United States Department of Defense

Last Updated Feb. 13, 2012

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Wood Fuel Innovation Saves Money, Energy

Cost-effective, energy-reduction strategies are what the home of the Third Infantry Division is all about. And one directorate at Fort Stewart is doing just that - saving money and reducing energy one wood chip at a time. Story

Air Force Leads DOD in Green Power

The Air Force is one of the nation's top purchasers of green power, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Top 25 list of Green Power Partners released Jan. 31. Story

Army Embraces Solar Power

Detroit Arsenal, Mich., is preparing to be the first Army installation to utilize solar power as Army engineers install a solar-powered microgrid that will offer sustainable energy solutions beginning this spring. Story

Army Takes Energy Efficiency to the Road

The U.S. Army is sending two concept hybrid vehicles to the Chicago Auto Show to showcase its latest energy-efficiency efforts that can save money, address environmental concerns and save soldiers' lives. Story

Obama Praises DOD’s Energy Leadership

President Barack Obama traveled to Buckley Air Force Base near Denver to praise the military for “doing its part” – not just in the nation’s defense, but also as leaders in energy conservation. Story

Army's Largest Renewable Energy Project
Part of $61 Million Energy Contracts

The Army has awarded three Energy Savings Performance Contracts with a total value of $61 million, including one that will result in the largest renewable energy project executed to date by the Army. Story

Army Energy Conservation Efforts
Continue Force-wide

Army installations force-wide are making continued progress towards the 2020 goal of net-zero energy consumption by implementing energy saving tactics such as solar photovoltaic panels and special sensors to detect water leaks. Story

DOD's Green Efforts to Reduce Combat Risks

A hard push by the Defense Department and the military services to reduce dependence on fossil fuels will shrink risks on the battlefield along with the Pentagon’s carbon footprint, a DOD official said. Story

Navy Solar Farm Construction Underway

Construction of a SunPower Corporation 13.78 megawatt solar photovoltaic power system is officially under way at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif., following a recent ceremony at the sprawling weapons development base. Story

Naval Station Streamlines Heating System

Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill., and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest are taking the next step toward decentralizing the base's steam heat delivery system, one of the largest energy efficiency initiatives in the 100-year history of the base. Story

Corps of Engineers Build 'Energy Strong' Sites

Sustainable design is an integral part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' military construction program. Since fiscal year 2008, every new construction project in the Savannah District is designed to meet standards of the Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system. Story

Barracks Provides Green Lifestyle for Soldiers

The new Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, can house up to 192 personnel and features self-regulating temperature control, LED lighting and a chemical-free water treatment system. Story

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