A key aspect of installation energy resilience is the ability to provide electrical power for
critical mission operations during periods when the outside electrical grid is down and
not able to provide power to a military installation.
From a state perspective, Arizona recognizes the economic development potential
associated with alternative energy technology. The Renewable Energy Tax Incentives
Program was established by the Arizona Legislature in 2009 to promote the renewable
energy industry in the state. The goal of the new program is to encourage business
investment that will produce high quality employment opportunities and enhance
Arizona’s position as a center for production and use of renewable energy products. The
program accomplishes this goal by providing tax incentives to companies in the solar,
wind, geothermal, and other renewable energy industries who are expanding or locating
in Arizona. The program offers two benefits; up to a 10% refundable income tax credit
and up to a 75% reduction on real and personal property taxes.
Three issues relating to Energy Development have been
identified as part of this JLUS.
ED-1 There is potential for solar energy generation facility impacts.
ED-2 There is potential for energy transmission lines impacting training.
ED-3 There is potential for wind turbine impacts.
Key Terms
Alternative energy. The term alternative energy is applied broadly to energy derived
from nontraditional sources including solar, hydroelectric, wind, and geothermal.
Energy resiliency. Energy resiliency is the ability to prepare for and recover from energy
disruptions that impact mission assurance on military installations. Further, energy
resilience encourages the necessary planning and capabilities to ensure available,
reliable, and quality power to continuously accomplish DoD missions.
Reflectivity. Reflectivity refers to light that is reflected off surfaces.
Background Report
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