This applys to BLM land only. DoD, especially the Army, vigorously pursues affordable, renewable energy projects and purchase contracts. In fact, they often offer land a token rental rates (often $1 per yr) for that purpose. The Army has been and continues to be very amenable to leasing land for renewable energy. After all, they have the most to gain (i.e. National Security) if we reduce our dependence on foreign oil. In addition to cheap land, DoD offers gauranteed long-term purchase contracts, tax incentives, and, sometimes, supplimental funding when projects overlap the scope of other "funded" efforts. The "Army Energy Program" site has more on this.
DoD is currently exploring partnerships with DOE and DOI to do this using wind power. DOE and DOI already have programs that assist Native American Tribes in starting renewable energy projects. And DoD is interested in purchasing this renewable energy. Unfortunately, the many tax incentives that DoD, DoI, and DoE put forward to make such a project economically feasible are not much good to a tax exempt entity (i.e. a recognized Native American Tribe). DOE, DOI, and DoD are actively seeking to maximize all applicable incentives in an effort to meet Federal requirements for renewable energy and conservation.
Major General Lord, Dear Sir, I am a Civilian Engineer currently working for the Army to implement EPACT05 requirements. The wired.com article discusses competition for the location of the Air Force's new Cyber Command. Given the "more connected, monitored, and controlled" direction of EPACT05 and DoD Energy Strategy, do you see value in a distributed Cyber Command? Do you feel that the deployment of Cyber Command at a single post may discourage job applications from potential Civilian employees and experts living in other areas?
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This applys to BLM land only. DoD, especially the Army, vigorously pursues affordable, renewable energy projects and purchase contracts. In fact, they often offer land a token rental rates (often $1 per yr) for that purpose. The Army has been and continues to be very amenable to leasing land for renewable energy. After all, they have the most to gain (i.e. National Security) if we reduce our dependence on foreign oil. In addition to cheap land, DoD offers gauranteed long-term purchase contracts, tax incentives, and, sometimes, supplimental funding when projects overlap the scope of other "funded" efforts. The "Army Energy Program" site has more on this.
DoD is currently exploring partnerships with DOE and DOI to do this using wind power. DOE and DOI already have programs that assist Native American Tribes in starting renewable energy projects. And DoD is interested in purchasing this renewable energy. Unfortunately, the many tax incentives that DoD, DoI, and DoE put forward to make such a project economically feasible are not much good to a tax exempt entity (i.e. a recognized Native American Tribe). DOE, DOI, and DoD are actively seeking to maximize all applicable incentives in an effort to meet Federal requirements for renewable energy and conservation.
Wind Powering America
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Major General Lord, Dear Sir, I am a Civilian Engineer currently working for the Army to implement EPACT05 requirements. The wired.com article discusses competition for the location of the Air Force's new Cyber Command. Given the "more connected, monitored, and controlled" direction of EPACT05 and DoD Energy Strategy, do you see value in a distributed Cyber Command? Do you feel that the deployment of Cyber Command at a single post may discourage job applications from potential Civilian employees and experts living in other areas?