The energy efficient US military

The US military is all set to go green, greener than their camouflages that is. The US military will save up around $1.6 billion if they adhere to more energy efficient standards. The military has already taken a few steps towards energy efficiency. Spraying foam insulation on military tents in Iraq and Afghanistan, soaking in the suns energy with solar panels, and HVAC upgrades are a few of the efforts the military is taking to be a greener force. Environmental benefits, in hand with national security are the cause of these measures being undertaken.

Besides this, the military is also setting up and offering green jobs to its veterans with green job training programs. With advancement in electric vehicles and hybrids, maybe the US military could replace some of its gas-guzzling vehicles for cleaner electric powered ones in future too! Just a thought, might take a few years for that though.
[MNN]