1. Army Energy Program
Mr. Richard Kidd
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy and
Sustainability
ReEnergize the Americas 2012
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy, & Environment)
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2. Army Energy in Perspective
• The Army manages both Installation & Operational Energy
requirements
• The Army is largest facility energy consumer in the Federal
Government – $1.3B (FY11)
• The Army spent $3.7B on liquid fuel purchases in FY11, a
more than $1B increase over FY10, in part due to an
increase in the cost to deliver liquid fuel in Afghanistan Fort Carson Photovoltaic Array
EXTERNAL VIEW: “Pay attention: When the U.S. Army desegregated, the country really
desegregated; when the Army goes green, the country could really go green.” – Thomas Friedman,
2009
WHITE HOUSE VIEW: “Now, there are costs associated with this transition. And there are some who
believe that we can’t afford to pay those costs right now. I say we can’t afford not to change how we
produce and use energy – because in the long-term costs to our economy, our national security and
our environment are far greater. “ – President Obama, June 2010
“Operational Energy equates exactly to operational capability” - General John Allen, Commander
United States Forces – Afghanistan, December 2011
“Improving our energy security directly translates to improving our national security.” - General
Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, October 2011
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3. Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Army for Energy and Sustainability
Energy and Sustainability Mission:
Provide Strategic Leadership, Policy Guidance, Program Oversight and
Outreach for Energy and Sustainability throughout the Army Enterprise
to Enhance Current Installation and Operational Capabilities, Safeguard
Resources and Preserve Future Options
Office Structure
The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy
and Sustainability is broken down into four categories
• Operational Energy
• Installation Energy
• Sustainability
• Energy Initiatives Task Force
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4. Army Power and Energy Framework
Basing Soldier Vehicles
Installation Contingency Tactical Non Tactical
Net Zero Installations Tactical Fuels Manager Defense
Contingency Basing Smart-Charging Micro Grids
Smart & Green Energy Rucksack Enhanced Portable Power
Vehicle-to-Grid (Fort Carson, CO)
Mini Grid Power Plants Expeditionary Energy
Alternative Fuels
Adv. Mobile Medium Power Sources Soldier Power Manager
Low Speed Electric Vehicles
Insulated Tents/Spray Foam Nett Warrior
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy Program Plan OSD Operational Energy Strategy Hybrid Truck Users Forum (TARDEC)
ARNG Energy Lab (Schools) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
LED & Electroluminescent Lighting Senior Energy & Sustainability Council Improved Turbine Engine Program
Shower Water Reuse System
Expeditionary Water Packaging Energy Initiatives Task Force
Water From Air System
System Integration Lab - Ft Devens
Army Energy Security Initiatives Operational Energy
Solar, Wind, Geothermal Power Net Zero Strategy Installation Energy
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5. Army Energy Program
● Change the Culture: Every Soldier a Power Manager
– Senior Energy and Sustainability Council (SESC)/Senior Energy
Executive (SEE)
– Energy and Sustainability must be a consideration in all Army activities
– System wide approach for designing base camps to capture
efficiencies
● Drive Efficiency Across the Enterprise
– Leverage public private financing to accelerate efficiency projects
– Implement technologies to significantly reduce energy footprint in the
field and on installations
● Build Resilience through Renewable/Alternative Energy
– Diversify sources of energy to allow for continued operations during
energy disruptions
– Attract private investment to develop large scale renewable energy
projects
– Provide flexibility and resiliency by developing alternatives and
adaptable capabilities
● Science and Technology
– Army’s future efforts depend on Science and Technology investments
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6. Enhancing Mission Effectiveness
Installation Energy
• Since FY03 the Army has reduced its energy consumption by
13.1% while total population on its installations has increased
20%.
• Established Net Zero Initiative to demonstrate integrated design
principals that will ensure the Army of tomorrow has the same
access to energy, water, land and natural resources as the Army
of today.
• Army has most robust ESPC program in entire Federal
government.
• Secured more than $1.5B in ESPC and UESC investment at
more than 72 installations.
• Cost avoidance of $148 million.
• Energy savings of more 7.986 trillion British Thermal Units
(BTU).
• Army efforts over the past year have reduced process times
on these contracts to less than 14 months.
Through technology and policies
• Formed the Energy Initiatives Task Force to develop large scale
we are reducing our energy renewable energy projects that will help strengthen energy
footprint. We will provide security while supporting the Army’s energy goals.
flexibility and resiliency by • The Army is actively managing its non-tactical vehicle fleet to
developing alternatives and reduce size and improve efficiency, resulted in a 8% fuel use
reduction in FY11.
adaptable capabilities
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7. Net Zero Hierarchy
 A Net Zero ENERGY Installation is an
installation that produces as much energy on
site as it uses, over the course of a year.
 A Net Zero WATER Installation limits the
consumption of freshwater resources and
returns water back to the same watershed so
not to deplete the groundwater and surface
water resources of that region in quantity or
quality.
 A Net Zero WASTE Installation is an
installation that reduces, reuses, and
recovers waste streams, converting them to
resource values with zero solid waste to
landfill.
 A Net ZERO INSTALLATION applies an
integrated approach to management of
energy, water, and waste to capture and
commercialize the resource value and/or
enhance the ecological productivity of
land, water, and air.
