Camp Pendleton Saves Energy & Earns $1 Million from SDG&E

SDG&E recently presented a check for more than $1 million to Camp Pendleton for the base’s energy efficiency measures completed through the Savings by Design program, a utility-funded initiative that supports high-performance building design in new construction or renovations.

Setting the bar for military energy efficiency nationally

“Camp Pendleton has been a proven leader in showcasing what the future for green building in San Diego looks like, and it’s really set the bar high for other military facilities around the nation,” said SDG&E Vice President of Customer Services Caroline Winn, who was on hand to present the check. “The five projects here provide an overall energy savings of more than 4 million kilowatt hours, which is the equivalent of powering more than 600 homes for an entire year and also almost 200,000 therms, the equivalent of taking almost 450 vehicles off of the road.”

SDG&E partnership with Marine Corps & improved quality of life

Recent renovations at Camp Pendleton have achieved reduced power and water consumption at many enlisted barracks, with the introduction of geothermal power and water-recycling systems. Natural light and natural ventilation designs have also helped to reduce energy consumption, according to Navy Capt. Marko Medved, the officer in charge of construction at Camp Pendleton.

“Our partnership with SDG&E is very important,” said Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, the base commanding general and regional authority for five Marine Corps installations in the Southwestern United States. “They’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with us on these projects, and it is a visible improvement on the quality of life for our Marines and sailors aboard the base. And we appreciate everyone who’s helped us achieve these goals.” (source: United States Marine Corps article, Dec. 12, 2012)