Military Energy Security Act of 2022

Military Energy Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to set a goal to eliminate the use of Russian energy on each main operating base in the area of responsibility of the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) not later than five years after the implementation of an installation energy plan for each base.

Under the bill, DOD must submit to Congress (1) a list of main operating bases within the area of responsibility of USEUCOM ranked according to mission criticality and vulnerability to energy disruption, (2) an installation energy plan for each base on the list, and (3) an assessment of the feasibility of reaching the goal for the elimination of the use of Russian energy on each base.

DOD must begin implementing plans not later than 30 days after submitting the plans to Congress.

Additionally, DOD must establish a policy to ensure that any new military base in the area of responsibility of USEUCOM is established to include the consideration of energy security, energy resilience, and mitigation of risk due to energy disruption.

DOD must annually brief Congress on the installation energy plans.

Bill 117 hr 8240, also known as the Military Energy Security Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing the energy security of the military. The bill focuses on reducing the military's dependence on foreign sources of energy and increasing the use of renewable energy sources.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force to assess the military's current energy usage and develop a plan to transition to more sustainable energy sources. This task force will be responsible for identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and increasing the use of renewable energy technologies on military bases and installations.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing research and development funding for renewable energy technologies that can be used by the military. This includes investments in solar, wind, and geothermal energy, as well as energy storage technologies that can help the military reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. Overall, the Military Energy Security Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the national security of the United States by reducing the military's vulnerability to disruptions in the energy supply chain. By increasing the use of renewable energy sources and improving energy efficiency, the bill seeks to make the military more resilient and better prepared to respond to future energy challenges.