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From fighter jets to Humvees to generators, nearly everything in the military runs on oil. The military needs it to fuel its missions and keep America safe. But that oil dependence poses a life-threatening risk to troops who procure and transport the commodity.

The military supports net energy metering and the RPS because they reduce energy costs and strengthen energy security for base installations.

Like many Coloradans, the military recognizes that our single-source dependence on oil poses a threat to our national and economic security. But investing in homegrown, renewable energy to power military operations around the world and bases here at home can lessen that threat.

Ohio has a rich history of innovation and manufacturing – a history that is interwoven with traditional resources like coal and natural gas.

The Issue The U.S. military is waging war against its toughest long-term foe: Oil dependence, which threatens American prosperity, security and lives. Operation Free is proud to be an Executive Producer of The Burden: Fossil Fuel, the Military, and National Security, directed by Roger Sorkin. The film tells a riveting story of oil dependence as… Read more »