Enhancing Army Energy Culture with Behavioral Approaches
Abstract
Facility energy efficiency efforts too often underperform because of peoples choices and actions in their use of technology. Recognizing this challenge, Army energy guidance calls for establishing an informed energy-conscious culture of stewardship to meet mission resilience requirements. However, the details for implementing that guidance have not been established. This report provides two primary products to address these needs: (1) a Human-Centered Efficiency Process (HCEP), which is a coordinated nine-step process to use best practices in energy behavior, and (2) an out-line of a strategy to build a culture of efficiency. The practical HCEP is synthesized from energy management, change management, and Army processes (After Action Report [AAR] and Commanders Intent), as well as in-sights from federal personnel. It is built around an organizational frame-work and a continuous improvement process that systematically enables people to use technology effectively and efficiently. The culture strategy consists of a method of assessing the current status of the Army's energy culture; a vision of a desired end state; and a path toward change.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1106961
Entities
People
- Courtney E. Dupont
- Eileen T. Westervelt
- Paul M. Loechl
- Sarah A. Clark
Organizations
- Engineer Research and Development Center