12/19/2025
BILH’s inaugural Sustainability Summit brought colleagues together across the system to celebrate and strengthen our commitment to environmental stewardship. 🌱
Congratulations to Ed Lydon, Wally Rucki, Henry St. Hilaire, and Erica Short from Facilities & Plant Operations at Beverly Hospital — who were recognized as Jane Matlaw Environmental Champion Awardees for leading a major upgrade to the hospital’s central plant heating system.
By converting to low-pressure steam, this project will save $90,000 annually in fuel costs, significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve heating reliability and capacity, and cut air pollutants by 56% — a powerful step forward for sustainability and operational excellence.
Thank you all for your leadership and dedication to sustainability!