Navy Recognizes Stupendous Energy Programs

[unhappycamper]

Navy Recognizes Stupendous Energy Programs
October 23, 2008
Navy News

WASHINGTON - The Department of the Navy (DoN) recognized six Navy and Marine Corps organizations that have made notable progress toward DoN and federal goals to reduce energy and water consumption at its annual Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Awards ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington.

"Energy challenges are everywhere. That's why the Department of the Navy has a multi-layered approach to energy efficiency, energy security and energy independence," said B.J. Penn, assistant secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment and guest speaker.

"I'm personally excited about the opportunities ahead for embracing energy and water efficiency…and increased use of renewable energy, and making it mainstream in our operations," he remarked.

The six commands awarded the SECNAV 2008 Energy and Water Management Award for innovative energy management, successful use of energy, superior awareness and energy conservation principles during FY 2007 included:

Naval Base Ventura County (Pt. Mugu, Calif.) – Navy Large Shore Category. Naval Base Ventura County achieved a 14 percent reduction from their fiscal year (FY) 2003 energy baseline. Their projects included HVAC and control system upgrades, daylighting, hangar and warehouse lighting upgrades, and compressor replacements. They also made numerous improvements in water efficiency through water reclamation, smart landscaping, reduced irrigation, xeriscaping and the installation of low-flow spray nozzles at galleys. They implemented $13 million in energy and water efficiency measures that save $1.7 million per year in utility cost.


Rest of article at: http://www.military.com/news/article/navy-news/navy-recognizes-stupendous-energy-programs.html