Army installations force-wide are making continued progress towards the 2020 goal of net-zero energy consumption by implementing energy saving tactics such as solar photovoltaic panels and special sensors to detect water leaks. Story
A hard push by the Defense Department and the military services to reduce dependence on fossil fuels will shrink risks on the battlefield along with the Pentagon’s carbon footprint, a DOD official said. Story
Construction of a SunPower Corporation 13.78 megawatt solar photovoltaic power system is officially under way at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., following a recent ceremony at the sprawling weapons development base. Story
Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest are taking the next step toward decentralizing the base's steam heat delivery system, one of the largest energy efficiency initiatives in the 100-year history of the base. Story
Sustainable design is an integral part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' military construction program. Since fiscal year 2008, every new construction project in the Savannah District is designed to meet standards of the Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system. Story
The new Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, can house up to 192 personnel and features self-regulating temperature control, LED lighting and a chemical-free water treatment system. Story