Roger Bradley, Vice President of Facilities Management and Construction, has led Centra's sustainability efforts since joining the organization in 2022. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare design, construction and operations, Roger’s career has been marked by a passion for environmental stewardship.
Roger’s journey into healthcare sustainability began in 2014 when he was tasked with reducing utility spending by $98 million (25%) annually at the healthcare system where he was employed at the time. This challenge ignited his dedication to integrate sustainable solutions into facilities management. Fast forward to present day, he has brought his wealth of knowledge on the topic to Centra, driving green initiatives across our facilities.
Roger, an American Indian, was raised to respect the earth and make decisions guided by the Native American philosophy, “the seven generations,” which emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of choices with future generations in mind.
“I love nature, getting my hands dirty and growing things to practice self-sufficiency,” Roger added while describing his hobbies like gardening, growing fruit trees and raising chickens.
To further Centra’s environmental initiatives, Roger helped establish the Green Council, a team dedicated to identifying practices that reduce our environmental impact and green practices.
“With the number of facilities and the amount of capital dollars we are responsible for managing, we have the largest opportunity to impact Centra’s sustainability,” Roger stated.
In 2024, Centra set an ambitious goal to reduce its energy consumption. Under the Green Council’s leadership, Centra retrofitted and replaced almost 70% of its lights with LED fixtures. The new lighting is 75% more efficient than fluorescent fixtures and lasts about 50 times longer than the traditional incandescent bulbs.
The Green Council is also focusing on energy-saving strategies for new construction on current and future projects. For example, the new LGH tower will be constructed with no additional energy consumption by incorporating geothermal wells and utilizing existing systems to provide heating and cooling. The LGH Campus currently operates at 264 Energy Utilization Index (EUI), and with the addition of a new tower, it is projected to operate at 160 EUI.
Additionally, the Centra Langhorne Medical Center and the new LGH tower will implement modern commissioning to detect faults in Centra’s mechanical systems and identify systems that are not operating efficiently.
“Something like a faulty VAV box can cause the air handling unit to work harder, causing as much as $30,000 to $40,000 annually in unnecessary consumption,” Roger explained.
Centra’s commitment to sustainability continues to grow under Roger’s leadership, with initiatives that make a lasting impact on our facilities and the environment. Through the work of the Green Council and forward-thinking projects like the LGH tower, Centra is taking meaningful steps toward energy efficiency and responsible resource management as we care for the communities of central and southern Virginia.
