The Privatization of Department of Defense Electric Utility Systems: Combining Similar Energy Requirements through Application of Performance Contracting.

Abstract

The Department of Defense (DoD) faces extraordinary change as it prepares to enter the twenty first century. With the end of the Cold War, policy makers in Congress and the defense establishment are re-examining the structure and mission of the DoD. Base closure, outsourcing, privatization, and acquisition reform are strategies being used to reshape the DoD to improve its efficiency. One area receiving intense scrutiny is defense infrastructure. In addition to buildings and facilities, the infrastructure of each military installation consists of a network of systems designed to provide utility service to organizations and activities located within its confines. Electric utility systems on military installations are antiquated and require major repair or replacement.2 To address this problem, Congress recently authorized the DoD to privatize these systems.3 Besides privatizing their electric systems, installations must satisfy other energy requirements. These req

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371338

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  • Christopher J. Aluotto

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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