Energy Scorecard

As the House considers the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017, Rep. Buck offered an amendment promoting the responsible and effective use of taxpayer dollars in defense energy acquisition. The American Energy Alliance urges all Members to vote YES on the the Buck alternative energy amendment.

Rep. Buck’s amendment focuses on the the use of alternative fuels in the military and requires DoD to consider the total cost of using alternative energy over conventional fuels.This means not only the face value of the alternative fuel, but also any subsidies or tax credits and additional operational and maintenance costs. Rep. Buck’s amendment is simple common sense: the military should justify its acquisitions on cost effectiveness, not on any sort of policy agenda. If DoD wants to purchase and use alternative fuels, then they should be for tactical, strategic, economic, and logistical reasons.

This amendment ensures our military remains properly equipped to carry out its mission, while also promoting responsible and practical use of taxpayer funds. We applaud Rep. Buck for offering their amendments and urge all Members vote YES.