F2X3D9 Naf Maxwell Afb

The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program Works With Its Stakeholders to Enable Federal Agencies to Meet Energy-related Goals, Identify Affordable Solutions, Facilitate Public-private Partnerships, and Provide Energy Leadership to the Country by Identifying and Leveraging Government Best Practices. This Assisting Federal Facilities With Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) Award Funding Will Support the Implementation of Approximately 4.6 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic (PV), 20 MWH/5 MW Battery Energy Storage System (bess), and Microgrid Controller Technologies Under an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) at U.s. Air Force Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB) to Reduce Utility Energy Costs and Enhance Energy Resilience. the Goals of the Bess and Microgrid Controller Are to Provide Mission Resilience in the Case of Grid Failure, Working in Conjunction With the Solar PV to Support Facility Electrical Needs. Under the Existing Utility Structure, the Bess Will Also Charge Electricity When Economically Viable, Such as From the Off-peak Rate Outside of the Summer Hours of 10 Am to 9 PM. During Times of Normal Operation, This Electricity Will Be Discharged to Offset Higher On-peak Electric Charges. in Instances of Grid Loss, the Bess Can Be Discharged to Supply Electricity to the Entirety of Gunter Annex. Operating in Concert, These Ecms Will Be Deployed to Reduce Utility Energy Costs and Increase Resilience at the Base.