DIGITAL HEALTH
Chris Rengstorf , Senior Director of Commercial Solar Operations at IGS Energy , Explains how Pairing Efficiency & Sustainability can Balance Energy Costs
WRITTEN BY : HELEN ADAMS f the healthcare industry was one country , it would be the planet ’ s fifth biggest carbon emitter . 4.4 % of carbon emissions worldwide come from the essential activities carried out by the healthcare sector , from the transportation of emergency vehicles , to keeping the lights on in pharmacies to the supply chain of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals .
To reduce the healthcare sector ’ s energy impact , many organisations are adopting energy-efficient practices , from switching to renewable energy sources to implementing sustainable building designs .
Chris Rengstorf , Senior Director of Commercial Solar Operations at IGS Energy , leads operational management in the energy retailer ’ s Commercial Energy Services ( CES ) division .
“ Our team provides commercial and industrial customers with advanced and renewable energy solutions , which include solar , lighting solutions and building controls , electric vehicle supply equipment and other cutting-edge electrification products . We have successfully developed and managed more than US $ 250m in CES projects across the U . S .”
Before joining IGS , Rengstorf consulted internationally and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration . He joined IGS Energy in 2011 .
“ IGS Energy is the third-largest energy retailer in the U . S ., serving more than 1m commercial and residential customers throughout the country . Our objective is to lead the transition toward a more sustainable energy future .”
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