Green Technology

Specific US Navy locations have been recognized for their excellence in energy management, leveraging broad strategies to increase energy efficiency. The Presidential energy management awards identifies comprehensive organizational excellence in the use of the energy efficiency and management tools. The Dept of Navy takes this challenge seriously. It has created a comprehensive plan for energy efficiency and its efforts are celebrated in this recognition. ...

... "Naval Base Coronado, Calif; Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.; and Naval Undersea Warfare Command Keyport, Wash., were honored for their exemplary energy programs which combined to save $3 million in energy costs in 2005. The three installations earned this distinction through comprehensive strategies of innovative energy and water savings activities ranging from sustainable building design principles, to investing in renewable energy resources. The three installations were able to achieve such overwhelming success in reducing energy consumption in many ways. Examples include: the installation solar powered light emitting diode lighting; building tune-ups; lighting improvements; leak identification and quick repair program; and leveraging utilities energy service contracts by incorporating efficiencies and sustainability in design of new military construction and repair work. " ...

Via Defense Link: Navy Earns Three Presidential Federal Energy Management Awards ...