Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Photovoltaic Project

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Abstract:

The objective of this Joint Applied Project was to analyze the feasibility for production of renewable energy on DoD installations and focus on renewable energy initiatives undertaken at Nellis AFB, NV. This project examines the necessary criteria and preconditions for consideration of renewable energy production on DoD installations and how the Government establishes contracting devices with local power generating companies. This project analyzes the Nellis AFB initiative as a model because of its commitment in meeting DoD renewable energy goals while saving taxpayer dollars and demonstrating the feasibility of producing energy without fossil fuels. Strengths and weaknesses of the renewable energy requirements generation and contracting processes used by Nellis AFB are captured and analyzed. Additionally, this project provides a recommendation of whether or not the analyzed processes used for the Nellis AFB initiative can be utilized, in part or in whole, at other Air Force bases.

Author(s):
Henley, Curtis D. ; Hunt, Shaun C. ; Phillips, Darius A.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
MBA Professional Report
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA475999
Pagination:
0241

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.1_Define and Prioritize Requirements; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.7.1_Real Property Life Cycle Management; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.1_Training
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, *SOLAR ENERGY, *ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION, *AIR FORCE FACILITIES, ENERGY CONVERSION, ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION, ENERGY MANAGEMENT, NEVADA, SOLAR PANELS, PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS(SEMICONDUCTOR)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electric Power Production and Distribution
Keyword(s):
*NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE(NEVADA), *RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION, RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDITS, PHOTOVOLTAICS, SUNPOWER, NEVADA POWER COMPANY, 99TH CIVIL ENGINEERING SQUADRON, 99TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON, SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS, ACC A7, POWERLIGHT CORPORATION, GREEN INITIATIVES, AIR FORCE ENERGY INITIATIVES, GREEN PROJECTS, ENHANCED USE LEASE
Report Date:
2007 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2008 Feb 06