#DAPHNE Energy-efficient transformation of the military hospital in Larissa: an example of successful modernisation of the medical sector
As part of the DAPHNE project - Decarbonisation of Healthcare in EU Regions, implemented under the Interreg Europe program, we continue to share the good practices of our partners, which demonstrate how healthcare facilities can reduce their energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, making their work more sustainable and efficient.
One such example is the 404th General Military Hospital of Larissa in Greece. This medical facility has undergone a large-scale energy modernisation aimed at increasing efficiency, improving conditions for patients and reducing its negative impact on the environment.
The hospital carried out a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade: from modernising the heating and hot water supply systems to insulating the building and installing energy-efficient windows and doors. The lighting was also upgraded, allowing a switch to modern LED solutions, and energy management became more controllable thanks to the introduction of a new monitoring system. All this has enabled the hospital to significantly reduce its costs, lower its energy consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The results of the modernisation are not only reflected in the figures – the hospital has become warmer, more comfortable and more technologically advanced, and patients and medical staff are experiencing qualitative changes every day. This experience demonstrates that investments in energy efficiency are an important component of sustainable development in the healthcare system and are shaping a more environmentally friendly future for the whole of Europe.
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“DAPHNE - Decarbonizing Healthcare in the EU Regions” project is implemented under the Interreg Europe Program, funded by the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author. The management of the Interreg Europe Program is not responsible for any information contained in this publication.