Implementation of ISO 50001 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Georgia Inst. of Technology, Atlanta, GA (United States)
The ISO 50001 implementation demonstration at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort proved the feasibility of integrating an ISO 50001-conforming EnMS into existing command structures. The approach of leveraging external experts in gap analysis, EnMS training, and technical assistance were effective. In addition, strong leadership commitment and personnel resources were critical for success. Addressing typical personnel rotations by training newly rotated personnel and partnering key leadership positions in the EnMS structure with civilian counterparts can ensure program continuity. The project team brought forward many creative solutions that address the unique challenges for the Marine Corps and has paved the way for future Marine Corps EnMS implementations with example strategies and work products. Implementation of an ISO 50001 EnMS at additional Marine Corps facilities could provide for integration of base energy-related data systems and standardized energy reporting, using meaningful metrics for energy performance improvement. Beyond the energy performance improvement benefits of ISO 50001, widespread adoption of the standard at Marine Corps facilities would provide the communication and integration basis on which to reduce energy resiliency concern and could integrate energy service cyber security protections base wide. High levels of energy consumption, aggressive mandates from multiple sources, complex organizational structures, and constant personnel rotation make ISO 50001 a uniquely attractive proposition for the Marine Corps in support of the DoD’s overall energy strategy. The recently launched Energy Ethos and Unit Energy Manager (UEM) programs offer dynamic action-based programs over which ISO 50001 based business management can provide integrated governance of the Marine Corps installations’ energy programs.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-05CH11231
- OSTI ID:
- 1480817
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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