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Oct. 12, 2022

Department of the Air Force wins 3 federal energy, water management awards

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Force website — The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program recognized three Department of the Air Force teams and multiple individuals with 2022 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards.

Feb. 1, 2022

Energy support to Fort Hood, a Utilities Privatization success story

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new video about DLA Energy’s Utilities Privatization supporting Fort Hood, Texas, highlights the successes of a DLA Energy program to help military installations with utilities privatization and energy resiliency efforts.

(Left) Steven Smith, vice president, Energy Systems Group; presents Alicia Florez, Engineering Manager, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command; with a plaque thanking her for her part in getting the10-acre solar photo voltaic installation aboard the Yermo Annex up and going. The solar farm was officially opened when Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cut the ribbon on the project Oct. 22. The new solar project is expected to save the base $26,000,000 over the 22-year life of the contract with ESG

Oct. 28, 2019

Harvesting the power of the sun aboard MCLB Barstow

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow website — Another solar farm has opened to add to the arsenal of renewable energy generators aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California.

April 10, 2018

Vandenberg solar array project

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Vandenberg Air Force Base website — Local elected officials, key Vandenberg leaders, base affiliates and local media came together for the 28 megawatt solar photovoltaic array dedication, April 10, at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

SunPower Contractors use a backhoe to loosen dirt surrounding a support base at Redstone Arsenal's future solar array site. The project, developed by Redstone Arsenal's Directorate of Public Works, the OEI and the Huntsville Center's Energy Division, is the first Power Purchase Agreement Program project solicited through the renewable and alternative energy Multiple Award Task Order Contract awarded by Huntsville Center in 2013.

Sept. 8, 2017

Redstone solar project moving along

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website — The solar array project, developed by Redstone Arsenal’s Directorate of Public Works, the Army Office of Energy Initiatives and Huntsville Center’s Energy Division, is the first Power Purchase Agreement project solicited through the renewable and alternative energy Multiple Award Task Order Contract awarded by Huntsville Center.

These energy-harvesting wind turbines in Kotzebue, Alaska, are part of the Energy Assurance at Remote Radar Sites project, a one-year effort managed by the AFRL Advanced Power Technology Office to demonstrate rapidly-deployable, off-grid energy technologies for increased mission energy resiliency in remote locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt Jason Goins)

July 18, 2017

AFRL developing rapidly-deployable, independent energy sources for remote military sites

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — Providing power to remote military installations is a challenge under the best of circumstances, but if power is suddenly cut off, the situation can become critical.

Part of AFRL's Forward Operating Base of the Future demonstration is one complete expeditionary microgrid system at Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training (BEAST), Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. Monocrystalline silicon solar panels are placed on top of each tent for energy production. A trailer (center) holds the hardware, software and lithium ion batteries that form the smart grid and provide energy backup should the grid fail. The project evaluates energy reduction technologies such as shelter insulation and efficient HVACs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Goins)

April 5, 2017

Air Force expeditionary energy demo forges ahead

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base website — Today’s expeditionary military forces require steady, reliable energy sources to power the mission worldwide. Diverse field environments and a move towards cost effective, resilient and agile energy supplies are driving a new look at the way the Department of Defense powers a mission.

An energy company recently awarded a power purchase agreement is set to design and build a 28-megawatt solar photovoltaic array at Vandenberg. The array will span approximately 200 acres in the old east housing area and will be tied directly into the base’s power grid. (courtesy photo)

March 15, 2017

Solar array project set to begin on Vandenberg

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Vandenberg Air Force Base website — An energy company recently awarded a power purchase agreement is set to design and build a 28-megawatt solar photovoltaic array, beginning in May, here.

DLA Energy recently awarded a contract for a 28.2 megawatt on-site solar energy production facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.

March 15, 2017

DLA Energy, Air Force continue work toward energy security, savings

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Energy continues to provide comprehensive energy solutions to the military services by awarding its largest solar energy contract for the U.S. Air Force.

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