Defense Dept. curbs on gas use harmful, report says

Journal Article · Mon Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5991301

Barber, J

A study by the National Defense Council charges that congressional restrictions on the use of natural gas at military bases are unwarranted, and will increase Defense Department energy costs as much as $5 billion over several years. The restrictions encourage military use of domestic coal, but keep defense officials from benefiting from current low gas prices. They also add the cost of converting base facilities to coal use. The report finds that natural gas is an ideal energy option for military planners, while increased coal use has only a political basis. Low-cost natural gas meets the need to reduce defense costs.

• OSTI ID: 5991301
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Vol. 11:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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