The new Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Detrick is now occupied with tenants more than thrilled about the features the building has to offer; beginning with the first solar-powered carport on the installation.
The logistics facility is located at 9200 Veterans Drive, adjacent to the new Nallin Farm gate, and from the road, drivers immediately notice something a bit strange. What is there reminds them of the speakers at a drive-in movie theater, except this is definitely state-of-the-art. When moving closer, they realize this is actually a carport that has the ability to charge 20 electric-powered vehicles simultaneously, using solar power when available, and purchased electric power from the grid when sufficient solar energy is not available.
The Logistics Readiness Center, which is also home to the Installation Safety Office and the official mailroom, is a certifiable LEED Silver facility. The LEED program is an initiative of the U.S. Green Building Council standing for leadership in energy and environmental design; focusing on encouraging a more sustainable approach to the way buildings are designed, constructed and operated. Levels of certification are based on the number of credits accrued in five design categories, to include water efficiency, energy, materials and indoor environmental quality.
Marie O’Brien, director of the Logistics Readiness Center, is excited about her new home.
“Just in time for Earth Day we have another environmentally friendly facility on Fort Detrick that houses a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station with many other smart energy saving features,” said O’Brien.
The new LRC facility handles all Fort Detrick logistical requirements, including the transportation motor pool, which dispatches all GSA vehicles for the installation; bus and forklift training for our Service Members; freight support, small packages (FEDEX/UPS), truck load and unit deployments; and is a central receiving area as well as a warehouse and distribution center for government property.
If your organization is interested in taking advantage of the solar-powered electrical carport to charge Government Owned Electric vehicles/equipment, or need additional information of the logistical support provided by the Logistic Readiness Center, please call (301) 619-2113 or (301) 619-4169.