As part of the wing’s ongoing efforts to promote energy awareness, the 45th Space Wing’s Energy Management Steering Group has established an energy awareness web page on the Patrick Air Force Base web site.
Energy awareness is an important issue to the Air Force, the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. federal government. The nation’s leaders have emphasized the need for the United States to establish greater energy independence through conservation and the exploration of domestic alternative energy sources. Due to the magnitude of energy consumed by the Air Force, any actions taken to reduce energy consumption and procure alternative or renewable energy sources are significant in their potential impact for enhancing national security.
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