US Military: Bring On The Solar, Wind Power

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The Defense and Interior departments partner to build clean-power resources on military land and open up the seas for offshore wind. Read more →

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US Navy Puts Teeth Into Its Big Green Policy

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With an emphasis on conservation, efficiency and, yes, renewables, the Navy codifies its march toward a 50 percent cut in shore energy consumption. Read more →

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Great, Green Military Of The Future: Friend Or Foe?

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Many welcome the U.S. military's embrace of clean energy, but could a green, lean killing machine ultimately do more harm than good? Read more →

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Hands Off Our Biofuels, Panetta Tells Congress

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta tells Congress to back off in its bid to basically ban the military from purchasing biofuels. Read more →

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Obama Pushes US Military To Go Even Greener

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Saying moving away from petroleum is vital to troop and national security, the White House outlines new renewable energy goals and initiatives for the military. Read more →

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Green Military: Battlefield Energy Goals Mapped Out

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The Pentagon announces an implementation plan for its bold, renewables-heavy energy strategy, with security, innovation and efficiency key planks. Read more →

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Forum Addresses Energy’s Role In National Security

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Ahead of an energy forum, Midwest Energy News interviews the U.K.'s climate and energy security envoy, exploring how energy choices affect national security. Read more →

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U.S. Military Eyes Big Solar On Desert Bases

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The U.S. Department of Defense says bases in the California desert could be privately developed to the tune of 7,000 megawatts of new solar capacity. Read more →

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Military Green Growth Offset By Congress

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A newly passed Pentagon funding bill makes it more complicated for the military to pursue high-level LEED certifications, but apparently not impossible. Read more →

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Fed’s Grab LEED Gold For Big Office Complex

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The U.S. Department of Defense's new $1.03 billion office complex in Alexandria takes LEED Gold for its green features and energy efficient building systems. Read more →

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