Army announces $7 billion-action to support renewable energy

On August 7 announced the army there are exhibited, has a $7 billion request for proposal $7 billion worth of renewable and alternative energy through power purchase agreements to procure. The $7 billion-capacity would be used for the purchase of energy over 30 years or less from renewable energy plants, which are built and operated by contractors with private-sector funding. Contracts are awarded for large and small companies in four different renewable energy technologies: solar, geothermal, wind, and biomass.

Project folders may be located States, U.S. territories or other property under the control of the Government to a federal property within the United. The call will be available for 60 days, with replies due on October 5. These contracts are part of the U.S. Department of Defense goal to get 25% of total energy from renewable sources by the year 2025. See press release of the army.

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