Richie Stever
Vice President of Real Estate and ConstructionUniversity of Maryland Medical SystemRichie Stever serves as Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at the University of Maryland Medical System, overseeing real estate, construction, property management, and sustainability initiatives across 12 hospitals. He leads the delivery of major capital projects, including UMMS’s first all-electric, geothermal-powered hospital. Richie is a senior member of ASHE, past Chair of the ASHE Member Tools Committee, and a recipient of the Facility Executive of the Year Award and recognition from Building Operating Management magazine. He holds a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and actively volunteers with Heroes on the Water, supporting veterans through outdoor programs.
E38 – From the Ground Up: Delivering a First-Cost-Neutral Geothermal Hospital That Cuts Carbon, Cost, and Risk
Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon, control operating costs, and deliver resilient infrastructure without increas…Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon, control operating costs, and deliver resilient infrastructure without increasing first cost or operational risk. For many systems, geothermal remains “interesting,” but still fe…Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon, control operating costs, and deliver resilient infrastructure without increasing first cost or operational risk. For many systems, geothermal remains “interesting,” but still feels unproven at hospital scale. This session tells the real story of how the University of Maryland Medical System implemented the largest geothermal system ever built for a U.S. hospital as part of a…Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce carbon, control operating costs, and deliver resilient infrastructure without increasing first cost or operational risk. For many systems, geothermal remains “interesting,” but still feels unproven at hospital scale. This session tells the real story of how the University of Maryland Medical System implemented the largest geothermal system ever built for a U.S. hospital as part of a greenfield replacement facility without a capital premium. Using the Shore Regional Medical Center replacement hospital as a case study, we’ll walk through how geothermal shifted from a sustainability aspiration to a core infrastructure strategy that eliminated on-site combustion, reduced long-term operating costs, and improved resiliency. Attendees will hear directly from the owner on how geothermal fundamentally changed plant planning, space requirements, utility infrastructure, and risk exposure. The session will cover how avoided scope (cooling towers, cogeneration equipment, gas service, structural and foundation impacts) offset new investments in ground loops and heat pump systems, resulting in a first-cost-neutral solution with approximately $1.2M in annual operating savings.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
