Schriever’s central utility plant, run by the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, is in the process of replacing three of its generators. The current generators have been dutifully providing emergency power to Schriever for more than 25 years.
This is no small feat, the outcome will help reduce costs and increase power while conserving energy and resources.
In the early 1980s, during President Ronald Reagan’s administration, Schriever became the benefactors of a trade agreement with Britain. Britain traded six Mirrlees Blackstone generators and in return the U.S. traded various Caterpillar equipment. The base added generator seven in 1992 to support the growing demand.
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