Reenergizing America’s Defense

Energy, the environment, the economy and security are inextricably linked.

That is why the Department of Defense and the military services are stepping forward not only to understand these challenges, but also to demonstrate leadership in responding to them. 

As the largest government user of energy, the department has a keen appreciation of the ways energy innovation can enhance operational effectiveness, bolster national competitiveness and increase energy security, all while saving lives and money and reducing the U.S. carbon boot print.

The Pew Project on National Security, Energy and Climate initiated this report to catalog current DoD efforts to develop and deploy clean energy technologies and to reduce carbon emissions.

Our examination finds that the U.S. military is clearly working to address the twin threats of energy dependence and climate change.