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Defense Officials Announce Greenhouse Gas Targets
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2010 -- Defense officials announced today that the Defense Department will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from non-combat activities 34 percent by 2020. The department set the target in keeping with a recent executive order signed by President Barack Obama that seeks to have the federal government lead the country by example through improved energy and environmental performance. Story
President Nominates Hammack
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - President Barack Obama announced his intentions to nominate Katherine G. Hammack as assistant secretary of the Army for installations and environment. Story
USDA, Navy Sign Biofuels, Renewable Energy Agreement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - The United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Navy announced that a Memorandum of Understanding to encourage the development of advanced biofuels and other renewable energy systems. Story
German City Honors U.S.
Army’s Environmental Efforts
WIESBADEN, Germany, Jan. 12, 2010 - The U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden was recognized by the city of Wiesbaden for its energy conservation efforts during a ceremony at Wiesbaden City Hall recently. Story
Engineers Bring Light to Fallujah
FALLUJAH, Iraq, Jan. 13, 2010 - More than 22 miles of roadway in and around Fallujah, Iraq, are now fully lighted with 1,200 solar powered street lights, thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region District. Story
Ohio Air Gurad Officials
Expand Solar Energy Field
SWANTON, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2010 - Officials from the 180th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Base at the Toledo Express Airport in Ohio celebrated the fourth phase expansion of their solar field Jan. 5 here. Story
Pearl Harbor Buildings Go Solar
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Jan. 4, 2010 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii has awarded a $15.2 million, firm-fixed price task order to install photovoltaic systems on top of five Navy buildings around Pearl Harbor, including the Navy Exchange and Commissary. Story
'Green Ship' Brought to Life
NORTH ISLAND, Calif., Oct. 26, 2009 - The commissioning of the USS Makin Island marks a new and significant chapter in the U.S. Navy, noted the commander of the Pacific Fleet. Story
Submarine Learning Center Turning Green with New Building
GROTON, Conn., Oct. 22, 2009 - The new Submarine Learning Center moved from the drawing board to becoming an energy-efficient, sustainable buiding reality during a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 21, aboard Submarine Base New London, Conn. Story
Army Signs Agreement to
Create Solar Power at Ft. Irwin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2009 - The Army signed a memorandum of agreement Oct. 15, for an enhanced-use lease to begin development of a 500-megawatt solar power plant at Fort Irwin, Calif. Story
Solar Array Saves Air
Force Energy, Money
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2009 - A solar-energy array at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is saving money for the Air Force and decreasing the service’s reliance on fossil fuels. Story
DARPA Works Toward
DoD Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2009 - Scientists are working to create energy self-sufficiency for the Defense Department, the nation’s largest single consumer of energy, a defense expert said. Story
Energy Efficiency
Reduces Pollution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2009 - Officials from a transition command in Iraq are improving the environment and saving money by increasing energy efficiency. Story
'Green' Initiatives in Iraq
Provide Multiple Benefits
BAGHDAD, Aug. 21, 2009 - Ensuring energy use is both environmentally friendly and cost-effective helps to build Iraq’s security capabilities, a U.S. military planner said. Story
Pendleton's Environmental
Security Pioneer Retires
Marine Corps Sets Vision
To Conserve Energy
Fuels Team Plans Super
Hornet Biofuels Flight Test
Army on Track to Power
Fort Irwin With Sunshine
Investing in Energy Conservation
Expected to Save Millions
Remote Base Uses Natural
Energy to Power Facilities
'Beans, Bullets and BTUs'
Define Army Energy Security
Federal Law Turns Up Heat
On Use of Solar Systems
Alternative Energy
Revitalizes Afghan Hospital
Air Force Bases Participate
In Energy-saving Campaign
Navy Innovation Reduces
Fuel Consumption at Sea
Army Seeks Inexpensive,
Lightweight, Reliable Battery
Sustaining the Mission
Through Green Innovation
Army Aims to Reduce Greenhouse
Gases, 'Carbon Bootprint'
DoD Program Aims to
Create New Biodiesel Fuel
Army Receives First of Six NEVs
Audio Blogs
Video
U.S. Air Force
Going Green
SrA Zach Vaughn takes a look at one of many iniatives generating clean energy.
EZ-Go Motor Pool
Airmen based on Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras have found a unique solution to base and mission transportation needs that saves money and gasoline: golf carts.
Wind Power
As the military continues to go green, the Massachusetts National Guard is looking into wind power.
Solar Power
In Nevada, intense desert sun beats down on Nellis AFB year round. Now, energy managers there are finding new ways to tap into those conditions.
Ahead: Energetic Transformations
With the world focused on developing cleaner and more efficient energy sources, the Marine Corps is no exception.
Going Green at Sea
The U.S. military says energy conservation isn't just good for the environment, but also for national security.
Green Jobs for Vets
A new program in Colorado aims to help veterans and the environment at the same time.
