AFPD90-17 — Energy And Water Management

AFPD90-17 governs Air Force energy and water resource management, including the use and resilience of energy and water.

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  • Publication number: AFPD90-17
  • Title: ENERGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2024-04-16

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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.

Topics covered

  • Energy and water resilience
  • Energy and water projects
  • Voluntary consensus standards
  • Critical mission support
  • Operational energy data
  • Alternative fuels
  • Installation water sources

Questions and answers

How long must critical missions be supported independently of commercial infrastructure?

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)

What must energy and water projects improve?

Ensure all energy and water projects improve resilience or enhance mission capability in some capacity. (paragraph 2)

When can accepted voluntary consensus standards be set aside?

Use accepted voluntary consensus standards for energy and water, unless the standard would result in a potential negative mission impact. (paragraph 2)

What must Air Force installations use for energy and water data?

Install and use enterprise-wide energy and water data collection and management systems on Air Force installations. (paragraph 2)

What does the Air Force require for alternative fuels used operationally?

Ensure any alternative fuels acquired for operational purposes are cost-competitive with traditional fuels and compatible with existing equipment and infrastructure. (paragraph 2)

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