Commanding Energy
Abstract
Operational Energy Prototyping (OEP) continues to identify and demonstrate the most promising, innovative, and cost-effective technologies and methods that address joint high-priority operational energy requirements. OEP solicits proposals from across the DOD and competitively awards projects based on OE impact and programmatic transition. Warfighter feedback is obtained through limited technical assessment, static demonstration, and participation in formal exercises. Transition plans are established for each prototype to ensure support for requirements and acquisition programs of record. OEP invests in prototyping, validations, and demonstrations in four focus areas: (1) support prototype development of new operational energy technologies, (2) carry out formal demonstrations at installations or in conjunction with exercises conducted by the Joint Staff, a combatant command, or a military department, (3) collect cost and performance data to overcome barriers against employing an innovative technology because of concerns regarding technical or programmatic risk, and (4) provide the tools and analysis that quantifies the mission impact of these new technologies. Commanding Energy - Automated Fuel Reporting and Deployable Metering and Monitoring transitions networked knowledge of energy resources, usage, and combat needs; Tactical Microgrid Standard transitions to the Army and USMC acquisitions offices enabling efficient and optimal energy use across the battlespace; Enhancing energy tools for warfighter mission planning. FY 2023 Accomplishments: In November 2023, OECI-Non S&T delivered a warfighter feedback capability tool during a technology demonstration at Camp Pendleton. The Warfighter Touchpoint Database tool gathers real-time feedback that is shared with government and industry partners to improve the technology and promote accountability and transparency of changes to Requirements, acquisition strategies, and validation analytics. Successfully demonstrated reduced fuel consumption by at least 6% in unmanned aircraft over the Artic Ocean in 4-16 Sep 2023. Demonstrated at Combatant Command locations advanced energy metering and monitoring sensors and tools that provide energy awareness at all echelons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 1231cc170c832e7dcef94260980e3e3c