More power to the energy champ

Mike Moran

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Mike Moran has earned national recognition for his leadership in implementing innovations that promote energy conservation, reduce energy consumption and save taxpayer money.

The U.S. Department of Energy has named Moran, manager of PNNL's Facility Infrastructure Services, an Energy Champion. The prestigious award is part of DOE's You Have the Power program that recognizes individual leaders within the DOE complex.

Over the past three years Moran has instituted a variety of innovative energy conservation programs, including competitions between PNNL buildings to reduce energy consumption and acquisition of reasonably priced "green power" from a nearby wind farm.

Along with the recognition of Moran's efforts comes a poster with his picture, which has been distributed to other agencies to promote energy conservation. While it's Moran's face on the poster, he is quick to point to the contributions of his staff members, who constantly are looking for innovative ways to reduce costs and improve service. The team's efforts have saved PNNL over $500,000 in the past four years.

"We are pleased that our activities help PNNL conduct research in a cost-effective manner," Moran said.