Enhancing Energy Security for Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
CHICAGO, IL
The Jesse Brown Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center faced critical energy reliability challenges, with aging infrastructure and outdated energy systems threatening uninterrupted hospital operations. The 200-bed campus required a solution to prevent power disruptions that could impact over 1,800 staff and 62,000 veterans relying on essential medical services. Additionally, rising energy costs and limited funding posed financial constraints, making it difficult to implement necessary upgrades without increasing taxpayer burden. The VA needed a partner to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality energy infrastructure solution without disrupting patient care.
62,000
Veterans
44,000,000+
Worth of upgrades
200
Bed Campus Facility Size
ZERO
Recordable Accidents
Innovative Solutions
This multi-phase partnership has strengthened the VA's energy resilience. We provided comprehensive energy supply and distribution solutions, including operations and maintenance, design and engineering, construction, and project management.
3.4 MW of electric generation to ensure reliable power supply and reduce dependency on external sources.
Heat Recovery Steam Generator to improve energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat for steam production.
2 package steam boilers to provide additional capacity and reliability in steam generation.
100,000 pounds per hour of steam production to meet the hospital’s extensive heating and sterilization needs.
3,000 tons per hour of chilled water to support critical cooling systems for hospital operations.
Dual-Fuel Capability to enhance energy security by allowing flexibility in fuel sources.
Upgrades and modifications to HVAC control systems to optimize energy use and improve climate control across the campus.
Chilled water system replacements to maximize energy and cooling effectiveness.
New steam plant to modernize heating infrastructure and improve efficiency.
Centralized steam supply from the energy center to provide a stable and efficient steam source for the VA.
operational efficiency
The project significantly enhanced energy security and reliability for the VA Medical Center, ensuring uninterrupted hospital operations.
COST EFFICIENCY
Our partnership enabled cost-effective energy solutions without adding financial burdens to taxpayers or the VA.
expedited implementation
Direct procurement and project management shortened timelines for critical upgrades.
From the Client
“This plant and this partnership is a prime example of what needs to happen elsewhere across the country to benefit our constituents.”