What is Energy Action National Energy Action Month is a federal program promoted during the month of October that encourages energy and water saving in federal facilities. During Energy Action Month, organizations are encouraged to post information encouraging employees to save energy and water, teach employees about how energy affects their work, engage in competitions or events, and more. Energy Action Month is designed to bring attention to energy use, but efficiency isn’t only for October. This month is a perfect time to develop new energy habits that can be carried on the other 11 months of the year. Why is the Marine Corps participating in Energy Action Month? The Corps is known for leading the way in new efforts, for being a lean, lethal, and efficient force, and for having unwavering discipline. This applies to training, combat, and logistics, on base and in the battlefield. These principles should apply to all resources used, including electricity, fuel, and water. Energy is vital to the Marine Corps it powers all of our efforts, from crucial training and – logistics on our installations, to the warfighter and operating bases in the field. Efficient energy use habits learned during Energy Action Month can be sustained throughout the year, enabling Marines to reduce costs, improve resiliency, and better support mission effectiveness. Energy expenditures on base account for almost 20 percent of the Base Operating Support (BOS) budget money that could be spent on other essential operations. The reality of future fiscal – constraints and volatile energy costs requires further energy reductions to minimize the impact the purchase of utilities on will have on constrained BOS budgets. Addressing these concerns requires the assistance of everyone who works and lives onboard our installations. Marines are known for using only what they need, and energy is no exception. Small things that individual Marines do across installations to save energy or spread awareness will have a large impact over time. The goals of Energy Action Month to raise awareness about energy use and to encourage – energy-saving actions are in line with the Marine Corps Energy Ethos. – What is the Energy Ethos? The Energy Ethos is the shared vision that the efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness. It asks every Marine to take steps in their daily work to reduce energy and water use.
What is Energy Action National Energy Action Month is a federal program promoted during the month of October that encourages energy and water saving in federal facilities. During Energy Action Month, organizations are encouraged to post information encouraging employees to save energy and water, teach employees about how energy affects their work, engage in competitions or events, and more. Energy Action Month is designed to bring attention to energy use, but efficiency isn’t only for October. This month is a perfect time to develop new energy habits that can be carried on the other 11 months of the year. Why is the Marine Corps participating in Energy Action Month? The Corps is known for leading the way in new efforts, for being a lean, lethal, and efficient force, and for having unwavering discipline. This applies to training, combat, and logistics, on base and in the battlefield. These principles should apply to all resources used, including electricity, fuel, and water. Energy is vital to the Marine Corps – it powers all of our efforts, from crucial training and logistics on our installations, to the warfighter and operating bases in the field. Efficient energy use habits learned during Energy Action Month can be sustained throughout the year, enabling Marines to reduce costs, improve resiliency, and better support mission effectiveness. Energy expenditures on base account for almost 20 percent of the Base Operating Support (BOS) budget – money that could be spent on other essential operations. The reality of future fiscal constraints and volatile energy costs requires further energy reductions to minimize the impact the purchase of utilities on will have on constrained BOS budgets. Addressing these concerns requires the assistance of everyone who works and lives onboard our installations. Marines are known for using only what they need, and energy is no exception. Small things that individual Marines do across installations to save energy or spread awareness will have a large impact over time. The goals of Energy Action Month – to raise awareness about energy use and to encourage energy-saving actions – are in line with the Marine Corps Energy Ethos. What is the Energy Ethos? The Energy Ethos is the shared vision that the efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness. It asks every Marine to take steps in their daily work to reduce energy and water use.
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