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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marine Corps Base Hawaii works hard to save energy and become more sustainable. We utilize solar power, energy-efficient upgrades, electric vehicles, and water-saving technologies to reduce energy use and costs. By involving the community and encouraging green practices, MCBH is not only reducing our carbon footprint but also improving our energy security.
MCBH’s renewable energy initiatives are primarily focused on solar energy. The base is equipped with solar panels, generating a substantial amount of renewable power. Additionally, we harness solar energy for hot water generation in on-base housing, further enhancing our sustainability efforts. These initiatives have been in place for several years, reflecting our commitment to integrating renewable energy solutions to reduce our environmental impact and increase energy resilience.
MCBH hosts the Wave Energy Testing Site (WETS), the only operational site of its kind in the United States, it’s off the north facing shoreline of the base in collaboration with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, The Department of Energy, and the University of Hawaii. The WETS utilizes Wave Energy Collector buoys to convert kinetic energy from ocean wave movement into electricity.
MCBH is building up an inventory of electric vehicles and charging availability on base, reducing the carbon emissions directly coming from vehicles and the dependency on oil. MCBH has approximately 400 gas-fueled vehicles which are all set to be replaced with electric vehicles once they reach their end of use life. MCBH has solar electric vehicle chargers, utilizing solar panels to provide charging for electric vehicles.
Jace Yamaguchi, MCBH Facilities Resource Manager said, “other clean transportation options are bicycling, or even just walking if it’s manageable. Some energy conservation measures people can take are to consolidate their car trips when they are running errands and not letting their vehicles run idle.”
MCBH is committed to boosting the base’s energy resilience, ensuring sustainable operations with clean energy. Each effort in conservation and renewable energy integration helps build resilience.
| Date Taken: | 10.29.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 10.31.2024 17:26 |
| Story ID: | 484155 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US |
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