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Wanted: Energy Vampire Slayers
There is no better time than October -- Energy Awareness Month -- to talk about vampires. We all have "energy vampires" lurking throughout our homes and offices, and there is never a bad time to pull the plug on these phantom culprits.
Driving fuel efficiency up, home costs down
Eavesdrop on a conversation these days and you are likely to overhear people talking about fuel and electricity. How much it costs, how much is used, how much is wasted. Since it is Energy Awareness Month, now is a good time to talk about how to save.
Shining Light on Energy Awareness Month
The Federal Government first initiated American Energy Week in 1981 to begin raising awareness; it was extended to a month-long observance for the Department of Energy in 1986. On September 13, 1991, President George Bush proclaimed October as the Energy Awareness Month and DOE conducted aggressive campaigns to promote the wise and efficient use of our nation's energy.
Energy saving program underway at Yokota
Airmen around the globe are acknowledging energy efficiency and conservation during October's Energy Awareness Month, and Airmen at Yokota Air Base are setting the example.
Energy awareness saves money at work, home
October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's energy team is working a three-pronged plan to reduce energy use, create new energy and change the culture of base energy users.
Leaders send energy awareness message
The Air Force's top leaders released a joint "Letter to Airmen" to encourage Airmen to continue to be energy efficient at the workplace and at home.
Kadena's conservation efforts net federal award for second straight year
For the second consecutive year, Kadena's civil engineers have been awarded a Federal Energy and Water Management award for their aggressive conservation efforts on Okinawa.
Misawa saves energy with flip of the switch
Last year, Misawa spent approximately $85,000 on the energy bill for airfield lights. With a simple flip of a switch, energy planners hope to cut that bill by two-thirds.
Technology streamlines energy use
The Air Force is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government. In order to optimize mission capability and practice responsible stewardship of resources, its members continuously seek ways to reduce consumption wherever possible, said Francis Sheridan, 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron resource efficiency manager.
Kadena wins Federal-level award with help from the Energy Guy
They call him the Energy Guy and he's one of the main reasons that Kadena was recently awarded the 2009 Federal Energy and Water Management Award.
First solar wall in PACAF, Alaska performing well
In November 2008, Alaska and Pacific Air Forces installed their first solar wall here, and ever since then it has held up to expectations.
First solar-powered hydrogen plant in AF complete on Hickam
A $1.1 million solar array project to power the base hydrogen production and fueling station was completed here May 8, marking a "first" for both the Air Force and the state of Hawaii.
Eielson Airmen research alternative energy resources
Air Force Technical Applications Center Airmen operating at 12 remote locations throughout Alaska are pursuing alternate means for energy.
Conserving Energy: The Bigger Picture
October is Energy Awareness Month, and members at Osan are making every effort to do their part to conserve energy - but not for reasons you may think.
Elmendorf saves thousands on new lighting
As we look around at the snow and ice, it is hard to believe this is truly the month of October. The colder weather makes this the perfect time for Energy Awareness Month. You may wonder what changes Elmendorf is making during the current economic crisis to preserve energy and save money.
Conservation is the word during Energy Awareness Month
Did you know that Kadena Air Base's electricity bill was $45 million last year? Adding in gas and water, the base's total utility bill came to a whopping $66 million. That's not chump change.
Steady winds blow in fuel savings
Saddled with the rising price of diesel fuel, remote location and bone-chilling winter temperatures, Tin City Long Range Radar Station's operating costs are extraordinarily high. |
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Background
Pacific Air Forces established an Energy Management Steering Group in 2007 with the goal of becoming the U.S. Air Force's benchmark for energy efficiency and the use of alternative energy.
Facts
In an average month, PACAF consumes:
| 96,573 (MWH) |
Megawatt hours of electricity
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| 74,153 (KCF) |
Thousand cubic feet of natural gas |
| 14,089 |
Short tons of coal |
| 32,535 |
Barrels of fuel oil (distillate) |
| 25 |
Barrels of fuel oil (reclaimed) |
| 19,072 |
Gallons of propane |
| 660,000,000 |
Gallons of potable water |
Path to the Future
PACAF has plans to reduce energy usage in several areas of operations in the coming years. These plans include:
- Reducing fuel usage by removal of excess equipment in aircraft
- Acquiring better fuel economy vehicles
- Enforcing conservative temperatures in office buildings
- Configuring office equipment to shut down when not in use
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