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In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast. (Courtesy Photo)

In an undated photo, the sign for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, posted along Interstate Highway 5 reads, 'Preserving California's Precious Resources.' Camp Pendleton is the premier Fleet Marine Force training base on the West Coast. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Warrant Officer Zachary Dyer

U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Resource Management Branch, Environment Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, lower a solar-powered water circulator into Lake O'Neill on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug 4, 2020. The circulators help prevent algal growth and improve oxygenation by mixing and aerating water throughout the lake. Camp Pendleton’s Resource Management Branch performed maintenance on three units, then returned them into the lake with assistance from 7th ESB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

U.S. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and members of the Resource Management Branch, Environment Security, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, lower a solar-powered water circulator into Lake O'Neill on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug 4, 2020. The circulators help prevent algal growth and improve oxygenation by mixing and aerating water throughout the lake. Camp Pendleton’s Resource Management Branch performed maintenance on three units, then returned them into the lake with assistance from 7th ESB. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Contractors install an upgraded boiler in a 32 area building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 4, 2020. The base is in the process of significantly bolstering energy security through the installation of new equipment, the repair of failing equipment and upgrading and building out its facility related controls systems (FRCS) to provide command and control capability to over 600 facilities on site. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Energy Team.)

Contractors install an upgraded boiler in a 32 area building aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, August 4, 2020. The base is in the process of significantly bolstering energy security through the installation of new equipment, the repair of failing equipment and upgrading and building out its facility related controls systems (FRCS) to provide command and control capability to over 600 facilities on site. (Photo courtesy of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Energy Team.)

Photo by 2nd Lt. Charlotte Dennis

The site testing team in front of the microgrid powerplant after successful black start tests at Marine Corps Air station Miramar, June 20, 2020.

The site testing team in front of the microgrid powerplant after successful black start tests at Marine Corps Air station Miramar, June 20, 2020.

Photo by Bert Blanchette

(Left) Steven Smith, vice president, Energy Systems Group; presents Alicia Florez, Engineering Manager, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command; with a plaque thanking her for her part in getting the10-acre solar photo voltaic installation aboard the Yermo Annex up and going. The solar farm was officially opened when Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cut the ribbon on the project Oct. 22. The new solar project is expected to save the base $26,000,000 over the 22-year life of the contract with ESG.

(Left) Steven Smith, vice president, Energy Systems Group; presents Alicia Florez, Engineering Manager, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command; with a plaque thanking her for her part in getting the10-acre solar photo voltaic installation aboard the Yermo Annex up and going. The solar farm was officially opened when Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., cut the ribbon on the project Oct. 22. The new solar project is expected to save the base $26,000,000 over the 22-year life of the contract with ESG.

Photo by Keith Hayes

(Left) David Base, Energy Systems Group; Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Rivas, Public Works Officer, MCLB Barstow; Steven Smith, vice president, ESG; and David Koch ESG; join Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, MCLBB; as he officially opens a ten acre solar farm aboard the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 22.

(Left) David Base, Energy Systems Group; Lt. Cmdr. Jamie Rivas, Public Works Officer, MCLB Barstow; Steven Smith, vice president, ESG; and David Koch ESG; join Col. Craig Clemans, commanding officer, MCLBB; as he officially opens a ten acre solar farm aboard the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 22.

Photo by Keith Hayes

SAN DIEGO – The skyline of San Diego captured during the big power outage on Sept. 8, 2011. The only lights are battery and backup lights and little remaining sunlight on the buildings on the right. (Photo credit: Coronado Times)

SAN DIEGO – The skyline of San Diego captured during the big power outage on Sept. 8, 2011. The only lights are battery and backup lights and little remaining sunlight on the buildings on the right. (Photo credit: Coronado Times)

Photo by Coronado Times

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif - Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels provide clean and renewable energy as part of the overall Marine Corps Air Station Miramar energy program that includes the nearly complete microgrid which will be able to support the air station national defense mission during any natural or man-made power interruption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Curtis Hill/Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif - Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels provide clean and renewable energy as part of the overall Marine Corps Air Station Miramar energy program that includes the nearly complete microgrid which will be able to support the air station national defense mission during any natural or man-made power interruption. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Mr. Curtis Hill/Released)

Photo by Curtis Hill

Jerry Piper Jr., laborer, removes an older sprinkler head in the process of swapping it out for a newer, more water efficient sprinkler head on Sorensen Field as part of the Water Conservation Program aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Aug. 5.

Jerry Piper Jr., laborer, removes an older sprinkler head in the process of swapping it out for a newer, more water efficient sprinkler head on Sorensen Field as part of the Water Conservation Program aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Aug. 5.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

The antenna station outside the Base Safety Office for the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature machine. The black device on the left is the actual wet-bulb that uses wind force, barometric pressure, humidity and other factors to determine the actual ambient temperature to the appropriate heat index flag is posted at the front gate of MCLB Barstow.

