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By Antonino Piluso Installation Energy Manager
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on base is not as obvious, but just as important. Think of our installation’s capacity to delivery energy like a oneOctober is Energy Action Month! liter vessel filled to the brim. Some of One of my biggest challenges as Energy the contents we use for base facilities; Manager is communicating how very important it is for each one of us to do all the rest is available to our supported commands to use for missions. The we can to conserve energy on the base. Often we associate energy conservation less we use for facilities, the more is available for operations. This can mean with a clean, green world and crystal the difference between being able to clear waterfalls and trees all around. support one more critical mission. Certainly, reducing energy usage makes As U.S. Navy employees, we all have our world greener. And in the longthe opportunity to make a difference term, saving energy now means more for future generations’ use, as well as making every day. Think about your daily routine – the energy and water you the U.S. more independent and less use, and ways to reduce those amounts. susceptible to unstable energy markets. Here are a few easy energy-saving tips. But there are other, more immediate • Lights: This is an easy one – turn benefits related to the U.S. military’s them off when not needed. mission here in Sigonella. First, • Refrigerators: For refrigerators to saving energy means saving money, operate most efficiently, they must and that means more can go to be defrosted at least once a year. support missions that are so critical to • Windows and Doors: During maintaining stability in our region. heating and cooling seasons, keep Another aspect of conserving energy windows and doors closed.
• Air Conditioning: This is probably the most important thing to do; turn off the A/C at the end of the work day. • Water faucets and toilets. Be sure to turn off the water faucet completely and report running toilets. These leaks might seem insignificant, but add up quickly. Leaks waste not only water but the energy it takes to treat and pump it. • Appliances: Coffee makers, computers, monitors, modem, TVs, chargers, and other “plug loads” use energy. Even in stand-by mode, they consume energy. And the end of the day and whenever not needed, unplug it or turn it off. Together, we have reduced NAS Sigonella’s energy intensity (energy consumption per square foot) by more than 35% in the last thirteen years through energy efficiency projects and conservation. And together, we can continue saving!
