Department of Army publishes new energy plan

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Army RD and A; (United States)

OSTI ID:6869949

Relative to the Department of Defense, the National Energy Plan states that the DOD consumes 1.9% of the nation's energy but consumes more than 3% of the total petroleum used by the U.S. The Army's portion of DOD energy consumption is 18% and, of that amount, 84% is consumed in installation or facilities operations and 16% in mobility operations. The Army energy plan identifies the following objectives and goals: reduce energy consumption by 45% by the year 2000; reduce consumption in facilities operations by 25% by FY85 and 50% by the year 2000; expand conservation education/information and incentive programs for all military and civilian personnel and dependents; reduce dependence on non-renewable and scarce fuels by the year 2000; eliminate use of natural gas and reduce use of petroleum fuels in facilities operations by 75% by the year 2000; convert 20% of mobility operations petroleum requirements to synthetic or alternate fuels by the year 2000; increase efficiency of nonrenewable energy dependent mobility systems by 15% with no degradation to readiness; and attain a position of leadership in pursuit of national energy goals. If the Army is successful in meeting its newly adopted goals of reducing overall energy consumption by 45%, states the energy plan, the costs are expected to be $1.8 billion in FY2000, resulting in a cost avoidance of $1.3 billion. In order to meet its long term energy conservation goals, the Army is placing specific emphasis in the areas of installation operations, mobility operations, training, and research and development. A summary of current and proposed activities in each of these areas is given.

• OSTI ID: 6869949
• Journal Information: Army RD and A; (United States), Journal Name: Army RD and A; (United States) Vol. 19:3; ISSN ARDAD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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