Sept. 24, 2024 Air Force awards contract to test clean power plant technology The Department of the Air Force awarded its first contract to determine whether a power plant using geopressured geothermal systems, or GGS, can generate the clean energy needed for a base to achieve energy resilience.
July 25, 2024 Tinker AFB receives $300,000 from OG&E for achieving energy savings milestone Tinker Air Force Base received more than $300,000 from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, recently, for achieving significant energy savings.
June 26, 2024 Energy Assurance Campaign Plan emphasizes robust, secure, mission-ready posture The Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan, providing a foundation for collaboration, cooperation and innovation in all energy-related fields across the organization.
June 13, 2023 Hanscom leaders invest in energy resiliency Installation officials here are demonstrating their commitment to bolster Hanscom AFB’s energy resiliency and efficiency through innovative pilot programs, partnerships, and prioritizing energy-related projects.
March 3, 2023 Zero-Emission Vehicle demonstration held to meet Air Force guidance The AFSC Small Business Office coordinated an electrical vehicle technology demonstration on February 28 with a local-area zero emissions vehicle manufacturer and AFSC leaders and partners which included Tinker AFB vehicle control officers for the maintenance groups and Mr. Jeffrey Sick, AFSC
Oct. 3, 2022 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month In recognition of Energy Action Month, the Department of the Air Force is showcasing energy’s essential role in assuring combat capability and readiness and the importance of developing energy solutions that bolster resilience in the face of climate change.
May 17, 2022 Airmen innovation helps optimize cargo loading with simple technology In partnership with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and Air Force Operational Energy, Airmen are conducting operational testing on prototypes of the Vertical Pallet Stacker for multiple mobility aircraft to enable more optimized and effective cargo-loading and transport per
Nov. 18, 2021 Cogeneration plant supplements power to Hanscom missions Hanscom civil engineers completed construction of a 4.6-megawatt cogeneration plant here earlier this year. Engineering officials say the plant not only increases the installation’s energy resilience, but will deliver $94 million in savings over the life of the contract.
Oct. 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Jan. 15, 2021 SAF/IE Releases Installation Energy Strategic Plan for Energy Assurance The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy announces the release of the Installation Energy Strategic Plan. The Plan, which replaces the 2017 Air Force Energy Flight Plan, seeks to better align installation energy efforts with mission needs.