Mayport Ships Honored For Energy Management Efforts

"The winners today have all made remarkable improvements in their energy and water management," said Wayne Arny, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations and Facilities). "We are on the right path but still need to double our investment to achieve aggressive energy goals that are critical to our nation's security."

"The Department of the Navy Energy Program evaluates and classifies the overall energy and water performance of each command," Arny added. "They are ranked according to a system of Platinum, Gold or Blue level of achievement, with Platinum being the highest ranking."

USS Hue City saved more than 25,000 barrels of fuel in 2006, equivalent to $2.7 million and achieved the Platinum ranking. Since Hue City's SMARTSHIP installation, the Engineering department has optimized the use of the new SMARTSHIP onboard trainer capability that enables engineering drills to be run on a "cold plant." The ship has worked with its Port Engineer to ensure quarterly propeller polishes, as well as regular hull cleanings, which reduce fuel consumption by up to 18 percent.

The Secretary of the Navy Energy (SECNAV) Awards were established to recognize outstanding commitment to energy and water conservation by Navy and Marine Corps activities and ships. Each year the SECNAV Awards are presented to those ships and activities that have made notable progress toward achievement of Department of the Navy and Federal goals for the reduction of energy and water consumption. The winners are:

Naval Station Newport (Newport, RI) - Navy Large Shore Category: Naval Station Newport reduced energy usage by 28 percent from their FY 2003 baseline through the execution of a well-rounded energy efficiency program. Its projects included installing a central Energy Management Control System that monitors heating, air conditioning, and ventilation at more than 20 buildings; repairing central thermal distribution system deficiencies; adding energy-efficient lighting and controls in 46 buildings; installing premium efficiency motors in 13 buildings; and the decentralization of 48 buildings allowing for the summer shutdown of the central boiler. Newport completed a $15 million Utility Energy Services Contract that is saving $1.5 million a year, and initiated a $15 million Energy Savings Performance Contract that will save a $1.4 million once completed.

Naval Base Kitsap (Bremerton, Wash.) - Navy Small Shore Category: Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton achieved a nine percent reduction in energy usage from their FY 2003 baseline by implementing a $1 million Utility Energy Services Contract to upgrade a circa 1990 EMCS. An innovative Utility Energy Services Contract project to recover heat from their steam plant stack gas, and return that heat to their boiler, and an Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP) project to upgrade their boiler plant and condensate return system provide combined savings of more than $1 million.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Camp Pendleton, Calif.) - Marine Corps Large Shore Category: Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton has reduced overall energy consumption by 11.6 percent from its FY 2003 baseline. An aggressive energy campaign, executed through a multi-faceted approach to energy efficiency, incorporating energy projects, training, and energy awareness. Utility Energy Services Contract projects, valued at $13.4 million in energy efficiency improvements, will include installing daylighting in warehouse facilities, replacing several High Intensity Discharge fixtures with high-output fluorescent fixtures, installing photovoltaic streetlights and geothermal heat pumps.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (Miramar, Calif.) - Marine Corps Small Shore Category: Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar achieved a two percent reduction in energy usage from their FY 2003 baseline. MCAS Miramar completed an Energy Savings Performance Contract that installed daylighting, replaced several High Intensity Discharge fixtures with high-output fluorescent fixtures, and installed card readers in the Bachelor Quarters to deactivate the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) units after the tenant leaves the room.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport (Keyport, Wash.) - Industrial Category: NAVSEA Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport achieved a five percent reduction in energy usage from their FY 2003 baseline, successfully executed numerous projects that will result in various facility improvements and avoid approximately $500,000 annually. Keyport completed facility improvements including installation of variable air volume air handling units, boiler plant modifications, upgrades to HVAC systems, and the installation of new energy efficient air compressors.

USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) - Large Ship Category: USS BONHOMME RICHARD saved more 30,721 barrels ($3,256,000) of fuel in FY 2006, compared to the LHD 1 class average fuel usage, by implementing conservation measures that improved efficiency rates, both in port and underway.

USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG 58) - Small Ship Category: USS PHILIPPINE SEA saved 30,893 barrels of fuel in FY 2006 through special attention to energy efficiency strategies and techniques and training. PHILIPPINE SEA plans underway operational and navigational requirements, reviews the climate of intended locations, and exercises a strict Preventive Maintenance System (PMS) program. These activities resulted in cost savings of $3,280,000.

Training Squadron FOUR (VT 4) - Squadron Category: Training Squadron FOUR decreased FY 2006 energy related asset use by an impressive 12 percent from the previous year through innovative and meticulous planning, heightened awareness, and a commitment to effective energy management. A total savings of $1.5 million was attributed to increased production, decreased resource use, reduced flying hours, and reduction in hours allocated per sortie.

On Jan. 24, 2007, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management." The order sets goals in the areas of energy efficiency, acquisition, renewable energy, toxics reductions, recycling, renewable energy, sustainable buildings, electronics stewardship, fleets, and water conservation. Furthermore, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 encourages energy efficiency and conservation, promotes alternative and renewable energy sources, reduces our dependence on foreign sources of energy, increases domestic production, modernizes the electricity grid, and encourages the expansion of nuclear energy.

The Department of the Navy's worldwide energy program currently is exceeding the Energy Policy Act goals. The program, managed by Naval Facilities Engineering Command, includes state-of-the-art technology and design, uses the most energy efficient products, focuses on improving individual energy efficiency, and operations and maintenance strategies that significantly reduce energy and water consumption by Navy and Marine Corps installations worldwide, saving taxpayers more than $400 million (inflation adjusted) each year.

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The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) manages the planning, design, construction, contingency engineering, real estate, environmental, and public works support for U. S. Navy shore facilities around the world. We provide the Navy's forces with the operating, expeditionary, support and training bases they need. NAVFAC is a global organization with an annual volume of business in excess of $11 billion. As a major Naval Systems Command and an integral member of the Navy and Marine Corps team, NAVFAC delivers timely and effective facilities engineering solutions worldwide.