Congressional Adds
Abstract
The Congressional Add funding will be used to support the Alternative Energy Initiatives project, which includes research to reduce the use fossil fuels and increase the use of renewable energy in accordance with Legislation, Executive Orders (EO), and SECNAV guidance. The anticipated deliverables will promote the development of alternative energy systems by demonstrating the technical and financial viability of innovative renewable energy technologies. These efforts are in accordance with, and in response to, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, which directs agencies to reduce energy intensity 30% by 2015; the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010, which directs DOD to source 25% of its energy from renewable sources by 2025; EO13514, which directs DOD to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020; and SECNAV energy goals, which direct that 50% of DON's energy come from alternative sources by 2020.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 9999_0603724N_4_1319_PB_2015
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