Use of Renewable Energy in Contingency Operations
Abstract
The strategic importance of having an unimpeded source of energy is becoming ever more crucial. The significance of energy and the need for greater energy responsibility by the United States have been identified in several State of the Union Addresses. President Bush's 2006 State of the Union Address identified "America is addicted to oil" encouraging Federal agencies to lead the way in developing more reliable alternative energy programs. In July 2006, MG Richard Zilmer, Chief of Multi-National Forces West, identified a crucial need for "a self-sustainable energy solution" available for use by U.S. forces in Iraq. Use of renewable energy system is one way to help decrease dependency on fossil fuels and offer Warfighters alternative sources of energy to accomplish their mission. This paper will explore the institutional impediments that prevent the Army from increasing its use of renewable energy systems in Contingency Operations and make recommendations to overcome those barriers in order to enhance use of renewable energy thereby becoming less dependent of foreign oil.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA597068
Entities
People
- Gordon D. Kuntz