AF announces 2013 Design Award winners
The winners of the 2013 Air Force Design Awards were announced recently by Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, the Air Force Civil Engineer chief of staff for logistics, installations and mission support.
View ArticleAF awards $15.5 million in scientific research grants
The Air Force Office of Scientific Research announced Jan. 24 that it will award approximately $15.5 million in grants to 42 scientists and engineers from 32 research institutions who submitted winning...
View ArticleAs utility costs double, AF attorneys fight back
The smart use of energy and water saves the Air Force money, but a decreasing demand has not overcome an increasing price. While facility energy use has decreased 37 percent since 1999, costs have...
View ArticleAir Force focuses on sustainability for Earth Day 2014 observance
Each year Air Force installations around the world observe Earth Day on April 22 by taking actions to support the Air Force's Earth Day theme of "Conserve Today - Secure Tomorrow." This year, Air Force...
View ArticleDepartment of Energy seeks award nominations
Each year the U.S. Department of Energy sponsors the Federal Energy and Water Management Awards. These awards honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the efficient use...
View ArticleAir Force earns majority of federal energy awards
It's a banner year for the Air Force with the Department of Energy recently announcing that service won a lion's share of 2014 Federal Energy Management Program awards.
View ArticleAcademy hits conservation target
In light of October being Energy Action Month, developed by the Department of Energy, U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements gathered Sept. 23, to discuss energy and utility savings for the year and...
View ArticleElmendorf saves through alternative energy
The federal government has set goals to lower costs and save energy. Everyone has a role to help, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is taking steps to do its part.
View ArticleAF earns 10 Federal Energy, Water Management Awards
Saving energy and money while also helping the environment earned the Air Force 10 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards -- the most received by any federal agency.
View ArticleAir Force energy: Getting the most fight from our resources
A group of panel members discussed Air Force energy and getting more mission out of every gallon of jet fuel during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, Sept....
View ArticleCommand committed to saving energy, reducing costs
Saving energy and reducing costs is something many people strive to do. When an energy bill exceeds $150 million, it becomes a necessity. The energy tab for U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces...
View ArticleOctober marks the beginning of AF Energy Action Month
Every aspect of the Air Force mission depends on a reliable supply of energy. Transforming the way we use energy is critical to ensuring we will be able to balance today's readiness with tomorrow's...
View ArticleSolar Ready Vets program to begin first class at Hill AFB
The Solar Ready Vets program announced by President Barack Obama during a visit to Hill Air Force Base in April 2015 will begin training the first class of 24 veterans transitioning to the civilian...
View Article‘Protect the Power’ and your pockets
Though monthly observances and themes come and go, the practices promoted in October’s Energy Action Month are encouraged year-round.
View ArticleAir Force awards first ESPC of 2018
Recently, the Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $42 million energy savings performance contract,or ESPC, to be executed and maintained by Energy Systems Group, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This...
View ArticleProtect the Power to Enhance Readiness and Resilience During Energy Action Month
October is Energy Action Month and to Air Force Energy it represents an opportunity to highlight the mission critical importance of energy and water resources and to encourage the smart energy and...
View ArticleGoldfein offers rationale for nuclear modernization and ‘failsafe’ deterrence
The United States remains the world’s most potent nuclear force, Goldfein said. But the nation cannot be complacent, especially at a time when Russia and China are moving to modernize and diversify...
View ArticleAscension Island's hydroponics lab is revitalizing life on the volcanic island
Supplies, including food, are flown to the island because Ascension’s water cycle, soil and topography make it very difficult for anything to grow on the island – what does grow, you cannot or would...
View ArticleAir Force Recognizes Energy Action Month 2019
During Energy Action Month, the Air Force will emphasize the need for smart energy solutions and inform Airmen, Air Force senior leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations about what they can do...
View ArticleEnvironmentally friendly treadmills save money, energy for 786th FSS
Treadmills recently purchased by the 786th Force Support Squadron require no energy to function and as an individual runs on the treadmill, the machine actually transmits energy back into the power grid.
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....