Upcoming Projects Hazardous Waste turn-in event

Giving all commands on NBSD a chance to remove hazardous materials in a safe and authorizedmanner.

Solar pier trash compactors

Providing the Fleet a more convenient way to remove trash from the ships.

Synthetic all purpose fields

Providing top quality fields for Sailors to physically train on.

Plant a tree campaign

To offset the reduction of grass, the base plans to plant trees

Green construction projects

Working towards ensuring all new building are built green

Navy Region Southwest’s Sustainable Solid Waste Program is partnering with the University of California,Los Angeles in a conversion technology initiative for a municipal waste conversion technology plant that usestrash as fuel to create energy on NBSD. The goal is to have in operation a waste-to-clean energy conversiontechnology plant prior to the closing of the San Diego landfill on Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar.

Green Galley

Taking left over food and drink material and converting it to energy.

NBSD is a proud to have achieved in 2009:

Audubon Certification: The Admiral Baker Golf Course

Chief of Naval Operations FY2009 Award for Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation

Secretary of the Navy FY2009 Award for Environmental Quality, Non-Industrial Installation

Department of Defense FY2009 citation for meritorious achievement in Environmental Quality, Non-industrial Installation

Secretary of the Navy FY2009 Energy Award for Platinum Achievement

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NBSD is on track towards a 50%reduction in energy

Current Practices

Transforming the base to a pedestrianfriendly area with bike lanes andwalking paths

Light Emitting Diode (LED) technologyreplacement

Photovoltaic Projects (rooftop andcarports)

Computers in Standby mode Promoting a conservative behavior

o Building Monitor TrainingoQuarterly Stakeholder Meetings

to share best practices andvisibility on shore UT bills

Shipboard Resource Energy ManagersProgram

LEED Standard Construction forbuildings.

Additional benefits for carpooling, andvanpooling.

Murph Express- an initiative with MTS& SANDAG for an express bus servicefrom Murphy Canyon to NBSD.

Smart irrigation controllers Artificial turf projects Low flow/waterless urinals installed Low flow showerheads High diversion rate for construction and

debris on base Municipal Solid Waste diversion on

base Turn-in events for electronic equipment

and appliances Trash removal program for Chollas

Creek Monthly trash removal program in San

Diego Bay Bi-annual Main Street Clean Up hosted

by NBSD

Main Street Clean UpVolunteers from the Navy and community come togethertwice a year to clean the local community around the base.

Reduction of carsNBSD has an active carpool and vanpool program along withthe Murph Express, a bus service direct to NBSD fromMurphy Canyon.

Building Monitor TrainingBuilding Monitors have been crucial in educating their

commands in reduction of energy and conservation efforts

Recycling ProgramRobust program in place to collect, sortand divert recyclable materials such asoffice paper, bottles, scrap metal,construction and debris and tonercartridges

Electronic WasteE-Waste turn-in events have resulted in the recycling ofold and unused electronic equipment and appliances.

Chollas Clean UpWorking with the City of San Diego to remove trash

from Chollas Creek!

Oil Spill RecoveryWith a response time of less than 10 min,our facility response team assists incleaning spills through out the bay.

Storm Water Runoff Filtration and DiversionThe storm water system protects the bay from pollutants suchas oil, grease and heavy metals

Artificial turfArtificial turf installation around the basesaves water and maintenance costs.

New Green BuildingMake the new Fleet and Family Support buildinga completely green building that can self sustain.

Shipboard Resource Efficiency ManagerProgram

Dedicated personnel are working with afloat units in maintainingand reducing utility costs.

LED LightingLED lighting is reducing NBSD’s electrical consumption.