DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

FY2006

FEDERAL ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT AWARDS

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FEDERAL ENERGY SAVER SHOWCASE DESIGNATION

Department of the Interior RECIPIENTS

· United States Geological Survey - Western Fisheries Research Center in Seattle, Washington, Water Conservation Program has been selected to receive an Individual Award for Water Conservation. The Western Fisheries Research Center implemented water conservation improvements in FY 2005 that resulted in an annual water consumption reduction of 3,031 CCF or 62.7 percent, and $23,870. Kyle S. Sato, Mechanical Engineer, was the energy champion of the projects which included water usage investigation, changes to autoclave procedures, cooling tower equipment modification, and employee education.

· United States Fish and Wildlife Service – Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Contact Station, in Swanton, Vermont, has been recognized as a Federal Energy Saver Showcase Facility. This project exemplifies the principles of sustainable design, utilizing environmentally preferable materials, recycled content materials, energy and water conservation technologies and incorporating renewable energy systems which capture geothermal, solar, and wind energy.