title: Unlocking potential for energy reduction.
abstract: In the latest of our series of articles designed to provide healthcare engineers with sound technical guidance on equipment or technology-related topics, John O'Leary, key account manager at Trend Controls (who in April's HEJ discussed the benefits of natural ventilation in healthcare settings), explains the functions of a building energy management system (BEMS), and the vital that role such equipment can play in helping healthcare estates teams reduce carbon emissions and save money, as well as ensuring the most comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: O'Leary
mesh_terms: D003246:Conservation of Energy Resources / Q000379:methods*; D003363:Cost Control; D004739:England; D006779:Hospitals, Public / Q000191:economics; D008284:Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D013222:State Medicine