Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act

The Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act would require the U.S. military to transition to net-zero energy usage for all non-combat operations by the end of 2031. To achieve this, the Department of Defense would be required to prioritize contracts with companies that use green manufacturing technologies and maintain clean environmental records. Additionally, the bill mandates that military leadership integrate climate change risks into national security strategies and long-term planning for military bases. For the average citizen, this legislation aims to reduce the environmental footprint of the nation’s largest energy consumer while investing in the development of hybrid microgrids and energy storage technologies that could eventually influence broader civilian energy infrastructure.