The U.S. Air Force reports that “the U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program has chosen the 96th Civil Engineer Group as the recipient of a 2015 energy and water conservation award.”  

“The award recognizes Eglin Air Force Base’s innovative approach for combining advanced technologies and common sense to saving critical energy resources and reducing utility costs for the base.”  

“The Federal Energy and Water Management Awards recognize individuals, groups and agencies for their outstanding contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.”