Boston Medical Center
At a Glance
Industry
Health Care
Project Types
Commercial Energy Efficiency, Clean and Renewable Energy, Engagement and Behavior Change
Year
2013
Location
Boston, MA
Summary
Lin Shi contributed to Boston Medical Center’s carbon reduction pledge and identified opportunities for energy savings.
Goals
Lin Shi worked at Boston Medical Center (BMC), the largest safety net hospital in New England.
Solutions
Shi benchmarked facilities and identified opportunities to improve data collection. She also analyzed energy-saving measures including implementing computer power management software and upgrading lighting systems to LEDs.
Potential Impact
Shi’s work contributed to BMC’s strategic roadmap to achieve its 25 percent carbon reduction pledge by 2020.