Lawmaker Seeks Overhaul Of DOD Energy Security Measures

By Suzanne Yohannan / May 25, 2010 at 5:00 AM
Defense Environment Alert -- A House lawmaker is pushing comprehensive legislation that aims to address the Defense Department's energy security on a number of fronts -- on the operations side, in acquisition, and at facilities -- and includes funding to accompany some of the proposed new requirements. While additional funding and the focus on the military as a vehicle for change on the energy front is welcome, the bill makes too large a leap from the status quo and does...

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