Increasing energy efficiency of public buildings in Baia Mare

The building sector in Romania was characterized, in the past years, by unsustainable energy consumption, as well as by a high energy saving potential. According to its Sustainable Energy Action Plan, Baia Mare Municipality is committed to improve the environmental impact, by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions.
”Increasing the energy performance of the Baia Mare Pneumology Hospital” is one of the most relevant projects of the municipality, related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. The costs related to the consumption of electricity and gas were reduced and a pleasant climate for organize the medical act was created.
The works carried out were walls thermal insulation, new windows with thermal insulation, replacement of heating & hot water distribution system, rehabilitation of the lighting installation. As per renewable energy production system, the hospital was equipped with the own thermal power plant with micro-cogeneration and with alternative energy production systems consisting in a ground-to-water heat pump system for the preparation of both the thermal agent for space heating and for hot water consumption.
During the works, the uninterrupted functioning of the activity was ensured, in the benefit of patients. That was possible due to the effective cooperation among the project staff and stakeholders: the hospital leadership and staff, representatives of construction contractors, site manager, designers and utility suppliers.