EPA: Warren member selected for international award

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F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. --  A Warren member recently earned an Environmental Protection Agency award for his work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and spread awareness about the importance of conservation. 

Kenneth Davis, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, earned a 2008 Climate Protection Award for his work to research, design and oversee construction of the wind turbines on base. 

"Concerns about our environment and climate are always in my mind," Mr. Davis said. "Green energy. That's a phrase that not going to go away anytime soon." 

The EPA began recognition in 1998 of people who have furthered the enhancement of Earth's climate and has so far recognized 154 recipients from 18 countries. 

The award presentation began Monday in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. 

"Efforts to help restore the ozone layer and fight climate change will benefit the planet for generations to come," said Bob Meyers, principal deputy assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. 

Warren's wind turbines harness the high plain's natural wind power to produce energy for the base, Mr. Davis said. The turbines are grid connected to the on-base distribution center. The power flows into the distribution center offsetting the cost of power received from energy suppliers. 

"The turbines are expected to save the Air Force more than $3 million over the next 20 years," he said. Essentially, the energy supplied per year powers 552 households on base. 

Mr. Davis said he was humbled by the recognition. 

"It's just my job," he said. "Anyone in the world can be nominated for this award. I'm happy that my work put into the wind turbines has helped our environment, and I'm honored that the EPA noticed."