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Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist

The Dallas Morning News editorial board wrote about the issue of wind turbines and military bases yesterday, and here was it concluded: Not every problem requires a new law. Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist if lawmakers just back off.  The editorial examined the Department of Defense’s (DoD) robust review process for any wind farm … Continue reading Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist

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Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit

US military spending on alternative-drive vehicles for the non-tactical fleet will increase from more than $435 million in 2013 to $926 million by 2020, Navigant Research forecasts. This includes hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and ethanol-powered vehicles, as well as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. A majority of the growth will be made through … Continue reading Military Alternative Fuel Fleet Spending to Hit

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Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives

Stateside military bases are generating 130 megawatts of solar energy — a modest amount that’s only enough to power 22,000 homes, but still a step the solar power industry says is improving national security. Ambitious plans call for solar power to make up 58 percent of the military’s renewable energy capability by 2017, according to … Continue reading Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives

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