11/15/2010 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Renewable energy companies, innovators and entrepreneurs will get the chance to learn about potential energy project opportunities at the Air Force's Renewable Energy Industry Day Dec. 8 at the Wyndham Hotel in Irving, Texas.
Air Force officials, including Terry A. Yonkers, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, and Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers, the Air Force civil engineer, will be on hand to provide details about opportunities for renewable energy development. Particular focus will be paid to projects that may be developed through third-party investments on installations using Power Purchase Agreements or Enhanced Use Leases. The projects must generate electricity that is competitive or cheaper than current grid rates.
"This is a unique opportunity for companies who specialize in renewable energy to gain a clear view of the Air Force program for development of renewable energy use," said Ken Gray, the chief of the Energy Rates and Renewables Branch at the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency. "We are excited about the opportunity to learn more from industry and hear their suggestions on how to improve our efforts."
With more than 40 renewable energy projects in operation, and dozens more planned, the Air Force continues to lead the federal government in reducing energy consumption and increasing supply. Environmental Protection Agency officials recently recognized the Air Force for the seventh year in a row as the number one purchaser of green power in the federal government.
The event will be limited to the first 200 registrants. For more information, or to sign up for this event, go to www.event-plans.com/AF.
