• The Great Power Competition at Wright-Patterson AFB

     Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio - October marks Energy Action Month, a time to reflect on the importance of energy resilience, efficiency, and security for our nation’s military operations. As the U.S. confronts emerging global challenges, particularly within the context of the Great Power

  • Reduction vs. optimization: Changing the narrative around energy conservation

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – My commitment to energy conservation began when I was a kid watching cheesy television commercials, where cartoons or puppets reminded us to turn off the lights and recycle to help save the world.While having your kids aware of the impacts of leaving lights on

  • Readiness and optimization: Energy Action Month proves significant at WPAFB

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is more than just a military installation; it’s a vital hub of national defense and innovation.To maintain mission readiness and support our mission partners, the installation actively participates in Energy Action Month each

  • Energy Action Month: Smart choices benefit both you and the planet

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Energy Action Month, and one of the most pressing reasons to conserve energy is its impact on the environment.The majority of our energy comes from fossil fuels, which release harmful greenhouse gases when burned. These gases contribute to climate

  • Energy Action Month: Maximizing Wright-Patt’s resourcefulness

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has significantly transformed from where it started, from the first flight to modern times. That also includes our stance from the energy portion at Wright-Patterson AFB.During Energy Action Month each October, the Air Force

  • Energy Action Month: Unlocking efficiency at Wright-Patt

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Energy Action Month, and in an age where sustainability and efficiency are paramount, it’s not just about how much power we use, but also how well we use it.Enter the world of building-level power-quality analysis, a cutting-edge practice that’s

  • Annual Energy Action Month to focus on innovation, smart use

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – October is Energy Action Month, and the 88th Civil Engineer Group will mark it by hosting two guest speaker events on base.“Energy Action Month teaches base personnel that through individual or group efforts taken to promote energy awareness and conserve

  • Energy Action Month: Powering possibilities

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- As we continue Energy Action Month, it’s good to remind ourselves how to limit our carbon footprint.With the increasing impacts of climate change, large-scale natural disasters and growing threats of physical and cyberattacks on utilities, coordinating energy

  • October is Energy Action Month

    WRIGHT-PATTERSONAIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month to highlight energy's critical role in operations and mission continuity and to encourage smart energy use and management for our installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft. This

  • High performance sustainable buildings at Wright-Patterson

    October is Energy Action Month, a national campaign led by the Department of Energy, and this year’s theme is “Protect the Power.” There are numerous ways for airmen and installations to protect our critical power and one of them is through sustainable building design practices. Sustainability is