Aug 5, 2011

The U.S. Army's Rapid Equipping Force has partnered with the Defense Technical Information Center's Weapon Systems Technology Information Analysis Center to procure, deploy and assess hybrid alternative and renewable energy systems in an effort called "Energy to the Edge."

Aug 4, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. -- If the hot summer sun brings to mind thoughts of a pleasant, refreshing swim, consider the Rinehart Fitness Center pool can derive most of its heat from the celestial star.

Aug 1, 2011

Soldiers are creative geniuses when it comes to figuring out ways to help the Army conserve its natural resources and create renewable energy.

Aug 1, 2011

SCHINNEN, Netherlands -- How would a 58 percent reduction in energy use affect your budget? That's what USAG Schinnen is enjoying for one building after implementing a Building Energy Monitor (BEM) Program. Kathy Ter Veen, a Program Manager, was awarded a certificate and VVV vouchers valued at EURO 50 at a Commander's Call held July 28 in the garrison's Community Activity Center for leading the garrison's reduction in energy use.

Aug 1, 2011

As the price of oil continues to fluctuate and the nation searches for fuel-efficiency and an energy future independent of foreign oil, the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of the Army are collaborating to address this pressing national security issue.

Jul 28, 2011

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment visited Garrisons Yongsan, Daegu, Red Cloud and Camp Carroll, South Korea, to get a better idea on how garrisons here can reduce the amount of energy used and increase operating efficiencies.

Jul 27, 2011

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announces the DoD-DOE partnership during the Army -- Air Force Energy Forum in Arlington, Va.

Jul 26, 2011

A System Integration Laboratory opened June 24, 2011, at Fort Devens, Mass., to test futuristic technologies aimed at creating more energy-efficient base camps. The 10-acre System Integration Laboratory, or SIL, will measure water, fuel and power usage at a site that is modeled after forward operating bases in Iraq and Afghanistan

Jul 22, 2011

Technological improvements, creative thinking and community action help to achieve reductions in energy consumption.

Jul 21, 2011

Residents in Helmand and Kandahar provinces will get some improvement in the amount of electricity they receive, thanks to an interim measure designed to reduce the number of daily circuit interruptions occurring at the Kajaki Dam power house on the Helmand River.

Jul 21, 2011

The U.S. Army will soon produce and deploy its next generation of tactical generators to Afghanistan, a move expected to save 300,000 gallons of fuel each month.

Jul 21, 2011

Hew Wolfe, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for the Environment, Safety and Organizational Health, gave industry representatives this week an idea of where the Army will invest to become more sustainable.

Jul 21, 2011

The Base Realignment and Closure process will help the Army conserve energy, said Richard Kidd, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Energy and Sustainability.

Jul 20, 2011

The second day of the first joint Army-Air Force Energy Forum became standing room only as they waited for leaders from the military and government to enter.

Jul 19, 2011

More than 400 Soldiers, Airmen, industry partners and government staffers attended the first joint Army - Air Force Energy Forum July 19, 2011, to join the fight with DoD in reducing the need for imported oil.

Jul 19, 2011

The Defense Department’s year-old partnership with the Energy Department is paying off, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here today.

Jul 19, 2011

Advances in energy technology that increase warfighter capability not only help the Defense Department protect the nation, but also accomplish two other important objectives, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here today.

Jul 13, 2011

The U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center unveiled its Fuel Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator Alpha to employees at the Pentagon, July 12, 2011. TARDEC serves as the lead program agency on the Office of the Secretary of Defense's FED Program to address fuel conservation needs across the military. The Alpha represents the first of two vehicles being developed to compete for a role in the service of the U.S. military.

Jun 28, 2011

The U.S. Army, led by the Project Manager for Mobile Electric Power, or PM MEP, is installing microgrid technologies in Afghanistan as part of a groundbreaking project that could significantly lower fossil fuel consumption on the battlefield.

Jun 24, 2011

Ease the logistical burden on war fighters, and they can more clearly focus on the mission.

Jun 24, 2011

As one of the largest users of fuel in the federal government, the Army is developing programs and technologies to slice fuel demand and has rolled out an Operational Energy Strategy.

Jun 23, 2011

SPaRK is a biomechanical energy harvester, a device that is attached to a Soldier’s boots to harvest energy, while the Soldier is walking, that can be used to power batteries. West Point’s Departments of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and Physical Education are collaborating with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center and SpringActive Inc. with testing on the Soldier Power Regeneration Kit.

Jun 23, 2011

A System Integration Laboratory is scheduled to open Friday at Fort Devens, Mass., to test futuristic technologies aimed at creating more energy-efficient base camps.

Jun 22, 2011

The commander of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., encourages all members of his community to strive toward Net Zero energy goals.

Jun 17, 2011

At Fort Bragg planning is currently underway for the use of geothermal technology systems to heat and cool buildings.

Jun 15, 2011

Noting an energy-efficient force is a more agile and resilient force, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus called on his commanders and troops to reduce their energy consumption in Afghanistan.

May 12, 2011

The commander of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., encourages all members of his community to help the post conserve energy.

Apr 27, 2011

Across the Army, teams of quiet professionals are lightening the load of Soldiers on the ground, introducing new energy efficiencies, reducing logistic tails, shortening convoys and making contingency bases overseas and installations at home more energy and water self-reliant.

Apr 27, 2011

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who deal hands-on with battlefield power converged at the fourth annual Power User Conference held by the Department of Defense's Project Manager, Mobile Electric Power, where they participated in small-group discussion sessions, attended system demonstrations and provided key feedback on current and next-generation equipment.

Apr 8, 2011

The Army is collaborating with private sector investors to increase energy efficiency and cost-savings.

Mar 10, 2011

American and Indian military scientists discussed unburdening warfighters through improved power and energy technology March 9. Developing better power sources is vital for their militaries and countries in general, the speakers said.

Feb 9, 2011

Fiscal Year 2010 was a very successful year from an energy conservation perspective. Compared to Fiscal Year 2009 Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Air Field was able to reduce the energy needed in its facilities by nearly ten percent. We are well ahead of the president's schedule for reducing energy consumption by 30 percent by 2015. Here at Fort Stewart, we are committed to meeting and exceeding the presidential goals without impacting the comfort and well being of the customers we serve and to do so in the most economical and practical sense possible.

Feb 8, 2011

On the same day that President Barack Obama outlined his Better Building Initiative that aims to reduce companies' energy bills by about $40 billion a year, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart hosted its second annual energy symposium.

Jan 9, 2011

The U.S. Army has furthered its goal to empower, unburden and protect the warfighter by developing green technology that converts waste into fuel.

Nov 24, 2010

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command's communications-electronics center received three of the Army's Greatest Invention awards that include a portable power system, a threat warning system and counter radio controlled-improvised explosive device electronic warfare, or CREW, system.

Oct 22, 2010

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- October is Energy Awareness Month, and Army officials remind people to be energy conscious with the motto, "Empowering Defense through Energy Security."

Oct 15, 2010

Despite their name, the two homes are not designed to be entirely self sufficient. Instead, they are built to be net-zero - they are designed to use 54 percent less energy than a regular duplex on Fort Campbell and they produce as much energy as they use.