Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions  -  February 20, 2025

Three Army Bases Conduct Energy Efficiency Programs

Capital improvements will be conducted at Army military housing at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Meade, Maryland; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, via a more than $200 million Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESPC) to lower energy use.

The projects will lower annual electrical consumption by 40% and natural gas consumption by 50%. The initiatives will modernize living conditions and enhance energy efficiency across 5,000 homes, affecting more than 15,000 residents. The communities are owned and operated by Corvias, a long-standing solutions partner to the Department of Defense.

The work will be conducted by Ameresco, an energy solutions provider, and CRC Innovations, an integrated energy and infrastructure solutions company.

The energy measures include replacing existing HVAC units with sustainable, renewable energy-sourced systems using ground source heat pumps manufactured in Oklahoma, as well as installing new electricity panels and new meters.

“This project will not only improve on-post living conditions, but also serve as a model for energy efficiency and resiliency in government facilities across the U.S.,” said Nicole Bulgarino, President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco, in a statement. “By upgrading all heating and cooling equipment to high-efficiency geothermal systems, we are enhancing comfort and achieving significant energy savings for U.S. Army personnel consistent with infrastructure strength and security goals.”

The joint effort is expected to provide more than $12.4 million in annual utility and operational cost savings. Improvements for the sites are financed by the future savings generated by the implementation. Other ESPC benefits include improved heating and cooling, resiliency during extreme weather conditions, and reduced safety hazards.

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