AFPD90-17 governs Air Force energy and water resource management, including the use and resilience of energy and water.
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It addresses energy and water activities across research, infrastructure, aviation, ground vehicles, and equipment operations. It requires projects to improve resilience or mission capability and supports critical missions independently of commercial infrastructure for 7 days or the time needed to relocate the mission, whichever is longer.
Applies to: This policy directive applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.
Be able to provide the energy and water necessary to support critical missions independent of commercial infrastructure for 7 days or the time needed to relocate the mission, whichever is longer. (paragraph 2)
Ensure all energy and water projects improve resilience or enhance mission capability in some capacity. (paragraph 2)
Use accepted voluntary consensus standards for energy and water, unless the standard would result in a potential negative mission impact. (paragraph 2)
Install and use enterprise-wide energy and water data collection and management systems on Air Force installations. (paragraph 2)
Ensure any alternative fuels acquired for operational purposes are cost-competitive with traditional fuels and compatible with existing equipment and infrastructure. (paragraph 2)