From Naval Sea Systems Command Office of
Corporate Communications
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (NNS) -- Commander,
Naval Sea Systems Command, met with executives with Duke Energy Center to
discuss shore-based energy initiatives May 17 during his two-day tour of
Charlotte.
Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy was given a tour
of the Duke Energy Center, a LEED Platinum-certified building built to high
energy efficient standards.
"It is great to hear about the
active initiatives Duke Energy is undertaking to reduce energy
consumption," said McCoy. "Developing new relationships with our
industry partners and working together is win-win for energy independence, the
Navy and all Americans."
McCoy's visit to Duke Energy is part of
the Navy-wide 50-50 program, which is sending 50 Navy leaders to 50 cities
across the United States to meet with corporate executives, civic leaders,
government officials, educators, non-profit executive directors, veterans and
members of the media. The campaign is designed to increase Americans'
understanding of the Navy's mission, capabilities and relevance to national security.
"I am impressed with the new energy
standards that Duke Energy is working on to help the U.S. become more energy
independent," said McCoy. "This has been a great opportunity to share
ideas between the Navy and Duke Energy."
McCoy's two-day visit to Charlotte
included visits to the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Providence High
School, Bank of America, Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, the Wells Fargo trading
floor, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Armed Forces Career Expo and the Charlotte
Navy League.
The Naval Sea Systems Command is the
largest of the Navy's five systems commands and is responsible for engineering,
building, purchasing and maintaining ships, submarines and combat systems for
the U.S. Navy.
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