Energy Miser team looks for savings Published June 5, 2015 By Base Energy Office ROBINS AIR FORCE BAE, Ga. -- The 78th Civil Engineer Group's Energy MISER - which stands for Measure Investigate Site Energy Reduction - team continues to survey facilities for energy conservation improvements. Robins' annual utility bill is $26 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the MISER team made improvements across 13 base facilities, resulting in roughly $70,000 in cost avoidance savings. Principal energy savings were generated from replacing outdated HVAC motors and related air handling controls, as well as replacing numerous lighting fixtures and automatic light sensing controls. The team, originally established in November 2010, builds on established base programs to incorporate energy consideration in normal maintenance activities. Team members include personnel across multiple civil engineering shop skills and capabilities needed to address facility energy conservation. The team examines the entire facility for cost-effective energy conservation opportunities, to include: proper insulation, reflective roof coatings, door and window leaks and HVAC equipment and lighting systems. A typical MISER team audit begins with an inquiry from a facility manager or perhaps a routine building walk-through that identifies potential improvement opportunities. In connection with the 78th CEG Energy Management Office, the MISER team investigates historical utility consumption patterns to identify facilities displaying high-energy consumption trends. Air Force energy conservation goals include a 5 percent reduction in energy intensity and water consumption each year. MISER team efforts, supported by greater employee energy awareness and conservation are key to improving our statistics. Robins employees can help meet energy conservation goals by considering how they use energy in their daily jobs and taking appropriate actions. Administrative office examples include: turning off workstation task lighting, computer monitors/printers, and other office equipment at the end of shifts. What to Know: -Robins' annual utility bill is $26 million. -Air Force energy conservation goals include a 5 percent reduction in energy intensity and water consumption each year. -Robins employees can help meet energy conservation goals by considering how they use energy in their daily jobs and taking appropriate actions.