Help Team Seymour reduce energy consumption during Energy Action Month

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  • By 2nd Lt. Mathew Nicholson
  • 4th Civil Engineer Squadron
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  It's always a good time to conserve energy. 

Conservation will not only help the environment, it will also help save money on utility bills.

During the month of October, special emphasis will be placed on how conservation ideas are put into action.  This month, booths will be set up around the base along with presentations at the Child Development Center to give helpful energy saving ideas along with activities to generate energy-saving excitement.

There will be comprehensive energy saving plans available at these times.  Here are some quick tips to help save money around homes or buildings.

Weatherization: Plugging and sealing air leaks can save up to 40 percent on heating and cooling bills. Weatherization is cheap and highly effective at reducing energy costs.

Clean Air Filters: Clean air filters not only improve the quality of air, but also improve heating and cooling in the home. Heating and air conditioning system rely on air to pass through the air filter and across heating or cooling coils. It's then distributed throughout the home or building.  When air filters get clogged, the system runs longer and harder. As heating and cooling coils become coated with dust and lint, the dirty coils restrict air circulation through the house or building. Changing air filters every monthly will help keep the coils clean, the system's efficiency up and costs down.
 
Thermostat Control: On warm days, the recommended temperature setting is 76 degrees. On cold days, the recommended temperature setting is 69 degrees. By using these recommended settings, more energy can be saved and costs can be lowered. Also, when houses or buildings are unoccupied for longer periods in colder weather, the temperature can be reduced to 55 degrees.  On warm days, unoccupied buildings can be set to 84 degrees.

Dress Accordingly: With the temperatures getting colder, the first instinct is to turn up the heater. Keeping the temperature low and putting on an additional article of clothing can help keep the energy bill low.

Seymour Johnson is committed to reducing energy consumption in compliance with Executive Order 13423 Energy and Water Reduction Requirements. Take action and reduce energy consumption. Please call 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Services at (919) 722-5139 for assistance with energy-saving maintenance questions. For Military Family Housing energy saving questions, call Corvias Military Living at 1-866-639-4552.