Honeywell has been selected by the U.S. Army to integrate innovative building automation systems that will help enhance energy management and resilience at Fort Benning, Georgia, one of the nation’s largest and most vital military installations.
The modernisation project, aimed at lowering power demand and reducing energy waste, encompasses several key areas, including upgrades to LED lighting and advanced lighting controls, installation of new occupancy sensors
, building control updates and power conditioning to provide stable, balanced voltage. Building on updates Honeywell began in 2019, this new phase is projected to save Fort Benning an additional $1.8 million annually, for a total of nearly $4.5 million in annual savings expected over the next 15 years.
“Taking the next step of energy modernisation is critical to strengthening Fort Benning’s infrastructure and operational readiness,” said Garrison Commander Col. Jerel Evans. “By investing in smarter, more resilient systems, we’re not only improving the day-to-day experience for our service members and civilian workforce but also helping deliver greater mission effectiveness.”
Honeywell’s Niagara building control platform will drive the project spanning more than 3 million square feet of indoor space across nearly 300 buildings and offering a single interface for information sharing and building diagnostics.
“Our collaboration with the U.S. Army at Fort Benning reflects Honeywell’s long-lasting commitment to helping advance energy modernisation and resiliency in support of national defence,” said Sudhakar Janakiraman, president, Honeywell Building Solutions. “Through these building upgrades, we’re helping drive operational efficiency and cost savings for the U.S. Army while also strengthening the resilience and reliability of critical military facilities. It’s an honour to help create a more economical and mission-ready future for the U.S. Army and the communities it serves.”
Honeywell’s work with the U.S. Army builds on several similar projects it has executed at Department of Defense sites, including Kunsan Air Base, Tinker Air Force Base and Rock Island Arsenal.
