Article authors: Joanne Grau and André Steinbuss | Reading time: 4 minutes
Read about practical strategies and advanced technologies that can help reduce energy consumption without compromising patient care.
Key takeaways
- Radiology equipment is a major energy consumer
- Simple, high-impact operational changes can reduce energy use and costs
- Technology investments can help drive efficiencies in radiology
With energy use responsible for more than half of healthcare’s carbon footprint1, the opportunity is significant. Diagnostic imaging alone can account for up to 7.5% of a hospital’s total energy consumption2, and as much as 19% of total energy costs in freestanding medical centers3.
Effective ways to optimize energy efficiency of imaging technologies can reduce both costs and environmental impact.
Energy saving example
Up to 20%* estimated energy savings when switching off MRI systems during non-working hours.
Cost saving example
Up to 37,000 USD estimated cost savings when switching off interventional imaging systems during non-working hours.6
Energy saving example
Up to 68%** estimated energy savings when using Auto Comp.
Practical steps to cut energy use in radiology today
- Switch off systems during non-working hours to significantly reduce unnecessary energy use.
- Enable automatic energy-saving features to minimize power consumption during idle or standby periods.
- Implement optimized scanning protocols that shorten scan times without compromising image quality.
- Utilize AI-based tools to accelerate scans and further decrease energy consumption.
- Conduct an energy-saving analysis to identify upgrade opportunities and access the latest energy-efficient innovations.
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About the authors
André Steinbuss
Head of Core Marketing, Siemens Healthineers
André Steinbuss is a Strategic Marketing Manager at Siemens Healthineers. His work in the Corporate Marketing department is dedicated to today’s challenges in healthcare: staff shortage, planetary health, and digitalizing healthcare. He has been with the company for more than 20 years.
This thought leadership publication is part of the Siemens Healthineers Insights Series. It provides ideas and practical solutions on 'Resource Preservation'. For more Insights, please visit siemens-healthineers.com/insights-series.
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