Local hospitals will benefit from a provincial energy efficiency program.
The Erie St. Clair LHIN (ESC LHIN) is handing out funding as part of the Hospital Energy Efficiency Program. This program will help hospitals save energy and encourage the use of more renewable energy technologies. Hospitals across the ESC LHIN are receiving $2.4 million in funding for their energy-efficiency projects.
The Chatham elements of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is to receive more than $280,000 to help fund upgrades to the roof and windows.
Sydenham District Hospital is getting $1.5 million to be used towards the new powerplant, specifically for the heating and cooling system.
