161019-N-AC887-003Col. William Pitman accepts an award from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on behalf of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016. The Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards recognize those Marines, Sailors and civilian employees whose ingenuity and dedication led the way to achieving energy goals and helped change the way the Services think about and use power. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Sam Shavers) - 161019-N-AC887-003 Col. William Pitman accepts an award from Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus on behalf of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2016. The Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Awards recognize those Marines, Sailors and civilian employees whose ingenuity and dedication led the way to achieving energy goals and helped change the way the Services think about and use power. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Sam Shavers)

The Miramar Landfill located in San Diego, Calif., produces methane gas which is converted into energy to power the microgrid aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. In recognition of October being National Energy Action Month, MCAS Miramar promoted energy conservation and informed station residents of what they can do to help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Liah Kitchen/Released) - The Miramar Landfill located in San Diego, Calif., produces methane gas which is converted into energy to power the microgrid aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. In recognition of October being National Energy Action Month, MCAS Miramar promoted energy conservation and informed station residents of what they can do to help. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc Liah Kitchen/Released)