August 23, 2011 - When it comes to a sense of urgency, there’s nothing like the armed services of the United States. As previously documented in this space, the U.S. Department of Defense “gets it” when it comes to energy efficiency and self-sufficiency: they add up to energy independence and that means security.
While civilian populations continue to debate the status quo versus implementing standards for wise use of energy, the military is simply going about its business pursuing security through energy efficiency and self-sufficiency.
That explains Fort Bliss’ new “Request for Information” (RFI) on commercial partnerships that could result in a Fort Bliss microgrid with a net zero energy profile. Fort Bliss sprawls over 1,700 square miles of the westernmost tip of Texas and southeastern New Mexico, a U.S. Army installation second in size to nearby White Sands Missile Range. I’d guess that there’s plenty of solar and wind resources at that location. read more>>>
US Army Ft Bliss RFI for microgrids
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