Case Study: Munson Medical Center cuts electricity use by 50% with Trane Commercial cogeneration

How Cogeneration Reduced a Hospital’s Electricity Usage by 50%

Trane Commercial worked with Munson Medical Center, a large 442-bed hospital in Michigan, to address its significant energy consumption and sustainability goals. The hospital, occupying one million square feet, needed a solution to optimize energy efficiency and reduce its utility costs.

Trane implemented a cogeneration system, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), which was integrated with the hospital's Tracer Ensemble building automation system. This solution cut the hospital's electricity bill by over 50%, saving approximately $70,000 per month, and reduced its carbon footprint by 28%. Trane's comprehensive approach, which included securing nearly $1 million in rebates, provided the hospital with greater energy resiliency and significant operational savings.

Munson Medical Center