Power Begins at Home

Assured energy for U.S. military bases

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Projects: Clean Energy Initiative

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Power Begins at Home

Representatives from each branch of the U.S. military discussed the steps they and the entire Department of Defense have taken to address the challenges and opportunities that energy presents to national security.

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A presentation followed on new research that shows how microgrids and clean energy technologies can improve energy efficiency and security at military installations.

Panelists

Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy, and environment.

Dennis V. McGinn, assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations, and environment.

Miranda A.A. Ballentine, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment, and energy.

Jeffrey Marqusee, chief scientist, Noblis Inc.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, January 12, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: The Pew Charitable Trusts,
901 E St NW
Washington, DC 20004
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