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News | Oct. 5, 2016

66th Civil Engineering Division seeks reduced energy and water consumption

66th Civil Engineering Division

October is Energy Action Month. As part of the month-long campaign, the 66th Civil Engineering Division requests employees find ways to reduce energy and water consumption at work, home and in their communities.

Energy affects how we live, work and play. Responsible use of energy is not just about improving our environment, but also making sure that energy is affordable, reliable and available in the future.

Throughout October, every member of Team Hanscom is encouraged to be aware of the energy they consume on a daily basis and find ways to conserve energy and water. A kilowatt of electricity or a gallon of water saved today means that more of these critical resources will be available tomorrow. Take time this month to identify actions that can save energy, money and the environment.

This past year, Hanscom has reduced the consumption of natural gas by more than 103 million cubic feet. In addition, the base has reduced the consumption of electricity by more than 1.359 megawatt-hour. However, there is a limit to how much energy that is saved through facility and infrastructure improvement projects.

In order for the base to reach maximum savings potential, we need the support of those who live, work and play on base. Whether it is shutting off lights before you leave, unplugging appliances or reporting facility problems to your facility manager, everyone can play a critical role in helping Hanscom reduce our energy and water consumption.

This year, Hanscom will be awarded an Energy Savings Performance Contract. Through this contract, Hanscom will utilize a third party vendor, who specializes in energy savings measures, to install a 4.6 Megawatt Combine Heat and Power Plant at Building 1201, a new Pressure Reducing Station and more efficient lighting systems and boilers on base. In addition, the base has an ongoing advance-metering project and will pursue a photovoltaic renewable power project that will be funded through a Power Purchase Agreement contract.

Through a gift from Massachusetts, earlier this year the first electric vehicle charging station was installed at the 66th Logistics Readiness Squadron. This will provide the base with the capability to support electric vehicles as part of the government fleet. It is hoped this will lead to additional charging stations for electric and hybrid plug-in vehicles on base in the future.

The Hanscom Energy Management team has taken advantage of government and state funded energy programs to promote, conserve and be more energy efficient. 


Editor's note: The original story can be viewed on the Hanscom Air Force Base website.