The antenna station outside the Base Safety Office for the Wet-Bulb Globe Temperature machine. The black device on the left is the actual wet-bulb that uses wind force, barometric pressure, humidity and other factors to determine the actual ambient temperature to the appropriate heat index flag is posted at the front gate of MCLB Barstow.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Maj Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Command, right, with Kevin L. Faulconer, mayor of San Diego, left, signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Smart City initiatives between the Marine Corps and the City of San Diego at San Diego City Hall, Feb. 21. The MOU

highlighted on technological development geared toward improving Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the city of San Diego such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), smart street lights, renewable energy and the City’s “Get It Done” application. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Cheng Chang)

Maj Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations Command, right, with Kevin L. Faulconer, mayor of San Diego, left, signs the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Smart City initiatives between the Marine Corps and the City of San Diego at San Diego City Hall, Feb. 21. The MOU highlighted on technological development geared toward improving Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and the city of San Diego such as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), smart street lights, renewable energy and the City’s “Get It Done” application. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl Cheng Chang)

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

Joe Pierzina, Federal Accounts Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, presents Rick Hatcher, Installation Energy Manager, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, with the 2018 Federal Utility Partnership Award on March 7, 2019. Photo courtesy of SDG&E.

Joe Pierzina, Federal Accounts Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, presents Rick Hatcher, Installation Energy Manager, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, with the 2018 Federal Utility Partnership Award on March 7, 2019. Photo courtesy of SDG&E.

Photo by Curtis Hill

Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base.

Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base.

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tony Mitchell, regional facilities officer, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton speaks at the Microgrid/DERS Summit at San Diego State University, Feb. 27, 2019. The summit is a two-day event, bringing together a variety of individuals, from government and Department of Defense personnel, to privately-owned companies and corporations. It consisted of open discussions and presentations aimed at innovating better ways to manage energy generation and distribution on larger-scale properties and installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tony Mitchell, regional facilities officer, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton speaks at the Microgrid/DERS Summit at San Diego State University, Feb. 27, 2019. The summit is a two-day event, bringing together a variety of individuals, from government and Department of Defense personnel, to privately-owned companies and corporations. It consisted of open discussions and presentations aimed at innovating better ways to manage energy generation and distribution on larger-scale properties and installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tony Mitchell, regional facilities officer, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton responds to a question from an attendee at the Microgrid/DERS Summit at San Diego State University, Feb. 27, 2019. The summit is a two-day event, bringing together a variety of individuals, from government and Department of Defense personnel, to privately-owned companies and corporations. It consisted of open discussions and presentations aimed at innovating better ways to manage energy generation and distribution on larger-scale properties and installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tony Mitchell, regional facilities officer, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton responds to a question from an attendee at the Microgrid/DERS Summit at San Diego State University, Feb. 27, 2019. The summit is a two-day event, bringing together a variety of individuals, from government and Department of Defense personnel, to privately-owned companies and corporations. It consisted of open discussions and presentations aimed at innovating better ways to manage energy generation and distribution on larger-scale properties and installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brandon Newell, rides a lime bike on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brandon Newell, rides a lime bike on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

Photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy

Lime bikes were placed at several locations around Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, including the flightline Marine Corps Exchange minimart as seen on MCAS Miramar Calif., June 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

Lime bikes were placed at several locations around Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, including the flightline Marine Corps Exchange minimart as seen on MCAS Miramar Calif., June 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

Photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy

A LimeBike employee explains how to use the lime bikes to Staff Sgt. Rafael Bajada, an admin clerk with Installation Personnel Administration Center on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

A LimeBike employee explains how to use the lime bikes to Staff Sgt. Rafael Bajada, an admin clerk with Installation Personnel Administration Center on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 9. MCAS Miramar and LimeBike, a bicycle-sharing company, worked together to bring an environmentally friendly and inexpensive transportation alternative for Marines who lack vehicle transportation or wish to save money. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy)

Photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy

Dump trucks empty trash into a pit where the waste will be converted into energy and used on the installation at the landfill on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 10. MCAS Miramar sources 54% of its total energy consumption from on-site renewable energy sources, such as the landfill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy/Released)

Dump trucks empty trash into a pit where the waste will be converted into energy and used on the installation at the landfill on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 10. MCAS Miramar sources 54% of its total energy consumption from on-site renewable energy sources, such as the landfill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Victor Mincy

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., will the use the microgrid as a back-up power system in the event of an outage. The microgrid uses solar energy and methane gas to keep mission-critical buildings operational. Planning for the project began in 2012,and it is slated for completion in 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., will the use the microgrid as a back-up power system in the event of an outage. The microgrid uses solar energy and methane gas to keep mission-critical buildings operational. Planning for the project began in 2012,and it is slated for completion in 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen

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