Join the Movement: Help NEHES Elevate New England in ASHE’s Energy to Care Program
New England hospitals continue to lead in smart, sustainable facility operations. Now, we invite you to take the next step by joining ASHE’s Energy to Care® program—a free, confidential, nationally recognized platform that helps hospitals track and improve energy performance.
Why Energy to Care Matters
Energy to Care helps healthcare facilities reduce utility costs and improve performance using the EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager—which Massachusetts hospitals are required to use beginning in 2025. The program offers:
- Free, confidential benchmarking
- Clear identification of energy-saving opportunities
- Actionable dashboards and insights
- Recognition for year-over-year improvement
- Support for system-wide sustainability goals
- Participation is entirely confidential unless your organization chooses to share results.
A Regional Goal: Help NEHES Become a Large ASHE Chapter
NEHES is currently classified as a Small Chapter in ASHE’s Energy to Care program. Increased enrollment will help NEHES reach Large Chapter status and strengthen New England’s leadership in healthcare sustainability.
Why Your Hospital Should Enroll Now
Regulatory Alignment:
Energy to Care uses the same Portfolio Manager system required for Massachusetts’ 2025 reporting, eliminating duplicate work.
Financial & Operational Benefits:
Improved energy efficiency reduces operating costs and supports capital and clinical priorities.
Collaboration & Support:
Participants gain access to a network of New England peers navigating similar challenges.
National Recognition:
ASHE highlights top-performing facilities through Energy to Care Awards.
How to Get Started
- Enroll in the Energy to Care program (free and confidential).
- Connect your Energy Star Portfolio Manager account (all MA hospitals already have one). See pg. 47-49 for step-by-step instructions.
- Benchmark your facility using ASHE tools.
- Review insights and improvement opportunities.
- Celebrate progress with NEHES and ASHE.
NEHES provides guidance, peer support, and education for participants at every stage—from signing up to earning national recognition.
