Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs, Sharon Burke shared a few mid 2013 insights in an interview published last week. Here's an excerpt that signals more of the same ... and a subtle shift:
Status Quo
Though alternative energy use is increasing, the military will continue to depend heavily on petroleum. "We do expect that we will continue to be a very petroleum-dependent force. Petroleum has an energy density and a universal availability that's very, very important for a military force," Burke said. "We have equipment in our arsenals that's designed to use liquid fuels that are going to be around for many decades."
New Deal
But because energy diversity guidelines were added into the requirements and acquisition processes, Burke said she anticipates an increase in the implementation of tactical solar panels, fuel cells, flywheels, more efficient batteries and other energy-saving measures and practices in the future.You can follow Ms. Burke on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.e.burke
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URL for Fed News Radio article:
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/394/3375799/Alternative-energy-key-to-DoDs-battlefield-strategy
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