On-Site Distributed Energy Resources

The DoD is committed to increasing on-site, distributed energy generation on military installations for the purpose of ensuring energy resilience and mission assurance. This will be achieved through the pursuit of cost-effective, technology-neutral solutions that meet critical mission requirements across DoD installations.

• Guidance on Development of Energy Projects, November 3, 2016 (PDF, 1.22MB)
  Provides guidance on third-party financed renewable energy projects and directions for project package submission to OASD(EI&E) for certification and/or approval.
• 2922a Project Documentation Checklist (PDF, 340KB)

Process for Requesting Approval for 10 U.S.C. 2922a Renewable Energy Projects

(PDF, 119KB)

Process for Requesting an Energy Certification

(PDF, 161KB)

DoD Renewable Energy Authorities

• Appropriated Funding – MILCON / Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP)
• Power Purchase Agreements – (40 U.S.C. § 501 / FAR Part 41 Contract)
• Enhanced Use Leasing – (10 U.S.C. § 2667)
• Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) – (42 U.S.C. § 8287 / 10 U.S.C. § 2913)
• Utility Energy Services Contract – (10 U.S.C. § 2913)
• Special Agreement Authority – (10 U.S.C. § 2922a)

Approval Levels for Renewable Energy Projects

Vehicle	Approval Level
Appropriated Funding	Military Service or in the case of ECIP, OSD and Congressional
Power Purchase Agreements (FAR Part 41 contracts)	Military Service
Enhanced Use Leasing	OSD (for projects that include land with an annual fair market value of $750K+ requires OSD Energy Certification
Energy Savings Performance Contract	Military Service
Energy Service Agreements (ESPCs combined with ESA/PPA)	OSD, OMB review
Utility Energy Service Contract	Military Service
2922a Special Agreement Authority	OSD