February 25 - 26, 2025
Bethesda Marriott, Maryland
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Welcome to the 17th Operational Energy Summit!
Welcome to the 17th Operational Energy Summit!
For its 17th year, the IDGA Operational Energy Summit will bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. This year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.
We will explore energy storage as a critical component in the transition to electrification and global fuel logistics. Guided by thought leaders, we will look at alternative energy sources, including nuclear and solar power, along with microgrids and technologies for enhancing grid security. As the demand for energy increases to support both current and future weapon systems and technologies, we will discuss strategies for achieving energy resilience, security, reliability, and sufficiency.
Join us to explore the complexities surrounding operational and installation energy.
We will explore energy storage as a critical component in the transition to electrification and global fuel logistics. Guided by thought leaders, we will look at alternative energy sources, including nuclear and solar power, along with microgrids and technologies for enhancing grid security. As the demand for energy increases to support both current and future weapon systems and technologies, we will discuss strategies for achieving energy resilience, security, reliability, and sufficiency.
Join us to explore the complexities surrounding operational and installation energy.
GOVERNMENT AND ACTIVE MILITARY ATTEND FOR $49 ONLY
2025 Speakers Include:
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy
Department of Defense
Rebecca Isacowitz
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience & Optimization (DASD(ERO))
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment (ASD(EI&E))
Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey
Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering System Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers
US Navy
Steven L. Schleien
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Continuity and Mission Assurance (DC&MA)
Department of Defense
Rear Admiral George Bresnihan
Commander, DLA Energy
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Dr. Kimberly Spangler
Director, SERDP & ESTCP
Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Energy and Environment Resilience
Dr. Annie Kammerer
Chief of the Nuclear Power Branch, Office of the Chief of Engineers (OCE)
Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA)
Dr. Andrew Higier
Director, Energy Portfolio
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Dr. Jeff Waksman
Program Manager, Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
James Caley (Jim)
Director, Operational Energy, Department of the Navy
US Navy
Kirk A. Phillips
Director, Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA)
US Air Force
Eric Shields
Senior Battery Advisor, Industrial Base Policy Office
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
Colonel Mark Bortnem
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina
US Marine Corps
Captain Newt McKissick
Senior Military Advisor, Energy Portfolio
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Nix
Space Nuclear Power Lead and Advanced Space Operations Software Branch Chief (RVSX)
US Space Force
Lieutenant Colonel Nicole Pearl
Innovation Strategist, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Strategic Studies Group, Headquarters Air Force
US Air Force
Dr. Nat Horner
Director, Grid Cybersecurity and Communications, Office of Electricity
Department of Energy
John Quirk
Majority PSM, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
US Senate Committee on Armed Services
Alan J Ballard
CEM, Energy Manager
Maine Army National Guard
Glidas PRECHEUR
Deputy Director and Chief of Staff
NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence
Top Reasons to Attend
Get up to date on the alternative energy programs, and energy innovation projects across the Department of Defense and Department of Energy
Hear about the latest energy requirements and initiatives from the US Department of Defense and allies to enhance and streamline energy resilience efforts
Review the progress made on both military installation and operational energy strategy and uncover opportunities to enhance mission success
Grow your knowledge and understanding of the impact and implementation of sustainability efforts throughout the Department of Defense
Spotlight Content
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.
A Guide to the Importance of Operational Energy in a Near-Peer Conflict
Operational Energy is an essential but complex term for forces. At its most basic, it is about promoting resilient energy supply chains for the benefit of the warfighter. This content piece hopes to clarify this extensive and complex topic with examples and infographics while clarifying the US DoD's implementation of its Operational Energy strategy.
Operational Energy Spending Recap (2023-2027)
Operational Energy initiatives from 2023 to 2024 are expected to be valued at around $20.3 billion. The initiatives include several efforts, from platform energy management systems to engine efficiency. This document summarises and comments on the largest initiatives by service. An excellent piece “companion” piece to understand the breadth and depth of Operational energy.
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