PACOM Embraces Partnerships for Energy Solutions

The state of Hawaii, in cooperation with the Defense Energy Support Center and U.S. Pacific Command will host a major conference, the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit & Expo, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3, 2009. PACOM is providing speakers and panel members in support of the conference.

As a major energy consumer in Hawaii, PACOM and the Department of Defense recognize their responsibilities to foster conservation and clean energy production, while promoting energy independence.

PACOM is working with the State of Hawaii to develop strategies and implement innovative solutions to harness clean, efficient, secure, renewable and sustainable energy for the benefit of the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific Region. Currently, DoD assets are responsible for 15% of electric usage in Hawaii.

In January 2009, PACOM formed a council to develop an Energy Partnership Strategy with the state of Hawaii, followed by an Energy Security Strategy for the broader area of responsibility. The PACOM Energy Partnership and Strategy Council (PEPSC) develops and supports the implementation of energy partnership strategies in the Pacific.

PACOM hopes to continue to grow relationships with partners interested in conservation and clean energy production, while promoting energy independence. PACOM is also looking to gain a greater understanding of the energy challenges faced by the Asia-Pacific Region, a strengthening of energy cooperation with the State of Hawaii, and an informed set of regional and industry partners who better understand the energy challenges faced by the Department of Defense.