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8. Third Party Financing
Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) and Utilities Energy Services Contracts (UESC)
• Army has most robust ESPC program in entire Federal government and has reduced
process time to 14 months.
• The Army has secured more than $1.5B in ESPC and UESC investment = cost avoidance to
the Army of $148 million and energy savings of 7.986 trillion British thermal units (Btu).
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Value of ESPCs and UESCs Awarded
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Potential for
Dollars in Millions
additional
150 awards
$218 $223
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$139 $144
50 $115
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FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 (Goal) FY13 (Goal) High Efficient Boilers
Actual and Planned Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
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9. EITF Progress to Date
The EITF is has made significant progress in establishing and exercising producing a process for
developing large-scale renewable energy projects. Over 180 installations have been evaluated, 23
opportunities have been screened and 4 projects are positioned for acquisition by the end of the year.
Five Phase Process for Project Development
Risk Project Factors for Project Evaluation
11 Projects in Execution
12 Projects in Evaluation
4 Pending Acquisition
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10. Pipeline of Projects
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Enterprise 3
Screen 4
1
4 GW
Planning Execution
Biomass
Solar
Pipeline Portfolio
Wind
600 200 Released to
Opportunity 180 Acquisition
500 2 160 1 Anticipate
Assessment 4
Other
140
400
1 WTE 120
Other 4
23 1 in
300 100 3
opportunities Wind Solar FY 2013
3 80 4
Intake processed in 200
FY12 Solar
60 Biomass Total
Process 3
100 6
40
3 105 MW
Biomass 20
0 0
3-4
500 MW 183 MW
per month
Data Source: EITF Project Inventory as of 9/7/2012
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11. Enhancing Mission Effectiveness
Operational Energy
• The Army spent approximately $3.7 Billion on fuel in FY11, more
than a $1 billion increase over FY10. This does not include the cost
to deliver and protect the delivery of fuel.
• 70-80% of resupply weight in theater consists of fuel and water.
• 18% of US casualties in OIF and OEF are related to ground resupply.
• Reducing fuel and water demand will reduce the number of
convoys, casualties, and Soldiers required to protect them.
• In late 2011, the Army funded 36 mini-grids to provide power to our
Forward Operating Bases, which, in aggregate, will reduce
consumption of liquid fuel by some 50 million gallons annually.
• The Army is fielding Advanced Medium Mobile Power Sources
(AAMPS) (generators) in Afghanistan. They will use 21% less fuel
than our currently fielded generators – and are designed to be
networked and employed with micro- and mini-grids.
• The next Network Integration Evaluation will test a variety of
equipment and technology to improve our operational energy
posture:
Operational Energy cuts across all
― JP8-powered 1kW generator,
three of the other Lines of Effort: ― JP8-powered 1kW fuel cell,
Soldier, Basing, and Vehicle Power. ― Modular universal battery charger,
― Soldier Worn Integrated Power Equipment System (SWIPES)
Its purpose is to enhance our ability
to perform our mission … often • The Army is developing a comprehensive approach to inculcating
energy-informed behaviors, including a culture study and formal
referred to as “mission efforts to integrate energy into training, education, and exercises.
effectiveness.” • Changing behavior – and the culture which reinforces that
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behavior – is what leaders do …

12. Science &Technology Investment Strategy
Energy and Power - Reduce Fossil Fuel and Battery Demand
• Reduce platform energy consumption
• More efficient power sources
• Smart energy management
• Proactive thermal management
• Provide energy options (e.g., alternative fuels, solar)
Logistics - Reduced Fully Burdened Cost of Logistics
• Reduce fuel and water battlefield delivery
• Develop efficient turbine, hybrid engines and propulsion systems
• Comprehensive condition-based maintenance
• Pursue lightweight materials technologies (e.g., composites, lightweight track)
• Improve precision delivery of Soldiers/equipment (e.g., air drop)
Collaborate With the Department of Energy on Research
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13. Working With the Army
• Renewable Energy on Army Lands
– Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects (>10MW): www.armyetif.com
– Siting Clearinghouse: http://www.acq.osd.mil/dodsc/
• Science and Technology
– Army Acquisition Business Website: https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/
– Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center:
http://www.cerdec.army.mil/business/index.asp
– Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center:
http://nsrdec.natick.army.mil/business/index.htm
– Rapid Equipping Force - https://www.ref.army.mil/portal/default.html
• Facilities Energy Innovation:
– Net Zero: https://eko.usace.army.mil/public/fa/netzero/
– SERDP/ESTCP: http://www.serdp.org/
– Engineering Research and Development Center-Construction Engineering Research Laboratory:
www.cecer.army.mil/
• Vehicle Innovation
– Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center: http://tardec.army.mil/
– Aviation & Missile Research, Development & Engineering Center:
http://www.redstone.army.mil/amrdec/Business/index.html
• Small Businesses
– Army Small Business Innovation Research Program: https://www.armysbir.army.mil/sbir/Default.aspx
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14. Our Secret Weapon
The world will not evolve
past its current state of
crisis by using the same
thinking that created the
situation.
- ALBERT EINSTEIN
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