The Emerging Battle for Energy Security | Renewable Energy News Article

New Hampshire, U.S.A. -- To some, it may seem like the United States military employs a blank check approach to its military operations at home and abroad. The reality, though, is that the Department of Defense is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it operates, and central to this new thinking is its energy strategy.

Leaders at the highest levels of the Pentagon are looking for new sources that will cut down on the amount of oil they need to source from hostile areas in places like the Middle East. And they’re exploring new energy solutions that will reduce bills at home and give troops a tactical advantage along the front lines. Fuel convoys remain the most deadly part of a military mission, and requiring less fuel at forward operating bases powered by solar, wind and other renewable energy sources is expected to translate into fewer casualties of war.