Utility Expense Savings in Year One
$6.9 Million
Total Avoided Costs Over the Term
$354.6 Million
Reduction in Purchased Electricity
52.5%
Rochester Regional Health (RRH) entered into a a transformative 30-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with ENFRA that will modernize critical energy infrastructure across the health system’s nine hospital locations. The agreement, valued at $143.8 million, represents a major investment in long-term efficiency, sustainability, and operational resilience for one of New York’s leading healthcare providers.
What the Partnership Includes
ENFRA will design, build, and operate a portfolio of energy and infrastructure upgrades that enhance reliability, reduce emissions, and deliver meaningful long-term value across RRH’s system. RRH will retain full ownership of all upgraded assets. The planned scope includes:
- Installation of a 6.2 MWh solar array at Unity Hospital
- Enterprise-wide upgrades to air handling and terminal units
- Enterprise-wide optimization of cooling and heating supply-side systems
- EV charging across four RRH campuses
Expected Outcomes
Over the life of the agreement, the project is projected to deliver:
- $6.9M in utility expense savings in the first year alone
- A guaranteed savings of 34.4% over the 30-year term
- A 52.5% reduction in purchased electricity
- Long-term improvements in reliability and operational resilience for mission-critical systems
By partnering with ENFRA to manage its energy infrastructure, RRH can remain focused on delivering high-quality patient care while advancing sustainability and operational goals. The long-term financial benefits of the Energy-as-a-Service model create flexibility to reinvest in patient services, technology upgrades, and programs that support the surrounding community.
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