October starts ‘I Am Air Force Energy’ campaign

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  • By Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  October is national Energy Efficiency Month and Airmen throughout the Air Force are learning new ways to utilize and conserve energy.

The Air Force is always looking for new ideas and plans to become more fuel efficient and conserve more energy.

"Energy is a key part of the effort to modernize our Air Force and do more with less," said Kathy Ferguson, Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics acting assistant secretary. "Every gallon of fuel and watt of energy we save allows us to have more resources to meet other Air Force priorities."

According to a study from the office of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics, nineteen percent more cargo has been moved using 13 percent less fuel in 2012 compared to 2006. The Air Force goal was passed by reducing energy more than 21 percent since 2003.

"Energy action month is important because we are a new Air Force that is conscience of the money we spend. We look to save money and resources in various ways," said Master Sgt. Justin Strobel, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron engineering flight superintendent. "There isn't a one specific way to save the most energy. It all comes down to everyone across the board participating in the energy savings."

During October McConnell held an energy action day in which all personnel were strongly encouraged to reduce their use of energy when working.

"To conserve energy you need to be aware of everything around you, like lights being left on too long or cars that are unoccupied," said 2nd Lt. Michael Reardon, 22nd CES program development deputy chief. "I would hope that these changes will be permanent across the base."

For more information and tips on the Air Force's efforts to conserve energy and money visit http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/467341/leaders-continue-to-tap-innovative-airmen-for-energy-savings.aspx.

Editors note: Information from Leaders continue to tap "innovative" Airmen for energy savings by Capt. Natasha Waggoner, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs office.