Military's electricity billing a 'success' in isles

The Navy and Marines cite savings of $2.5 million via the program, but some families complain it is unfair

By William Cole

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 14, 2012

~~<p>An electricity billing pilot program focusing on Navy and Marine Corps family housing in Hawaii was a "huge success," and the Pentagon is expanding it to include all services nationwide.</p>
<p>The program, which includes a bill for overages and a rebate for reduced use, resulted in $1.5 million in savings as of July in Navy housing in Hawaii, and $1 million in electricity savings in Marine Corps housing here, the Navy said.</p>
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An electricity billing pilot program focusing on Navy and Marine Corps family housing in Hawaii was a "huge success," and the Pentagon is expanding it to include all services nationwide.

The program, which includes a bill for overages and a rebate for reduced use, resulted in $1.5 million in savings as of July in Navy housing in Hawaii, and $1 million in electricity savings in Marine Corps housing here, the Navy said. Login for more...