# Kaiser Permanente’s Renewable Energy Commitment

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/05/kaiser-permanentes-renewable-energy-commitment/
- Published: 2011-05-13T17:26:17-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

Source: [Kaiser Permanente](https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/front-door)

Kaiser Permanente solar energy systems just got bigger. For the Santa Clara Medical
Center energy has gone live with solar power. Thereby  becoming one of the country’s
first major medical centers in Kaiser Permanente to go solar for energy.  For now
Kaiser receives a [significant](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/nas-whiting-field-surges-on-solar-power-saving-60000-in-costs-for-energy/)
amount of its energy from the sun to its solar panels.

“Kaiser Permanente has a long history of energy conservation and environmental stewardship.
Moreover and our use of solar and other forms of renewable energy further demonstrates
our ongoing commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of our members
and the communities we serve,” said Gregory A. Adams, group president, regional 
president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospitals, Inc. in Northern California.
[⌊Kaiser permanente solar panels for energy⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/wpid-wp-1431910667778.jpeg?quality=52&ssl=1)

Kaiser Permanente agreed in March to install solar power systems at 15 of its California
facilities. Thereby deploying at total 15 megawatts of solar energy. All by the 
end of 2011.

The agreement with Recurrent Energy, a solar project developer and generating company
providing clean electricity to utilities and large energy users, launched one of
the largest sustainable [energy programs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/08/move-pack-box-families-make-4-eco-unfriendly-mistakes/)
in U.S. health care.

#### Conclusion

In conclusion, Kaiser Permanente is leading the way in sustainable healthcare. All
by investing in solar power systems at its facilities. With its commitment to reducing
emissions and increasing energy efficiency. So Kaiser Permanente Northern California
has been a key player in this effort.

In addition, the installation of solar power systems at 15 of its California facilities
is an important step. A step towards achieving its sustainability goals. In addition
to providing environmental benefits, these solar power systems are also expected
to generate significant cost savings for the organization.

Overall, Kaiser Permanente’s investment in solar power is a win-win for the environment
and the bottom line.

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