JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –
October is Energy Awareness Month and Joint Base San Antonio is committed to reducing energy consumption to meet all conservation directives.
The JBSA Energy Program is designed to comply with federally mandated energy goals while maintaining a healthy and productive workplace.
Energy reduction goals are specified by Executive Order 13423 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires federal installations to reduce its energy use by 3 percent every year for 10 years.
The goal is to reduce energy per square foot by a total of 30 percent by fiscal year 2015, based on a fiscal 2003 baseline.
Joint Base San Antonio is currently at 11.2 percent of its energy reduction goal for fiscal2012. People are encouraged to be vigilant and persistent in assisting JBSA efforts to reduce energy consumption in fiscal 2013.
Keep conservation in mind at all times, not only to meet base goals, but to become good stewards of natural resources for generations to come.
JBSA and San Antonio utility providers are planning to promote energy awareness month by setting up energy conservation display tables at some of the locations throughout October.
Representatives from CPS Energy, the San Antonio Water System and all civil engineering squadrons will be distributing pamphlets about energy and water conservation, including informational tips on how to conserve natural resources.
The Air Force theme for this year's energy awareness campaign is "Power the Force. Fuel the Fight. I AM AIR FORCE ENERGY."
Here's a simple checklist with ideas people can use in office and work areas to reduce energy:
Buy Energy Star-certified appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, desk lighting, etc.
Turn off office equipment (monitors, printers, copy machines, fax machines) at night and on weekends.
Report energy waste, including water leaks, building deficiencies and energy abuses.
Check the age and condition of your major appliances, especially the refrigerator. Perhaps it can be replaced with a more energy-efficient model.
Survey incandescent lights for opportunities to replace them with compact fluorescents. These lamps can save three-quarters of the electricity used by incandescents. New CFLs come in many sizes and styles to fit in most standard fixtures.
Do not overcool air-conditioned spaces and report all energy problems in your building to the facility manager or energy monitor.
For more information, call the JBSA Base Energy Management Office at 808-0180.