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Objetivo Evaluar la viabilidad de la auditoría energética como herramienta de gestión en atención primaria, para mejorar la eficiencia energética y medioambiental de un centro de salud, disminuyendo sus costes de explotación. Método Se realizaron 55 auditorías energéticas en centros de salud durante el periodo 2005-2010, de tamaño entre 500 y 3500 m2, ubicados en zonas de salud de 3500 a 25.000 usuarios, construidos entre 1985 y 2007.ResultadosSe demuestra que con una inversión media de 11.601 por centro de salud es posible disminuir el consumo energético en 10.801 kWh, ahorrando 2961 anuales en un tiempo medio de amortización de 3,92 años y evitando la emisión de 7010kg de CO2.ConclusionesLa auditoría energética supone una herramienta práctica para evaluar y disminuir los gastos de explotación y mantenimiento, mejorando el confort en las instalaciones y colaborando en la preservación del medio ambiente(AU)
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of energy audit as a management tool in primary care to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of a health center by reducing its operating costs. Method We conducted 55 energy audits in health centers from 2005-2010. The health centers were sized between 500 and 3,500 m2, were located in health areas with 3,500 to 25,000 users, and were built between 1985 and 2007.ResultsWith an average investment of 11,601 per site, energy consumption can be reduced by 10,801 kWh per year, saving 2,961 with a mean payback period of 3.92 years, and preventing emission of 7,010kg of CO2.ConclusionsEnergy auditing is a practical tool to reduce the operating and maintenance costs of health centers and of improving the comfort of the facilities (AU)
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Auditorias Ambientais/análise , Consumo de Energia/análise , Atenção Primária à Saúde/organização & administração , Gestão AmbientalRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the viability of energy audit as a management tool in primary care to improve the energy efficiency and environmental performance of a health center by reducing its operating costs. METHOD: We conducted 55 energy audits in health centers from 2005-2010. The health centers were sized between 500 and 3,500 m(2), were located in health areas with 3,500 to 25,000 users, and were built between 1985 and 2007. RESULTS: With an average investment of 11,601 per site, energy consumption can be reduced by 10,801 kWh per year, saving 2,961 with a mean payback period of 3.92 years, and preventing emission of 7,010 kg of CO(2). CONCLUSIONS: Energy auditing is a practical tool to reduce the operating and maintenance costs of health centers and of improving the comfort of the facilities.
