NS Mayport Lights Up

On April 22, BQ changed out approximately 3,000 incandescent light bulbs to Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFLs) bulbs in the rooms throughout the six BQ buildings.

The change out from the old incadescent light bulbs was a part of ENERGY STAR Operation Change Out (OCO) held each year. By changing out the incadescent bulbs with the CFLs, NS Mayport can save approximately $200,592. The CFLs have 10,000 hours of usage. It will also reduce air pollution by over two million pounds of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of taking 172 cars off the road for a year.

"This is just the first step in improving our conservation of our resources at Mayport," Bowman said. "We are initiating an Energy Conservation Board at Mayport to work with all the tenants to look for further reductions. Our goal is to lead the effort in saving resources and to be the model for the rest of the Navy."

According to Public Works Productions Officer Lt. Rachael Musser, there are several ways residents can also go "green" around their own homes.

"Always turn off the lights when you leave a room," she said. "Fix leaky faucets, showers and toilets; and weatherize doors and windows."

For more information, visit www.energystar.gov.