The United States Navy and Marine Corps rely far too much on petroleum, a dependency that degrades the strategic position of our country and the tactical performance of our forces. The global supply of oil is finite, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find and exploit, and over time cost continues to rise.

So in order to improve our energy security, increase our energy independence, and help lead the nation towards a clean energy economy, the Department of the Navy established the following five ambitious energy goals that will move the Navy and Marine Corps away from a reliance on petroleum and will dramatically increase our use of alternative energy.

• Increase Alternative Energy Department-wide
  By 2020, 50% of total Department energy consumption will come from alternative sources
• Increase Alternative Energy Sources Ashore
  By 2020, at least 50% of shore-based energy requirements will be met by alternative sources; 50% of Department installations will be net-zero
• Reduce Non-tactical Petroleum Use
  By 2015, Department will reduce petroleum use in vehicles by 50%
• Sail the "Great Green Fleet"
  Department will demonstrate a Green Strike Group in local operations by 2012 and sail it by 2016
• Energy Efficient Acquisition
  Evaluation of energy factors will be mandatory when awarding contracts for systems and buildings

CNO Strategy

CNO Guidance:Provide a Navy Energy Strategy that treats energy as a strategic resource.