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Healthcare is a significant contributor to global warming.
Each year, the HSE nationally emits around 230 million tonnes of carbon.
A recent study by the Department of Health found that just 28% of the top 120 energy users in the Health Service Executive exceeded a B3 energy rating, with A rated buildings being the most efficient.
The top three energy users in the HSE are University Hospital Galway, Cork University Hospital and University Hospital Limerick.
In the University Hospital Limerick group, a series of measures have been taken to cut the carbon footprint.
Renewable energy is being sourced with solar panels on a 60-bed block at University Hospital Limerick.
LED lighting upgrades have also been installed in the hospital.
A modern combined heat and power system generates free electricity for 80% of the older hospital and will mean €30,000 a year in carbon credits a year, the HSE says.
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