The Office of the Secretary of Defense established a policy to promote energy efficiency in Public-Private Venture (PPV) housing, and for PPV residents to take responsibility for utility usage.  The Department of Navy is implementing the Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP) as a pilot program at the Tri-Commands in Beaufort County, South Carolina and in Hawaii. This program transfers responsibility for electricity consumption from the PPV partner to the PPV resident.  The program is designed to set a reasonable range for normal electricity consumption in PPV housing units.

As pilot location residents, you are vital in further shaping this groundbreaking initiative prior to its roll-out Marine Corps wide. This is a step in the right direction for all of us to join together in a collaborative effort to conserve our resources.