The US military is diversifying its energy mix by including renewables and pumped storage to ensure efficiency at its facilities and bases . Among recent projects are a wind - powered microgrid on a National Guard site in Cape Cod , set to be commissioned next year , and a facility at Marine Corps Air Station Facility . The developments have followed the passing of the Defense Defense Authorization Act , which has enabled greater cooperation between the US military and state and local governments on projects that can demonstrate a financial benefit or enhance a military capability .
The US military is diversifying its energy mix by including renewables and battery storage to ensure resilience at its facilities and bases. Among recent projects are a wind-powered microgrid on a National Guard base in Cape Cod, set to be commissioned next year, and a microgrid at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The developments have followed the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act, which has enabled greater cooperation between the US military and state and local governments on projects that can demonstrate a financial benefit or enhance a military mission.