KMC Notices

Kaiserslautern Military Community’s Family Housing On-Base Resident Reminders: Pet Ownership Being a pet owner can bring joy and wellbeing to both the pet and the owner. With ownership comes responsibility. Pet ownership in Germany and in government quarters is a privilege. Residents in family housing must comply with applicable laws, […]

Bake with care  Do not open oven lid when on. If possible, switch off the oven earlier when baking and use the residual heat.  Not preheating also saves electricity. Also, bake several dishes at a time to minimize oven usage.

Welcome to the KMC Housing Office The KMC Housing Office is ready to support you in the transition to your new home and community. If you are looking for homes to rent, it helps to know where to start. www.homes.mil provides all available, KMC Housing-inspected and approved rentals in the […]

Electric powered fans or space electric heaters should not be an alternative to gas heating, this method of heating can be a cost trap.  These type of devices are not designed for permanent heating.  In order to reduce heating costs with gas, it is better to heat the rooms your […]

Switch off devices completely. If a light shines, the device still needs electricity (“stand-by”). Pull out the plug or buy a plug strip with a switch.

Many people enjoy colorful decorations during the season. To avoid unnecessary energy consumption, use LED lights and avoid using transformers. Also, set timers or manually turn lights on and off during your absence or at night. As a safety tip, if you burn wax candles or tea lights, such as […]