Energy Efficiency, Commercial, Solar  -  May 6, 2024

Navy Adds Solar, Efficiency Projects 

Navy housing communities installed rooftop solar systems at five locations in Florida, including Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Air Station Key West, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Naval Air Station Whiting Field and Naval Station Mayport.

The 10.55-megawatt project is fully operational and was completed by Balfour Beatty Communities to support the Navy’s energy resilience and climate goals.

Balfour Beatty Communities also recently completed a development project for a $31 million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) that will increase energy and water efficiency improvements to the housing communities at 11 Navy installations in the southeastern U.S. The turnkey project, delivered in partnership with ENGIE Services U.S., includes upgrades to high-efficiency HVAC systems, improved weatherization sealing, new water fixtures, and LED lighting for over 5,000 homes. These measures will reduce energy and water consumption, generating close to $3 million in utility savings over the next year.

“It is important that we continue to modernize our homes and infrastructure to ensure we meet the needs of Navy families today and into the future,” said Thomas C. McKelvey, Public Private Venture Director, AM5 Branch Head, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, in a statement. “These energy and utility projects directly align with the Navy’s unwavering commitment to energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability and demonstrate the value of our partnership with Balfour Beatty.”

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