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Military Energy and
our National Energy Policy
Joseph Kopser
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We can do better
Threats to Energy
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Problem Statement
BLUF: We can’t continue business as usual with regard to how energy is employed
on the battlefield.
• “Energy-state relationships intersect geopolitical concerns as state-run companies will control an increasing share of the world’s hydrocarbon resources…” (NMS 2011)
• Energy costs have risen over 300% since 2000 $10 increase per Bbl = $1.2B cost to DoD
EIA 2011 oil ref. case projects $118/Bbl (2009 $) by 2025
• bulk liquid (water/fuel ) comprises ~ 70-80% of ground resupply
• ~ 1 casualty per 24 to 50 OEF fuel/water convoys
• Proliferation in powered devices drives average Soldier load to ~ 5 lb of assorted batteries per day of dismounted patrol
• Increases in vehicle weights increase fuel consumption, reduce range
“Without energy, the Army stands still and silent”--GEN Peter Chiarelli, VCSA, Army - Air Force Energy Forum, 20 July 2011
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What is it?:
The energy and associated systems, information and processes
required to train, move, and sustain forces and systems for military
operations.Operational Energy Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), draft version 1.4, 29 July 2011
OPERATIONAL ENERGY
NET ZERO STRATEGY
Power and Energy
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“Grand Challenges”
• Give soldiers and leaders capability to manage energy status, resources, performance
• Significantly reduce energy footprint
• Provide flexibility and resiliency by developing alternatives and adaptable capabilities
SoldierBasing Vehicles
Installation Tactical Non TacticalContingency
Why Should the DOD be a participant?
• The DOD is budgeting $1.6 billion for initiatives that will improve energy use and $9 billion in energy-security investments for the department across the next 5 years
• These initiatives compare with $16.3 billion the department has budgeted for petroleumfor military operations in 2013.
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Energy Security Priorities
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President Barack Obama
Recent comments 25-26 JAN 12
"I will not cede the wind or solar or battery industry to China or
Germany because we refuse to make the same
commitment here."
“The Defense Department isn't embracing clean energy just
because it feels good. Our military isn't leading on this issue
just because it's the right thing to do for our climate. They're
doing it because it's important to our national security."
Energy Security Priorities
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Secretary of Defense Leon Ponetta
31 JAN 12
"It's essential that we continue to develop
innovative energy solutions to advance our
military missions and use our precious resources
wisely. The Department is taking the lead on
this because saving energy on the battlefield
means saving lives and money.”
Energy Security Priorities
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Why Texas?
• Central Texas is home to UT-Austin, UTSA, and Texas A&M– 3 leaders in Energy R&D
• The region sits in the middle of our country’s largest collection of oil, natural gas, wind, and solar energy resources.
• Each year the DOD spends millions on R&D here on campus in some pretty amazing research programs that help our Soldiers on the battlefield and our Veterans when they return.
• Austin is the Capital of Texas and home to the Texas Army and Air National Guard.
• In the last 12 years of war, the Texas Army National Guard has deployed more Soldiers than any other state.
• In a 100 mile radius, Austin is in the middle between:
– Fort Hood– Fort Sam Houston– Camp Mabry– Lackland AFB– Randolph Air Force Base.
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Examples of Texas in the Lead
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