Energy & Environmental

DoD consumes more energy than any other federal agency— 77 percent of the entire federal government’s energy consumption. Energy management is integral to DOD operations. From running military bases and training facilities to powering ships, DoD relies on energy to maintain readiness and resiliency for mission operations. DoD categorizes energy into two types—installation energy and operational energy. DOD’s installation energy (i.e., energy for fixed installations and non-tactical vehicles) is subject to federal energy management requirements. DoD’s operational energy (e.g., energy required for sustaining military forces and weapons platforms for military operations) is not subject to federal energy management requirements and represents around 70 percent of total DOD energy use. Operational energy consists largely of petroleum products purchased on the open market by the Defense Logistics Agency. The annual National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions related to DoD energy management and authorities every fiscal year. 

The Department of Defense’s strides toward the use of renewable energy and its statements about the impacts of climate change will make big strides toward mitigating any environmental degradation.

NCMBC-Hosted Webinars and In-Person Events

• July 14, 2026 – Infrastructure, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Industry Forum
• October 13, 2026 – Infrastructure, Environmental and Energy Quarterly Forum

State Resources.

• NCMBC
• NC SBTDC
• Small Business Centers

Key Contracts and Prime Vendors

• DLA Energy – COG 4

Key Buying Agencies

• DLA Energy

Industry Contacts:

• Erin Ananian-Gentile, erin@ncmbc.us