What's New on DENIX

Army and the Environmental Protection Agency enhance working relationship
The U.S. Army and the Environmental Protection Agency are collaborating on the Army's "Net Zero" initiative to conserve energy and water while recycling waste at military installations.
2011 Federal Energy and Water Management Award Winners
The Federal Energy and Water Management Awards recognize individuals, groups, and agencies for their outstanding contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities.
World War II vet still serving
A World War II veteran's memories may help the U.S. Army save millions of dollars while protecting people and the environment. (By Maj. Carol McClelland, 20th Support Command (CBRNE))
DOD Funding 41 National Public Lands Day Sites in 2011
This year, DOD’s natural and cultural resources programs are again partnering with the National Environmental Education Foundation to support National Public Lands Day (NPLD) projects on military installations across the country. (By Carla Voorhees)
DoD Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan
This annual update lays out our goals and sustainability performance expectations over the next decade.

Videos

Army Power and Energy

This edition features a story on the Army's use and sources of power and energy. Includes interviews with the Hon. Katherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the Army for IE&E and Col. Timothy Hill, Operational Energy Director.
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Shark Tank 2011

Shark Tank 2011 Focuses on Expeditionary Training and Environmental Stewardship.
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- Thunderbirds to perform first demo with alternative fuel
  
  USAF Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, make history as the first US aerial demo team to use biofuel, a Camelina based, 50/50 blend of JP-8 and biomass-derived fuel.
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- Detecting Unexploded Ordnance
  
  The Army Now: The Army's Range Modernization Program often requires construction on lands that have unexploded ordnance, or UXO, that's hard to detect and dangerous to remove.
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External Links

DoD Energy, Environment, Safety & Occupational Health News

Army's largest renewable energy project part of $61 million energy contracts

(Jan. 25th, 2012) -- The Army has awarded three Energy Savings Performance Contracts with a total value of $61 million, including one that will result in the largest renewable energy project executed to date by the Army.

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Obama Praises DOD’s Energy Leadership, Stewardship

Washington (Jan. 26, 2012) -- President Barack Obama traveled to Buckley Air Force Base near Denver today to praise the military for “doing its part” – not just in the nation’s defense, but also as leaders in energy conservation.

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Navy's Commitment to Renewable Energy Takes the Nation's Center Stage

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Department of the Navy's energy security goals, including its efforts to produce or consume one gigawatt of new, renewable energy on its naval installations was one of two U.S. Navy highlights during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address Jan. 24.

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Smaller carbon footprint means fewer risks, official says

(Jan. 20, 2012) -- WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A hard push by the Defense Department and the military services to reduce dependence on fossil fuels will shrink risks on the battlefield along with the Pentagon's carbon footprint, a DOD official said yesterday.

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Pentagon Official Praises Arsenal Capabilities

(January 4,2012) -- Redstone Arsenal's "red carpet" was rolled out in December for a top Army official whose awareness of Arsenal programs and capabilities could well lead to a higher profile when it comes to funding of installation services, and energy security and management.

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