Quantifying Energy Consumption in MRI, CT, and PET/CT

Dr. Lauren Kim speaks with first author Dr. Andrew Hernandez about his study which comprehensively quantified energy consumption in MRI, CT, and PET/CT imaging suites by measuring the energy utilization of main power, HVAC, and chilled water subsystems. The study showed that HVAC and chilled water subsystems contribute substantially to total energy consumption, that energy efficiency increases with increasing daily scanning volume, and that a substantial portion of energy consumption occurs during non-operating hours.   Quantification of Imaging Suite–Level Energy Patterns in MRI, CT, and PET/CT to Guide Energy Efficiency. Hernandez et al. Radiology 2026; 319(1):e253128.