Defense Department wins Presidential environmental awards

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense
 
No. 697-04
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2004
 
DoD Wins Top Awards for Energy, Environmental Management

The Department of Defense won more than half of the top awards for
leadership in federal energy and environmental management at a
Presidential ceremony held July 15 at the State Department. Office of
Management and Budget Deputy Director Clay Johnson presented the awards. 

Alex Beehler, assistant deputy under secretary of defense for
environment, safety and occupational health, said, "This good showing is
indicative of the dedication of the men and women in the military today,
who clearly understand that a strong national defense requires the
protection of the energy and natural resources of our country." 

The Leadership in Federal Energy Management Awards honor teams of
federal employees who exemplify leadership in efficient energy
management. The Air Force Renewable Energy Team was recognized for the
use of renewable energy sources such as wind farms. Edwards Air Force
Base, Calif., for instance, will be able to save $46 million over a
five-year period through the use of renewable energy sources. In
addition, Dyess Air Force Base in Texas became the largest retail wind
power purchaser in the United States when it converted entirely to wind
energy. 

The Marine Corps Energy Management Team invested in energy efficiency
both in the United States and overseas and reduced energy used in 2003
by 341.8 billion Btu. By using innovative outreach to schoolchildren at
Marine Corps bases, further savings have been realized. At Camp LeJeune
alone, a reduced energy spending of 5.8 percent from 2002 to 2003 was
achieved. 

Of the eight Closing the Circle Awards, five were given to DoD programs.
These awards recognize significant contributions to the environment by
federal agencies. Fort Bragg, N.C., was recognized for its innovative
sustainability management system, which has enabled the Army to provide
soldiers with high quality training without compromising local or
regional environmental quality. Using sustainability planning, Fort
Bragg commanders were able to reduce the risk to training and to the
environment by better compatible land use solutions, use of biodeisel
fuel and shuttle bus systems. 

Other winners were Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla.; Robins Air Force
Base, Ga.; Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.; and Vandenberg Air Force Base,
Calif. All received awards for their excellence in reduction of the use
of hazardous materials and the use of recycling. 

Beehler said, "The recognition at the Presidential level of
environmental efforts at our individual bases supports the concept of
continuous improvement that exists throughout the Department of Defense,
from the leadership to the individual soldier, sailor, airman or Marine
on the ground. We have the best trained military force in the world,
while continuing to be world leaders in energy conservation,
environmental management and conservation of our natural resources." 

[Web Version:
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Lenny Siegel
Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
c/o PSC, 278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
<lsiegel@cpeo.org>
http://www.cpeo.org

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