Alternate Energy Project

The Air Force recognizes the urgency to reduce dependency on foreign oil. Robins Air Force Base is up to the task in helping with that initiative. As a community we should also make conservation, education, and alternate energy a priority as well. Together we can make Middle Georgia, Robins AFB and the United States Air Force examples to the world on being green.

It's no secret that the Air Force consumes the largest amount of fuel in the country,so the Secretary of the Air Force has made it clear that the Air Force will lead the way in alternate fuels.

In Aviation, ground transportation and facilities the Air Force has made significant changes already.

There is a SYNFUEL commitment along with certification of the Air Force's fleet by 2011. The USAF is prepared to buy 50% of contiguous United States need as SYNFUEL blend.

There are 3,000 flex fuel vehicles in the Air Force today and there is a deployable hydrogen fueling station.

When it comes to U.S. Air Force Bases there are projects all over to help in this effort to reduce the dependency on foreign oil.

Dyess, Minot, & Fairchild AFB's are almost 100% renewable energy. North America's largest photovoltaic farm is at Nellis AFB.The Air Force is now the federal government's largest green power purchaser.

Robins Air Force Base has made alternate energy a priority for years. From fuel cell technology to the fuel cell micro grid not to mention their E-85 initiative, Robins' commitment grows and is solid.

Check back often to www.21stcenturypartnership.com to see the latest in alternate energy projects in the Air Force and at Robins AFB.