TECO Partners with Tzu Chi Hospitals to Accelerate Healthcare Decarbonization

TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. announced today (Dec. 4) that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation to launch a large-scale energy service partnership. Through integrated energy services, TECO will support the Tzu Chi healthcare system in accelerating its dual goals of reducing both electricity consumption and carbon emissions. According to preliminary planning, if the project is fully implemented across Tzu Chi’s eight major hospital campuses, it is expected to save 12,243,584 kWh of electricity annually and cut carbon emissions by 5,803 metric tons of CO2e per year—equivalent to the annual carbon sequestration of approximately 14 Da’an Forest Parks. TECO Chairman Morris Li noted that this collaboration is guided by a core principle: “continuously reducing energy use without compromising medical quality.” Beyond significantly easing hospitals’ daily energy load, the project will establish a replicable model for healthcare energy efficiency that upholds both safety and reliability.

Ministry of Environment Witnesses MOU Signing on Sustainability
The MOU signing ceremony was held on Dec. 4 at Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment, with Minister Peng Chi-ming serving as witness. TECO Chairman Morris Li and Tzu Chi Medical Executive Director Lin Chun-lung signed on behalf of their respective organizations, underscoring the government’s strong support for advancing energy conservation and carbon reduction. Chairman Li stated that TECO is responding to the Ministry of Environment’s initiative to promote large-scale energy-saving projects by partnering with the Tzu Chi healthcare system to set a benchmark for green healthcare, and to contribute collectively to Taiwan’s net-zero transition. Executive Director Lin affirmed TECO’s professional and comprehensive proposal, noting that the project will accelerate energy savings and decarbonization across Tzu Chi hospital campuses.

TECO Delivers Customized Energy Optimization with EMS Monitoring
TECO has designed a customized deep energy-saving solution for Tzu Chi hospitals, targeting five primary energy-consuming systems: HVAC, lighting, power distribution, elevators, and medical gas systems. The plan features multiple high-efficiency technology upgrades, including: water-side optimization for HVAC systems to improve the largest source of energy use; high-efficiency lighting upgrades that balance brightness and energy reduction; power system enhancements using amorphous-core transformers and other equipment to minimize losses; elevator regenerative drive systems to recover braking energy for reuse; and efficiency improvements in medical gas supply operations. In addition to hardware upgrades, TECO will deploy an Energy Management System (EMS) capable of integrating existing building management and control platforms across campuses. The EMS will continuously and in real time collect electricity usage and equipment efficiency data, providing a foundation for performance tracking and maintenance management. This ensures that savings results are “visible, measurable, and sustainable over time.”

TECO Launches ESCO Division to Become an Energy Integration Service Provider
TECO has long been engaged in the development of green energy technologies and system integration. For high-emission enterprises as well as hospitals, schools, hotels, large retail complexes, and public infrastructure, TECO provides comprehensive energy technology services. In recent years, the company has delivered numerous energy-saving projects in Taiwan and overseas, achieving average energy savings of 30–40%. TECO highlighted its participation this year in Taiwan Water Corporation’s energy performance contract project for public infrastructure. Without affecting water supply stability, system optimization is expected to deliver annual electricity savings of 3.87 million kWh and reduce carbon emissions by 1,834 metric tons. To further strengthen its capacity in energy conservation and decarbonization services, TECO officially established its Energy Service Division (ESCO) in July this year. This move demonstrates TECO’s determination to transform from an equipment manufacturer into an integrated energy service provider, helping clients achieve the dual objectives of “energy saving & carbon reduction” and “operational resilience” through a one-stop solution.