18 Jun 2020

Environmental exclusive: Why no air conditioning?

As temperatures rise through the summer months, individuals may want to keep their houses cooler; however, there are restrictions on the use of air conditioners.Only mission essential functions and special equipment, which require controlled temperatures, are authorized in an air conditioned environment; all other air conditioning units require a

7 May 2020

Environmental exclusive: Conserve electricity

One of the second and third-order effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has been a shift in base utility usage. Teleworking and virtual schooling has resulted in a change to where and how base electricity is being used. Service members, civilians and families stationed in the Kaiserslautern Military Community should help avoid unnecessary use of electricity when possible as individuals spend more time at home.

17 Apr 2020

Every individual effort counts, conserve water

Service members stationed in the Kaiserslautern Military Community are required to follow local environmental laws, just as they do in the United States.The Federal Water Act, Wasserhaushaltsgesetz, states citizens and authorities are obliged to use water responsibly. By following these laws, three things are achieved: restoration, supply is upheld