Honeywell will integrate building automation systems and other energy modernization technologies at Fort Benning, one of the country’s largest military installations, the company announced Wednesday.
The modernization project at the Columbus, Georgia, facility will enhance energy management and resiliency, lower power demand and reduce energy waste through upgrades to lighting systems, installation of occupancy sensors and updates to building controls, Honeywell said.
“Our collaboration with the U.S. Army at Fort Benning reflects Honeywell’s long-lasting commitment to helping advance energy modernization and resiliency in support of national defense,” Sudhakar Janakiraman, president of Honeywell Building Solutions, said in a statement.
The company’s Niagara building control platform will provide a single interface for information sharing and building diagnostics across more than 3 million square feet of indoor space in almost 300 buildings.
The improvements build on updates that Honeywell and Fort Benning began in 2019. The current phase is expected to save Fort Benning an additional $1.8 million annually, with a total of $4.5 million in annual savings over the next 15 years, including all projects, Honeywell said.
“Taking the next step of energy modernization is critical to strengthening Fort Benning’s infrastructure and operational readiness,” Garrison Commander Col. Jerel Evans said in a statement. “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.”
The project is the latest in Honeywell’s portfolio of work for the U.S. Army. It has worked on similar projects at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, the Rock Island Arsenal in Minneapolis and Kunsan Air Base in South Korea.
