Conference Alert: USMC Expeditionary Power & Energy Symposium

Posted Fri, 01/08/2010 - 12:12am

Just like you think they would, the Marines are first out the door on energy in 2010, hitting the ground running in a couple of weeks with an energy conference in New Orleans. See specs below.What: "Lightening the Load: Reducing the Footprint in the Expeditionary Environment"Where: Marriott New OrleansWhen: January 25 - 27, 2010How: Click here for more info and to registerWhere to stay now that the Marriott is full:The Hotel Monteleone214 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130Front Desk: (504) 523-3341Reservations: 1 (800) 217-2033More guidance from NDIA: To get the discounted NDIA rate, ask for the "NDIA - Government" or "NDIA - Industry" room block. If you are arriving before Saturday, the 23rd, or checking out after Wednesday, the 27th, please call the hotel front desk number to book your stay.Overview: Power and energy shortages and dependencies are posing a greater threat to national security and changing expeditionary warfare. Tomorrow’s Marine Corps will require greater power and energy efficiency and self-sufficiency to operate over long distances in austere environments. To meet these challenges, today’s Marine Corps is exploring and seeking a wide range of solutions to:

  • Lighten the load on today’s warfighters
  • Reduce its overall footprint in Afghanistan
  • Lessen energy consumption and dependence on fossil fuels
  • Achieve energy efficiency in combat zones and expeditionary environments

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