ABILENE, TX - Even the military is going green these days.  The Air Force recently used your tax dollars to embrace solar technology.  Around the world the Air Force has turned to the sun and turned off the lights.  Dyess Air Force Base near Abilene is a prime example. 

Solar panels were perfect for adding lighting to the hangers.  Air Force specs called for panels designed to collect the maximum amount of light.  When the sun goes down mechanics aren't left in the dark and the Air Force is able to keep them flying. 

Other Air Force bases around the world are also integrating solar technologies like day lighting.  The methods are costly to install but so far they've save $200,000 a year.  That's a big deal when your annual electric bill is $5 billion. 

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