Naval Energy Forum

Update: With over 700 registered participants, registration for this event is unfortunately closed.

Hilton McLean, Tysons Corner, McLean, VA

Sponsored by Office of Naval Research (ONR).

Energy Is a Matter of National Security

Energy is an essential component in the protection of vital interests in an interconnected and uncertain world. Often first responders, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps rely on readily available, reliable sources of energy to perform a variety of missions, and the vulnerability of energy supplies could jeopardize naval forces' ability to support forces afloat and ashore.

The Department of the Navy's emerging energy strategy aims decrease U.S. naval forces’ dependence on foreign fuel sources. As an early adopter of technology solutions, alternative energy sources, and efficient practices, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps act as agents of positive change to catalyze similar change in their host communities across America.

Science and technology investments will provide many solutions, but naval leadership recognizes the importance of policy change to help make the necessary cultural shifts in how its people think about energy use and the decisions they make in all settings, including acquisition, tactical and shore use.

Join us at the 2009 Naval Energy Forum as we:

* Introduce and advance awareness around the Department of the Navy’s energy strategy and initiatives
* Present energy program challenges and discuss possible technology solutions
* Learn and share feedback on energy use, efficiency and environmental stewardship