The Department of Defense (DoD) is reinforcing its commitment to clean energy by joining Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) SolarTogether program. Subscribing for approximately 75 megawatts of emissions-free solar energy aligns with the DoD’s Carbon Free Electricity (CFE) goal to establish a clean and domestically based electricity supply chain by 2030.

Advancing Clean Energy Infrastructure and Cost Savings

The DoD anticipates substantial benefits, estimating savings of around $2 million over the next decade through its subscription to FPL SolarTogether. Military installations, including Eglin AFB, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Hurlburt Field, Tyndall AFB, Naval Support Activity Panama City, and Naval Air Station Whiting Field, will be enrolled in this initiative.

Michael McGhee, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for energy resilience and optimization, emphasized the positive impact of clean power market innovation. The fixed subscription cost and projected bill savings make this partnership an essential step in transitioning to cleaner and sustainable energy sources.

FPL SolarTogether: Community Solar for All

FPL SolarTogether, the nation’s largest community solar program, offers FPL customers the chance to contribute to large-scale solar energy benefits without installing panels on their roofs. Through fixed monthly subscription charges and escalating bill credits based on solar energy generation, participants, including the DoD, play a role in advancing environmental and financial sustainability.

J.T. Young, vice president and general manager of FPL Northwest Florida, expressed enthusiasm for supporting the DoD’s energy goals. The collaboration allows the DoD to contribute to diverse energy sources, fostering growth in Northwest Florida and across the state.

The DoD remains committed to pursuing strategic partnerships to achieve its Carbon Free Electricity (CFE) goal, contributing to a resilient, clean, and domestically grounded electricity supply chain by 2030.

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