Powerful words about power

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  • By Staff Sgt. Marie Brown
  • 35 FW/PA
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --  Misawa Air Base is changing the culture on how residents perceive energy conservation. Residents should take a look around and ask themselves some simple questions -- What's on that doesn't need to be? Is water dripping from the faucet? Is this a good time to do laundry or run the dishwasher?

Base residents, young and old, were asked how they are helping Misawa AB to conserve energy. Some inspiring residents share their views on saving energy.

"As humans, we cannot take things for granted," said Capt. Ricky Cam, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron programs flight chief. "We are a creature of habit, used to a certain way of life; and unless it drastically affects us, it will be hard to change."

To help conserve energy here are some things base residents can continue to do while at home or work:

· Ensure doors and windows are shut at all times if your heat or air conditioning is running
· Observe maximum heating temperature setting of 20 C/68 F while at home and 13 C/55 F when you leave
· Maximize use of daylight
· Shut off all lights when you leave the room/facility
· When not in use turn off computers, computer monitors, printers, copiers and game consoles
· As the weather improves, maximize use of bikes, motorcycles and walking
· Share rides and plan trips