OHA’s Energy & Sustainability Program leverages our technical expertise and advocacy role to:

• Support hospitals with energy and sustainability decision-making
• Connect Ohio hospital leaders in the energy and sustainability field
• Offer educational events and resources
• Advocate on behalf of hospitals
• Facilitate energy procurement

National Recognition

The OHA Energy & Sustainability Program received the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. OHA was recognized with the same honor in 2022 and 2021. Previously, the program was selected for the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for Energy Efficiency Program Delivery in 2016, 2019 and 2020.

Members See Benefit

In 2023, participating member hospitals achieved $12.8 million in utility cost savings  from OHA Energy & Sustainability Program Benchmarking, energy efficiency support and technical assistance.

ENERGY STAR Certified Hospitals

Ohio continues to lead the nation with 19 ENERGY STAR certified hospitals.

OHA Member Resources

• Sustainability in Scrubs Monthly Newsletter
• Environmental Leadership Council
• ENERGY STAR Benchmarking and Certification
• Awards Program
• Education Events
• Case Studies and Toolkits
• Legislative Advocacy
• Energy Procurement