also has a strong background in sustainable design, including electrification of HVAC systems, EV chargers, photovoltaic systems, and energy storage. Welcome to the team, Ryan! #electricalengineering #sustainability #newhire #oakwell #design #infrastructure

Our Head of Sustainability Management Shane Dunne shares his thoughts on a new research piece out from the National Academy of Medicine. Check it out.

Oakwell is excited to announce Jennifer Paige, P.E., as our new Vice President of Engineering.?Jenn brings over 18 years of experience in design, retrofit, and retro-commissioning of HVAC systems.?She is joining Oakwell from CMTA / Engineered Solutions, Inc. where she worked for over 10 years.?Prior to that, she started her career at Vanderweil Engineers in Boston upon receiving a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Her strengths include a strong attention to detail and understanding of building energy management systems.?Jenn has extensive training working directly for Owners, taking a hands-on approach to solve complex problems and provide solutions for challenging infrastructure projects including phased construction of occupied buildings with tight spatial constraints. As a member of Oakwell’s team, she will apply this knowledge to develop master plans for hospitals and uncover energy saving opportunities to allow hospitals to reinvest in patient care?and reduce their carbon emissions.

The list of cities and states requiring buildings to meet increasingly strict energy efficiency and emissions reduction targets is growing quickly. Missing these targets can be costly, especially for health systems with large footprints and complex operations. In our latest article, Justina Hierta, our Director of Sustainability Research, dives into the jurisdictions committed to Building Performance Standards (BPS) and reduced emissions, the significant penalties associated with missed targets, and the ROI of achieving a lower carbon footprint. While compliance helps you avoid fines, achieving BPS offers much more to your business. Oakwell’s holistic approach to these regulations drives energy savings, enhances patient care, and improves sustainability. We guide building owners and health systems through the complex process of strategizing, planning, and executing profitable sustainability solutions. Read the full article to learn more about this new reality for hospitals and the impressive results of one health system that implemented our recommendations. https://lnkd.in/eeYFnqdX #Sustainability #Healthcare #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingPerformance

Oakwell Webinar: Improving Health Systems for Profitability and Sustainability Register using the following link: https://bit.ly/3YiLWpQ On Oct 24, 2024 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM?| Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join us for a webinar and discover how Oakwell, a pioneering sustainability management and real estate optimization firm, is transforming the healthcare industry. Established in partnership with Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Omicelo, Oakwell empowers health systems to: - Maximize financial returns through optimized infrastructure, rationalized real estate assets, and reduced operational costs. - Enhance patient well-being and environmental sustainability by implementing cutting-edge sustainable practices. - Drive financial growth through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships. Learn about our new sustainability & financing tools, including the essential hospitals decarbonization and resilience cohort facilitated by Health Care Without Harm , America's Essential Hospitals, and Oakwell. #sustainabilitymanagement #realestateoptimization #decarbonization #resilience #sustainability #healthcare #healthsystem #realestate #infrastructure #optimization #finance #environmentalimpact #patientcare #innovation

Oakwell Webinar: Improving Health Systems for Profitability and Sustainability Register: https://bit.ly/3YiLWpQ On Oct 24, 2024 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM?| Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join us for a webinar and discover how Oakwell, a pioneering sustainability management and real estate optimization firm, is transforming the healthcare industry. Established in partnership with Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Omicelo, Oakwell empowers health systems to: - Maximize financial returns through optimized infrastructure, rationalized real estate assets, and reduced operational costs. - Enhance patient well-being and environmental sustainability by implementing cutting-edge sustainable practices. - Drive financial growth through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships. Learn about our new sustainability & financing tools, including the essential hospitals decarbonization and resilience cohort facilitated by Health Care Without Harm , America's Essential Hospitals, and Oakwell. #sustainabilitymanagement #realestateoptimization #decarbonization #resilience #sustainability #healthcare #healthsystem #realestate #infrastructure #optimization #finance #environmentalimpact #patientcare #innovation

Prioritizing climate action and sustainability is critical … and valuable. The healthcare industry should lead the way with strategic efforts that lower our impact on the environment, cut unnecessary costs, and free up capital that can be reinvested in patient care. In our latest article, Shane Dunne addresses the importance of healthcare sustainability management and how Oakwell can partner with your health system to identify areas where you can improve your financial performance and reduce the climate impacts of your operations. By implementing strategies that result in reduced energy and water usage, procurement of more sustainable products and services, and improved waste management, we will help you be better stewards of your resources and increase your financial margins. The natural outflow is improved accessibility to great healthcare and measurable improvement in the long-term profitability of your health center. Oakwell is here to help transform your health system into a sustainability leader. Read more below. #SustainablityManagement #HealthcareSustainability #ProfitableSustainability https://ow.ly/TOZF50TtEt1