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Events
- August 22, 2016:
Groundbreaking Event at Schofield Barraks, Hawaii - June 17, 2016:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Fort Detrick, Maryland - June 3, 2016:
Groundbreaking Event at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama - June 2, 2016:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Rucker, Alabama - June 1, 2016:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Fort Benning, Georgia - April 14, 2016:
Groundbreaking Event at Anniston Army Depot, Alabama - January 28, 2016:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Hood, Texas - January 8, 2016:
New OEI Executive Director Announced - July 29, 2015:
Tooele WIND Project Pre-Qualification Industry Event - May 15, 2015:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Stewart, Georgia - May 14, 2015:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Gordon, Georgia - April 17, 2015:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Benning, Georgia - April 1, 2015:
Groundbreaking Event at Fort Detrick, Maryland - February 11, 2015:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Fort Huachuca, Arizona
OEI News
When EITF opened it doors, a commitment was made to communicate frequently with stakeholders to exchange information on renewable energy initiatives, technologies and potential project opportunities. On 1 October 2014, the Secretary of the Army established the Office of Energy Initiatives. OEI News formally known as EITF News is one more way to keep this commitment. The intent of OEI news is to keep you informed about OEI large-scale renewable energy projects and current hot topics.
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- August 2016 | This edition of OEI News also includes a discussion of the procurement strategy that the Army and Air Force are exploring as part of their collaborative renewable energy portfolio efforts afforded by the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the two agencies. In addition, the News provides information on the Army's largest renewable energy project to date, a 30 megawatt solar renewable energy project at Fort Benning, Georgia.
- April 2016 | This edition of OEI News also includes information on the collaborative efforts between the Army and the Air Force to develop large-scale renewable energy projects on Army and Air Force installations. This collaboration provides an excellent opportunity for partnerships in support of the Department of Defense’s renewable energy efforts.
- November/December 2015 | This issue includes a reflection on the origins of the OEI and provides an update on the latest milestones in support of the Army’s large-scale renewable energy program. The issue also reviews Department of Defense activities in support of October Energy Action Month and collaborative efforts with the Department of Energy.
- September/October 2015 | The Office of Energy Initiatives one year anniversary -- progress in
developing and implementing large-scale renewable energy projects across the Army to enhance mission effectiveness for our Soldiers and Army installations; upcoming events, including AUSA; October Energy Awareness Month information. - July/August 2015 | OEI Salutes Army Senior Leaders Upon Their Pending Departures; Managing Cyber Security Risks; Fort Hood Notice of Intent to Award; Tooele Solar Project RFP; Tooele Wind Project RFQ; Fort Irwin RFP Amendment; Energy Management Congress; Twilight Tattoo; DOE Energy Exchange
- May/June 2015 | OEI Renewable Energy Projects Continue to Move Forward; Fort Detrick Groundbreaking Event; Georgia 3x30 Groundbreakings; Los Alamitos, California; Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review; American Council on Renewable Energy
- March/April 2015 | Energy Resiliency & Earth Day; Fort Huachuca Ribbon Cutting Event; Fort Detrick Contract Award and Groundbreaking Event; Fort Benning Solar Project: MATOC Awards
- Janurary/February 2015 | Army Issues NOIA for Redstone Arsenal Solar Project; Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Event at Fort Huachuca; RFP Updates for Redstone CHP and Fort Hood; Year in Review; OEI Outreach Activities
News & Events
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August 2016 | This edition of OEI News also includes a discussion of the procurement strategy that the Army and Air Force are exploring as part of their collaborative renewable energy portfolio efforts afforded by the recent signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between the two agencies. In addition, the News provides information on the Army's largest renewable energy project to date, a 30 megawatt solar renewable energy project at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Presentations
August 9-11, 2016: Assistant Secretary Hammack Closing Plenary for the Department of Energy, Energy Exchange
August 9-11, 2016: Army Office of Energy Initiatives Project Contracting Methods - Department of Energy, Energy Exchange
August 9-11, 2016: Army Office of Energy Initiatives Project Development - Department of Energy, Energy Exchange
August 9-11, 2016: Army Office of Energy Initiatives Fort Hood, TX Hybrid Project Case Study - Department of Energy, Energy Exchange
August 4, 2016: New America Panel, From Blue Skies to Black Starts
July 12, 2016: 19th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO - Defense Panel
October 13, 2015: Assistant Secretary Hammack to the Association of United States Army 2015 Annual Meeting
April 22, 2015: Executive Director Simpson to the American Council on Renewable Energy
April 22, 2015: Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Energy and Sustainability) Kidd to the American Council on Renewable Energy:
April 10, 2015: Executive Director Simpson to the Environmental Law and Policy Annual Review
OEI Press Announcements
Press inquiries? Contact U.S. Army Chief of Public Affairs, Media Relations Division, at 703-697-5344.
April 29, 2016: Army Announces Redstone Arsenal Large-Scale Renewable Energy Solar Project
April 29, 2016: Army moves forward with 2nd large-scale renewable energy solar project in Alabama
March 17, 2016: Army Announces Anniston Army Depot Large-Scale Renewable Energy Solar Project
January 28, 2016: Ground breaks at Fort Hood for largest renewable energy project in Army
January 8, 2016: Michael F. McGhee to Lead Office of Energy Initiatives' Renewable Energy Efforts
May 19, 2015: Fort Stewart Leads DoD in Green Initiative
April 17, 2015: Fort Benning Receives Solar Panel Project
April 6, 2015: Fort Detrick Breaks Ground on Renewable Energy Project
February 12, 2015: Fort Huachuca, Arizona Solar Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Brings Community Together