American Readiness: Renewable Power and Efficiency Technologies

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American Readiness: Renewable Power and Efficiency Technologies

Main Video Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 For more than 15 years, the federal government has been on a go-green drive. As the single largest enterprise in the Un...

Federal News Network Staff

September 30, 2014 11:45 am

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For more than 15 years, the federal government has been on a go-green drive. As the single largest enterprise in the United States, the government is simply energy intensive. Among the most potent initiatives, driven by successive presidential orders, are reducing building electricity consumption and making fleets more fuel efficient. In the military, leaders are making installations and platforms such as ships and aircraft more efficient. These efforts not only cut direct consumption costs, but also improve security. Strategies for a more energy-efficient government include adoption of alternative fuels, retrofitting facilities with a variety of energy-saving technologies, and installation of local power generation systems and micro grids. These strategies can be accomplished by direct acquisition of energy- saving vehicles and fuels, or with several contracting techniques such as performance, share-in-savings contracts. Federal News Radio convened a special panel of federal experts and Honeywell to discuss these issues, with practical information for those with responsibility for federal facilities and energy initiatives. Section 1 of this video covers the situation now for federal facilities, the issue of energy resiliency, how to use energy-saving performance contracts, and the big leverage small changes can exert. Section 2 goes deeper into SCPSs, third-party financing and energy in continuity of operations. Section 3 delves into some of the key technologies for greener, more efficient energy, everything from engine turbochargers to bio “drop-in ready” fuels. Also, some great examples of military and civilian agency initiatives are discussed. Among the questions answered:

What is the status of energy projects in your agency?
What are the key policy drivers for buildings and fleet consumption?
How are agencies going about finding more savings in light of a recent White House memorandum looking towards 2020 consumption levels?
For DOD: What are the main strategies for alternative fuels (Navy and Air Force) and base alternatives to utilities (Army)?
Are agencies buying products and doing their own projects? Or are they buying services to handle building energy reductions and other projects?
What is the status of share-in-savings and performance contracts?
Who is responsible for, and how to do, set energy use metrics and measure progress against them?

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Moderator

Tom Temin, Federal News Radio

Tom Temin is the host of Federal Drive, airing weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on Federal News Radio 1500AM. Tom Temin has 30 years’ experience in journalism, mostly in technology markets. He was a long-serving editor-in-chief of Government Computer News and Washington Technology magazines, both of which were regular winners of national reporting awards. Before joining Federal News Radio, Tom wrote (and continues to write) a column on government IT and acquisition topics. He was a regular guest on Federal News Radio before joining the team.

Panelists

Dan Amon, Senior Advisor for Energy, Planning and Review, Environmental Protection Agency

Dan Amon has led a distinguished career in engineering and construction for more than 30 years. He has a wide range of experience in facility design and construction, including semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, and other high technology industries. He has two engineering degrees and has been a Registered Mechanical Engineer since 1988. Currently Mr. Amon works on a variety of energy efficiency, water conservation, and sustainability projects as the Senior Advisor for Energy for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Maj. Gen. Al Aycock, Director of Operations, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Department of the Army

Maj. Gen. Al Aycock has been in this position since June 2011. He is responsible for overseeing the development and coordination of program requirements, strategy, and policies pertaining to facilities, military construction, energy, and BRAC properties that support Army objectives and improves the quality of life for Soldiers, Civilians, and Families.

Roberto Guerrero, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy

Mr. Roberto I. Guerrero, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, Washington, D.C. Mr. Guerrero is responsible for providing oversight and direction for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets for the effective and efficient use of energy to support the global Air Force mission.

Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, director, Chief of Naval Operations Energy and Environmental Readiness Division, Department of the Navy

Slates currently serves as Director of Energy and Environmental Readiness (OPNAV N45) on the Chief of Naval Operations staff. He is a Seabee combat warfare officer, a registered professional engineer, and a member of the Defense Acquisition Corps.

Mike Madsen, President of the Defense & Space strategic business unit, Honeywell Aerospace

Mike Madsen is President of the Defense & Space strategic business unit of Honeywell Aerospace, which provides a wide range of engineering, products and logistical services to the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, government agencies, international ministries of defense, and defense contractors worldwide.