By U.S. Pacific Command Public Affairs
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii (October 23, 2009) - United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), today, in cooperation with the state of Hawaii, released its strategy for reducing dependence on fossil fuels and assisting in the development of alternative, renewable sources of energy. Signed by Maj. Gen. Stephen Tom, Chief of Staff ,USPACOM, the strategy defines USPACOMs commitment to help the state in efforts to rely on 70 percent clean energy by the year 2030.
The "PACOM Energy Strategy Cooperation with the State of Hawaii" is a first of it's kind, linking a Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Command with the Department of Energy and a state government energy plan.
The goal of USPACOM "going green" is to reduce the taxpayers burden while reducing DoD reliance on fossil fuels, develop renewable energy sources, reduce greenhouse emissions, emphasize sustainability and exercise global environmental leadership.
"We recognize that the success of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative depends largely of the cooperation of U.S. military forces stationed here," said, Tom. "We are neighbors blessed with the opportunity to enjoy all the beauty the islands of Hawaii have to share."
(Released oct. 23, 2009) Download the PACOM Energy Cooperation Strategy
