Air Force Energy Awareness Month
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --
Take "ACTION" this Energy Awareness Month through appliance reduction, computer log off, temperature set points, inform facility managers, outdoor conservation and no waste. These easy steps can yield positive results for the community and the Air Force.
Look around your workspace. Do you have a refrigerator or coffee maker in your work area? How many personal appliances can be removed or consolidated in common areas like the break room?
Appliance reduction - Reducing energy usage by limiting the number of appliances and machines you use can yield significant energy savings. For example, in an evaluation of two buildings at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, the base energy manager found a staggering 810 appliances that could be unplugged or eliminated. The list included radios, fans, refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves and toasters.
Computer log off - Logging off your computer at the end of each day ensures the computers will enter energy-saving sleep mode. Before you pull your ID card and go home for the day, remember to log off. The Air Force Information Technology Power Management Team estimates this action alone can save more than $10 million a year.
Temperature control - Climate control set points can have a major impact on energy use. Most bases use settings of 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer. Be familiar with your base's temperature set point policy. Rather than increasing energy demand with space heaters or fans, dress appropriately for the temperature in your facility. If your building is too cool in the summer or too hot in the winter, the thermostat could be set incorrectly, which means the Air Force is wasting energy.
Inform your facility manager - Report incorrect temperature set points, leaky faucets, blocked air vents, cracked windows and other problems to your facility manager or civil engineering customer service at (830) 298-5489.
Outdoor conservation - If you notice a broken sprinkler head wasting water or area lights left on in a parking lot during the day, report it to civil engineering customer service.
No waste - Don't turn a blind eye to problems. If you see something that doesn't need to be on, turn it off. If you see a problem, report it.
Take time to review your daily routine to conserve energy and water and empower others to take action. Every dollar saved on energy is a dollar that can be spent on our Airmen, their readiness and our mission to fly, fight and win!
Look around your workspace. Do you have a refrigerator or coffee maker in your work area? How many personal appliances can be removed or consolidated in common areas like the break room?
Appliance reduction - Reducing energy usage by limiting the number of appliances and machines you use can yield significant energy savings. For example, in an evaluation of two buildings at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, the base energy manager found a staggering 810 appliances that could be unplugged or eliminated. The list included radios, fans, refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves and toasters.
Computer log off - Logging off your computer at the end of each day ensures the computers will enter energy-saving sleep mode. Before you pull your ID card and go home for the day, remember to log off. The Air Force Information Technology Power Management Team estimates this action alone can save more than $10 million a year.
Temperature control - Climate control set points can have a major impact on energy use. Most bases use settings of 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer. Be familiar with your base's temperature set point policy. Rather than increasing energy demand with space heaters or fans, dress appropriately for the temperature in your facility. If your building is too cool in the summer or too hot in the winter, the thermostat could be set incorrectly, which means the Air Force is wasting energy.
Inform your facility manager - Report incorrect temperature set points, leaky faucets, blocked air vents, cracked windows and other problems to your facility manager or civil engineering customer service at (830) 298-5489.
Outdoor conservation - If you notice a broken sprinkler head wasting water or area lights left on in a parking lot during the day, report it to civil engineering customer service.
No waste - Don't turn a blind eye to problems. If you see something that doesn't need to be on, turn it off. If you see a problem, report it.
Take time to review your daily routine to conserve energy and water and empower others to take action. Every dollar saved on energy is a dollar that can be spent on our Airmen, their readiness and our mission to fly, fight and win!
