The US energy and defence departments are to take fresh steps to strengthen national security through the development of advanced clean energy technologies.The move comes as Middle Eastern unrest has caused oil prices to rise to pre-credit crunch levels, in turn leading to many to call for the US to tap into its oil reserves.
The agreement signed between the Department of Energy and Department of Defense said national enhance security will be increased while also the Obama Administration’s plan to transition to clean energy is implemented.
Daniel Poneman, Deputy Secretary of Energy, said, ‘Advances in innovation are helping to solve our military challenges, protect our troops, and enhance our national security. At the same time, these efforts have the potential to yield spin-off technologies with both military and civilian applications that will help create jobs in the US and speed America’s transition to a clean energy economy.’
The departments said alongside renewable energy deployment, energy storage technologies and grid security will also be in focus.
The application of these within the US military will be of particular focus.
‘Our joint efforts in everything from advanced vehicles to energy storage to grid security are protecting our men and women in uniform, promoting America’s economic prosperity, and improving our environment.’
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