The Latest Sustainable Energy Initiatives in the DoD

The US DoD is one of the largest energy consumers in the country, accounting for 77% of the government’s energy usage. In order to limit the federal government's dependency on fossil fuels, the Biden administration signed Executive Order 14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.” in 2021 that orders the federal government to use electricity that is 100% free of carbon pollution by 2035.

To meet these new sustainability standards, the DoD is exploring a variety of clean energy sources. In this report, we will look at the latest sustainability initiatives the DoD is exploring, including:

• Solar power
• Geothermal energy
• Power-beaming technology
• Nuclear energy

To hear from the leaders of these DoD initiatives and the industry partners helping achieve the government’s pollution-free goals, be sure to register for IDGA’s Operational Energy Summit. The 17th iteration of the summit is taking place February 23-25 in Washington, DC, and will bring together thought leaders in sustainable energy to discuss the complexities surrounding operational and installation energy.