Energy Action Month wraps up

“Airman e-BEAST,” 4th Civil Engineer Squadron energy awareness mascot, gives a thumbs up as he stands by a display at the Consolidated Support Center on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 17, 2012. According to the base energy manager, since the center opened it has saved more than $32,000 in energy-related costs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Energy Action Month wraps up

Todd Davis, retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, receives a compact, fluorescent light bulb from “Airman e-BEAST,” 4th Civil Engineer Squadron energy awareness mascot, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 17, 2012. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, CFLs use less energy, reduce light bulb replacements and lower greenhouse gas emissions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Comptroller Squadron pose with “Airman e-BEAST,” 4th Civil Engineer Squadron energy awareness mascot, after receiving energy efficient products during National Energy Awareness Month on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 17, 2012. “Airman e-BEAST” visited the base’s Consolidated Support Center to spread energy efficiency tips to Airmen and their families (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Energy Action Month wraps up

Matthew Latham, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron installation energy manager, and “Airman e-BEAST,” 4th CES energy awareness mascot, speak to children during National Energy Awareness Month on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Oct. 24, 2012. Latham used interactive learning to teach children the importance of conserving energy on base and at home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey White/Released)

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Energy Action Month wraps up

Published Nov. 1, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Aubrey White
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- This year's theme for Energy Action Month was "I am Air Force Energy," and one furry member of the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron visited several locations on base to share tips on how to be energy efficient.

"Airman e-BEAST," 4th CES energy awareness mascot, along with Matthew Latham, installation energy manager, reminded Team Seymour of their role in ensuring energy efficiency on base and at home. U.S. Air Force Airmen were supplied with various efficient products to include compact, fluorescent light bulbs and power strips.

The installation energy management team also used interactive learning at the youth center and visited one of the base's most cost efficient buildings, the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Consolidated Support Center.

According to Latham, since the CSC opened it has saved more than $32,000 in energy-related costs. The building has achieved the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design gold certification, the second highest rating based on compliance with environmental laws and regulations developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.