ARMY DIR 2020-03 — Installation Energy And Water Resilience Policy
ARMY DIR 2020-03 governs energy and water resilience requirements for Army installations to reduce mission risks from utility disruptions.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2020-03
- Title: INSTALLATION ENERGY AND WATER RESILIENCE POLICY
- Date: 03/31/2020
- Proponent: ASA (IE&E)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2020-03 on armypubs.army.mil
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The publication addresses critical and noncritical missions, resilient supplies and infrastructure, utility outages, efficiency, conservation, and off-site access. It requires planning for extended outages, including a minimum of 14 days when no duration is stipulated, and establishes cost-effective risk reduction measures.
Applies to: This directive applies to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve. It also applies to tenants on active Army installations.
Topics covered
- Energy and water resilience
- Critical mission sustainment
- Utility outage planning
- Energy and water infrastructure
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Off-site utility access
Questions and answers
How long must the Army plan to sustain energy and water when no mission duration is specified?
When the duration of the critical mission(s) has not been stipulated, the Army will plan to sustain energy and water for a minimum of 14 days. (paragraph 5)
What must Army installations prioritize to reduce mission risk?
To reduce mission risk, the Army will prioritize providing resilient energy and water supplies, facilities, and infrastructure that support critical missions. (paragraph 5)
What does resilience planning include for critical missions?
Resilience considerations include secure on-site supplies of energy and water to support the sustainment of critical missions, as well as assured access to off-site energy and water resources and associated transmission; robust infrastructure to distribute energy and water; and effective system operation through planning, personnel, and equipment to support critical mission requirements. (paragraph 5)
What actions does the Army take for noncritical mission energy and water infrastructure?
For energy and water supplies, facilities, and infrastructure supporting noncritical missions, the Army will take coordinated, prudent, and life-cycle cost-effective actions to reduce risks from a disruption. (paragraph 5)
When will the Army pursue energy and water efficiency and conservation?
When life-cycle cost-effective, the Army will pursue energy and water efficiency and conservation to support installation resilience by reducing demand and operating costs. (paragraph 5)