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US Army Seeks $7 Billion Worth of Renewable Energy Projects

AOL -- Hear a bugle blowing? For the beleaguered renewables industry, the cavalry may be riding to the rescue

The US Army is inviting suppliers who can build, own and operate solar, wind, geothermal or biomass generation to qualify for a pool of contractors who will perform an anticipated $7 billion worth of work for military installations.

And the military work doesn't require a vote of Congress, extension of tax credits or appropriated funds.

The Army has also committed to developing at least a gigawatt of renewable energy by 2025, part of the Obama administration's goal to have the Department of Defense less dependent on imported oil.

With appropriated funds limited, the Army is using existing legal authority to entice qualified contractors to compete to build and run renewables on

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Submitted Aug 09, 2012 By: bar1035

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DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:9,420 Points:2,123,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 3:37:42 AM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse If the army can build it... the taxpayers will come - with the moolah. Maybe not.
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,660 Points:1,118,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 8:18:29 PM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse i also seek $7 billion.
carranco Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,027 Points:269,765 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:17:28 PM Ignore carranco Report Abuse If the skinny punk's goal is to make the department of defense less dependent on imported oil as he claims, it would be cheaper and faster to just drill here.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,209,355 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:39:48 AM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse RBob Posted: Aug 9, 2012 11:27:57 AM >>This is a good strategic move by DoD - to build independence from grids and the oil barons in our defense. Way to go...and well worth my investment.<< How much of the $7 billion being pissed out the DoD budget is YOUR investment, RBob? Or by your “investment” do you mean a contribution you may have made to Priorities USA? [Edited by: Metrolizer at 8/9/2012 12:41:08 PM EST]
RBob Champion Author Portland Posts:3,379 Points:2,348,850 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:27:57 AM Ignore RBob Report Abuse This is a good strategic move by DoD - to build independence from grids and the oil barons in our defense. Way to go...and well worth my investment.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,209,355 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:16:44 AM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse By the way, the AOL.com article does not load in my browser, possibly because it relies on scripts from internet sites which are not aol.com and not any of the other sources which I have given permission to run scripts on my PC.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,209,355 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 9:02:42 AM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse The Obama administration will stop at nothing to force Republicans to accept its version of tax justice for ”rich“ Americans.
Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,209,355 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 8:53:13 AM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse Democrat President Obama is reducing DoD funds available for military purposes. [L=http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/text deleted House to seek $7B in green energy contracts for military[/L] [Edited by: Metrolizer at 8/9/2012 11:58:26 AM EST]
DOS All-Star Author Illinois Posts:669 Points:930,140 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 8:35:41 AM Ignore DOS Report Abuse "The Army wants to reduce its installations' vulnerability to the uncertainties of the civilian grid. Assistant Secretary of the Army Katherine Hammack says the military has seen electricity costs rising 4% to 17% per year, and experienced reliability issues because bases are often at the end of a grid." The Military wants to control its long term costs, and reduce its vulnerability to power outages. I'm glad to hear that they are thinking in terms of renewable energy.
peakkeller Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,696 Points:778,325 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 8:14:47 AM Ignore peakkeller Report Abuse good
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:56:26 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse More money
VomVom Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,857 Points:1,627,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:35:34 AM Ignore VomVom Report Abuse Until the economy recovers and unemployment is back to its normal levels, any spending and subsidies for renewable energy projects is a waste of taxpayers' money.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,249 Points:495,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 7:00:10 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Some one going to make a lot of money
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,271 Points:2,372,945 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:56:40 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse the army know better, its the epa and obama
fowlcan Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,120 Points:685,565 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:51:06 AM Ignore fowlcan Report Abuse Yes indeed this is a slippery slope!!! I agree with fracknsave
fracknsave Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,666 Points:58,000 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:37:33 AM Ignore fracknsave Report Abuse The army better put their cleats on for that slippery slope.
bruin19MD Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,064 Points:164,450 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:37:15 AM Ignore bruin19MD Report Abuse Renewable is the best way
BIGOILEATURCRUD Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,784 Points:1,380,450 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:31:28 AM Ignore BIGOILEATURCRUD Report Abuse Be all you can be!
Evilmaddog Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,327 Points:958,525 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:29:07 AM Ignore Evilmaddog Report Abuse ???????????
SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,040 Points:260,435 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2012 6:28:56 AM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse Time will tell whether the renewable energy sources actually work or if they're yet another money pit.