The Challenge

• Scope: 40 hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities across New Mexico
• Historic Buildings: Some constructed in the 1930s
• Growth: +64.15% square footage increase in 7 years
• Goal: Identify and eliminate wasted utility usage while maintaining patient comfort and care quality

The Solution: Data-Driven Energy Management

Mountain Vector Energy works directly with the Performance Team at PHS, which includes facility managers, engineers, and technical staff. Together, we:

• Collect and analyze data from utility bills, BAS, IDR, and equipment plans
• Apply for rebates and manage capital project assessments
• Meet twice monthly to evaluate infrastructure needs, demand issues, and long-term performance
• Provide dollar-based reporting, making savings easy to communicate to leadership
• Guide prioritization of upgrades, retrofits, and optimization measures

“It’s really a great asset to have that knowledge sitting in the room. We evaluate infrastructure needs, talk about problems, investigate solutions, and look at demand year over year so we can see how we’re doing.”
— Keith Long, Director of Engineering, PHS

The Results

Even while expanding rapidly, PHS kept costs under control:

• 64.15% increase in square footage
• 36.64% increase in utility spend (significantly below growth rate)
• $850,000 secured in rebates
• 10+ capital projects supported each year
• 2 solar facilities integrated into the portfolio
• Flat cost per square foot for electricity, gas, and water

PHS has effectively doubled its footprint while holding utility intensity nearly constant — achieving efficiency without compromising patient comfort or care quality.

Impact

Presbyterian Healthcare Services has proven that data-driven energy management is compatible with world-class healthcare. By leveraging insights and collaboration, PHS ensures:

• More efficient use of resources
• Lower operating costs per square foot
• Sustainability aligned with community health priorities

Conclusion

With Mountain Vector Energy and Cufflink technology, PHS turned growth into an opportunity for smarter energy use — expanding care while controlling costs, reducing waste, and creating a healthier future for New Mexico.

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