Figure 9-10. - Maintenance/Utilities Labor Control Report NAVFAC Form 9-11-14/29.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

During this cost-conscience age, the Navy is looking for ways to reduce dependency on petroleum products and reduce costs for energy. When performing the various inspections, you should look for ways to improve energy usage.

Energy management is not just replacing or removing light bulbs. You must look at all the aspects of your energy usage for each facility. As equipment is improved throughout the world, better and more efficient equipment is made available. Guidelines have been established for usage reduction throughout DoD. These reductions can be accomplished by equipment upgrade as well as energy conservation.

Special funding is available through NAVFAC and the Navy for projects involving energy usage reduction. These projects could include items, such as replacing lighting fixtures in facilities, replacing the doors and