ARMY DIR 2014-02 — Net Zero Installations Policy
ARMY DIR 2014-02 governs the Army policy for pursuing Net Zero in energy, water, and solid waste at installations where fiscally responsible.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2014-02
- Title: NET ZERO INSTALLATIONS POLICY
- Date: 01/28/2014
- Proponent: G-9
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2014-02 on armypubs.army.mil
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It addresses sustainable management of energy, water, and solid waste through existing programs, improved management practices, and renewable energy. It requires implementation, cost analysis, progress reporting, and written approval for policy exceptions.
Applies to: This policy applies to all permanent Active Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve installations, sites and facilities operated and/or maintained by Federal funds in the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS), hereafter referred to as "installations."
Topics covered
- Net Zero energy
- Net Zero water
- Solid waste reduction and recovery
- Renewable energy production
- Life-cycle cost analysis
- Installation progress reporting
Questions and answers
What must Commands do with life-cycle cost analyses?
Commands are expected to review and validate all life-cycle cost analyses that installations develop to ensure that the recommended project or initiative is fiscally responsible and cost-effective. (paragraph 5)
How often must installations report progress on energy, water, and solid waste?
Commands will ensure that installations report progress quarterly and annually on energy, water and solid waste in accordance with Army policy via existing reporting systems (for example, Army Energy and Water Reporting System, Solid Waste Annual Reporting and Headquarters Army Environmental System). (paragraph 7)
How are exceptions to the policy requested?
Requests for exception to this policy must be forwarded in writing through the chain of command to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Energy and Sustainability) for approval. (paragraph 8)