Monday June 24, 2013
What is it?
The Army Energy Initiatives Task Force was established in September 2011 to help the Army address installation energy security requirements and achieve the goal outlined in the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) of 2007 and 2010 of producing or procuring 25 percent of its installation energy from renewable sources by 2025.
In an effort to meet the NDAA goal, the Army teamed with the Air Force and Navy and established an internal goal to implement three gigawatts (GWs) of renewable energy generation capacity (1 GW each) by 2025. The Army, through the EITF, will partner with installations to implement cost effective, large-scale renewable energy projects to achieve these goals.
What has the Army done?
The EITF has screened over 180 Army installations to identify sites that have the best potential for large-scale renewable energy development. Of note:
• Working through Defense Logistics Agency Energy and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Ala., the EITF now has five projects in acquisition totaling over 125 megawatts (MW) of potential renewable energy:
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
The Army continues to push forward to achieve mandated renewable energy goals, refine project management and execution processes, and achieve the EITF mission to Secure Army Installations with Energy that is Clean, Reliable and Affordable. The EITF team provides broad experience and capabilities in acquisition, project finance, renewable technologies, real estate, utility regulation, grid integration and environmental permitting, assisting installation commanders and their staffs to assess and implement renewable energy projects.
Why is this important to the Army?
Installation energy security is a top priority for the Army and is reflected in the Army Campaign Plan - Objective 8.1 Adapt/Execute Installation Energy Security and Sustainability Strategies. To learn more about the Army’s Power and Energy efforts defined by Soldier Power, Basing Power and Vehicle Power, visit the resources below.
Resources
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