Renewable Energy

180th Fighter Wing Command Chief Charles Aliff; Col. Mark Bartman, Wing Commander; Capt. Gary Bentley, Wing Executive Officer; Major General Harry "A.J." Feucht, The Adjutant General for Air; Lt. Col. William Giezie visit the new solar field at the 180th FW and discuss the benefits of renewable energy. The solar field is part of the 180th FW's Renewable Energy Project, funded by the Department of Defense Research and Development Program in an effort to reduce the 180th's use of limited fossil fuel sources and dependence on foreign energy sources. Once completed, the solar field is expected to produce 800-900 Kilowatts of electricity, which will allow the 180th to save approximately 37.5% on the annual electricity budget. The solar field will also reduce the amount of coal burned to produce energy by almost 250 tons annually, while at the same time reducing harmful emissions and greenhouse gasses. USAF Photo by A1C Amber Williams (Released).