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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Defense Agencies Seek Electrical Power from Biomass

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 12/14/2012

On December 12, 2012, the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA-E), in close coordination with the Army Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF), released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for electrical power from a biomass...more

Large Opportunities and Potential Risks: Renewable and Alternative Energy Companies Competing for the Army’s $7B Contract

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/7/2012

Renewable and alternative energy (“RAE”) companies will throw their hats into a rich, but potentially risky, ring for an opportunity to contract with the U.S. Army beginning at the end of September 2012. A number of those...more

U.S. Army Releases Final RFP for $7 Billion in Renewable Energy Contracts

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 8/9/2012

The U.S. Army has released its final request for proposals to obtain up to $7 billion in locally generated large-scale renewable and alternative energy through long-term power purchase agreements and “other contractual...more

U.S. Army Issues RFP to Purchase $7 Billion of Renewable Energy from New Projects on U.S. Military Installations

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/9/2012

On August 8, 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through its Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, issued a Multiple-Award Task Order Request for Proposal (RFP) for $7 billion in total contract capacity to procure...more

Department of Defense Releases Funding Announcement for Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/12/2012

The Department of Defense recently released a long-awaited $210 million Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to support the development of commercial-scale drop-in biofuels production through the use of the Defense...more

"Department of Defense Initiatives Focus on Renewable Energy Projects"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/4/2012

The recession, improvements in energy efficiency, low natural gas prices, ratepayer unwillingness to fund higher-cost renewable energy and largely satisfied renewable energy portfolio standards have resulted in slower load...more

Department Of Defense Announces Billions Of Dollars In Opportunities For Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Companies

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/18/2011

In recent weeks, the Army and Navy have solidified and ramped up their commitment to energy innovation and technology. Going forward, the services are likely to be the leading public-sector partners for funding,...more