Organizations around Naval Air Station Patuxent River are rising to the challenge of conserving energy.
Under the guidance of facilities manager David Willenborg, the team at the Surface Aviation Interoperability Lab (SAIL) formed a new routine that saves energy and reduces costs by powering down unnecessary equipment. The result was a 12 percent energy savings over the last year.
The lab made several changes to help with energy savings, such as turning off machines when not in use, switching outdoor lights to light emitting diodes (LED) and using a sensor to ensure they are off when not needed.
SAIL is part of the Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department, which hosts multiple computers and radar systems. The SAIL facility offers capabilities for live evaluations and exercises in the Atlantic Test Range.
