FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST, NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. -- Thanks to the success of their ongoing environmental efficiency and sustainability efforts, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) was selected for a Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) fiscal year 2015 Environmental Award in the “Sustainability, Industrial Installation” category.

During fiscal year 2015, FRCSW’s efforts included saving approximately $686,000 in its use of commodities (steam, electricity, gas, etc.); reducing greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide) by 32.3 percent, for a cost savings of $922,637; and reducing steam usage by 11,300 British thermal units (MMBTU), saving more than $660,000 annually.

This is the first year FRCSW has won in this category. The sustainability category recognizes “… efforts to prevent or eliminate pollution at the source, including practices that increase efficiency and sustainability in the use of raw materials, energy, water or other resources.”

Previously, FRCSW was recognized with a CNO Environmental Award in fiscal year 2014 in the Environmental Quality Industrial Installation category and in fiscal year 2012 in the Individual Sustainability category.

Joining FRCSW as winners in the “Sustainability, Industrial Installation” category was Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida, and Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, San Diego.

The 29 winners in 10 categories were notified in a naval message on Feb. 22. The CNO Environmental Awards are an annual recognition program that highlights the accomplishments of nominated ships, installations and individuals for exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Winners now advance to the Secretary of the Navy (SecNav) level of competition to compete with U.S. Marine Corps nominees. Winners of the SecNav awards are usually announced in the late spring.

As Navy’s premier West Coast aircraft repair and maintenance facility, FRCSW maintains, modifies, or repairs Navy and Marine Corps aircraft, including F/A-18 Hornet fighters, E-2C Hawkeye airborne early warning planes, C-2A Greyhound transports; and CH-53 Super Stallion and H-60 Sea Hawk helicopters.