The High Cost Of Renewable Energy Regulations For The U.S. Military

Solar power was tested in May in Morocco. A Marine company brought some renewable energy equipment to Afghanistan. Major Paul Greenberg/U.S.M.C.

Rachel Zissimos, Daily Signal: Costly Renewable Energy Regulations Prevent Our Military From Doing Its Job

The Obama administration is aggressively defending costly renewable energy initiatives for the Department of Defense.

These requirements mandate that the Department of Defense produce or procure “not less than 25 percent” of its facility energy from renewable energy sources by fiscal year 2025.

By forcing its political agenda onto the military, the Obama administration prioritizes inefficient renewable energy initiatives at the expense of U.S. military strength and taxpayers.

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WNU Editor: I can see some value in these energy projects .... solar stations in remote FOBs as an example .... but I have to wonder if it is the role of the military to accommodate government energy mandates. For the moment .... it is.