Eaton, a leading power management firm, has been awarded a $16 million contract to design and construct the vital electrical system for the University of Michigan's forthcoming D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 12 stories and 690,000 square feet, will feature 264 adult inpatient beds and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025, addressing the increasing demand for patient care at University of Michigan Health's primary medical facility.

Under the agreement, Eaton will provide a comprehensive range of intelligent electrical equipment and turnkey engineering services to establish a safe, resilient, and sustainable power foundation for the hospital. The project encompasses the installation of an Eaton-engineered utility substation, over 100 factory-assembled Integrated Facility Systems (IFS) switchboards, and Eaton Arc Quenching Switchgear. Additionally, Eaton will conduct training sessions for facility operations and maintenance staff. Justin Carron, Healthcare Segment Director at Eaton, emphasized the critical role of essential electrical systems in healthcare operations and expressed enthusiasm in supporting the evolving healthcare needs of University of Michigan Health, while prioritizing electrical resilience and a low-carbon future.

Eaton's advanced power distribution equipment and backup power protection solutions, combined with their turnkey approach, ensure that the new hospital will have reliable power whenever needed. The implementation of Eaton's switchgear will significantly reduce incident energy, preserving critical uptime and enhancing safety. Moreover, the use of IFS switchboards will optimize space utilization and installation time. The university's sustainability goals align with the project's objectives, as the new hospital aims to achieve LEED Platinum certification for sustainable healthcare design and establish energy systems capable of transitioning to renewable sources in the future. 

Source: energytech.com