LMC HOSTS NATIONAL GRID, NYSERDA HOSPITAL INITIATIVE LAUNCH
Monday, June 14, 2010
MEDIA ADVISORY
LMC HOSTS NATIONAL GRID, NYSERDA HOSPITAL INITIATIVE LAUNCH
What: National Grid and the New York State Energy Research Development Authority will announce a powerful new partnership to help hospitals across New York State reduce their energy usage, save on operating costs and minimize their greenhouse gas emissions through the efficient use of electricity and natural gas. Lutheran Medical Center, a leader in operating in an environmentally sound manner, will host the event and kick-off the initiative at their facility in Southwest Brooklyn. Lutheran was one of the first New York City hospitals to install a natural gas cogeneration facility to efficiently power their buildings. There will be opportunities to learn about "green" initiatives and see some of the energy-efficient features in the hospital.
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
10 a.m.
Where: Lutheran Medical Center, Medical and Dental Staff Auditorium
150 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Who: Tom King, National Grid President
Francis J. Murray Jr., NYSERDA CEO & President
Wendy Z. Goldstein, Lutheran Medical Center President & CEO
Contacts: Karen Young, National Grid, 718-403-2155
Jeffrey Gordon, NYSERDA 518-862-1090, ext. 3544
Neal Gorman, Lutheran Medical Center, 718-630-8316
National Grid is an international energy delivery company. In the U.S., National Grid delivers electricity to approximately 3.3 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island, and manages the electricity network on Long Island under an agreement with the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). It is the largest distributor of natural gas in the northeastern U.S., serving approximately 3.4 million customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island. National Grid also owns over 4,000 megawatts of contracted electricity generation that provides power to over one million LIPA customers.
NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, offers innovative programs, technical expertise and funding to help consumers increase energy efficiency and save money while helping businesses create clean energy solutions. NYSERDA professionals use an objective, multi-faceted approach to help New Yorkers reduce energy consumption, increase the use of renewable energy, protect our environment and create clean energy jobs. A public benefit corporation, NYSERDA has been developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in NY since 1975.
A Level I trauma Center and Stroke Center, Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) has cared for Brooklyn communities since 1883. As a full service 476-bed teaching hospital, LMC is the hub of Lutheran HealthCare, a network of primary, acute and long-term care centers in southwest Brooklyn. Learn more about LMC and its commitment to patient care excellence, community service, health education and research online at www.LutheranMedicalCenter.com.
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