How do you define the expression "energy security?" To many people, it means having a secure supply of energy to support the American way of life--ample gasoline for the car, heat for the home, and chemicals to make products used in households and hospitals throughout the United States.
For the U.S. military, energy security means having the ability to protect and defend the nation. To that end, the military maintains the integrity of fuel supply lines, seeks to improve energy efficiency, protects the electrical grid that powers military installations, and works toward increasing the use and availability of alternative fuels, including fuels derived from Canadian oil sands.
According to the U.S. Navy's Energy Program, the Department of Defense is the largest government and individual petro... more »
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