Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  July 8, 2024

Fort Eisenhower Enters Partnership for Energy Efficiency

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower entered a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Georgia.

The UESC with Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, will leverage knowledge of lighting systems, mechanical and controls systems, on-site generation and water conservation to reduce Fort Eisenhower's carbon footprint by focusing on energy efficiency, resiliency and greenhouse gas reduction.

This investment is in addition to the broader utility privatization contract with Georgia Power serving as the owner of Fort Eisenhower's electric utility system. 

Upcoming improvements coordinated by Georgia Power and fellow Southern Company subsidiary PowerSecure are expected to reduce energy costs at Fort Eisenhower by $6 million annually. The project is expected to take approximately two years with an expected completion date in the first quarter of 2026.

The key improvement for Fort Eisenhower will be the replacement of an aging diesel generation infrastructure with new natural gas generation. The upgraded generation will be funded through energy savings from lighting retrofits, heating and air conditioning replacement and water conservation.

"We are extremely happy to be partnering with Georgia Power for this project," said Col. Reginald K. Evans, U.S. Army Garrison Eisenhower Commander, in a statement. "Replacing Fort Eisenhower's aging diesel powered generators with natural gas systems is a huge step toward reducing the installation's carbon footprint, in addition to the energy savings from the numerous other conservation measures planned."

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