R 101315Z OCT 23
MARADMIN 513/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC L WASHINGTON DC//
SUBJ/2023 ENERGY ACTION MONTH//
REF/A/DOC/DODI 4170.11/31 AUG 2018//
POC/SCOTT HOULDSWORTH/CIV/MCICOM GF-PW/EMAIL: SCOTT.HOULDSWORTH@USMC.MIL/TEL: 571-256-2818//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  Supporting the Fleet Marine Force now and in the future requires our installations, infrastructure, and services to be adaptive and resilient, prepared to respond to and recover quickly from multiple concurrent hazards and threats. Marine Corps installations are fundamental to achieving combat readiness, providing essential training, and supporting the launch, sustainment, and reconstitution of Marine Operating Forces.
2.  Our installations are no longer a sanctuary. In the face of strategic challenges such as aging utilities infrastructure and increasing system interdependencies, and growing threats from natural disasters and cyber attacks, the Marine Corps is committed to finding innovative solutions to posture our installations to be the most ready when the nation is least ready. While electricity, fuel, and water continue to power Marine Corps bases and stations, any interruption to these resources puts Marine Corps installations and training areas at risk. Energy management activities on Marine Corps installations, therefore, become an issue of combat readiness.
3.  The Marine Corps has moved beyond the assumption that "energy will always be there," adopting a more proactive approach to our energy security posture by improving the reliability of our energy infrastructure, investing in resilience on-site energy generation, and optimizing efficient consumption. This Energy Action Month, the  Marine Corps is observing the theme “Securing our Energy Future” to highlight energy's critical role in operations and mission continuity and to encourage smart energy use and management. Advanced bases require resourcing and modernization to generate combat power, provide sustainment of forces and recover quickly from adversary attack across all domains. From constructing microgrids and reducing energy and water consumption with innovative contracts, to implementing electric vehicle infrastructure and pursuing carbon pollution-free electricity, our installations are ensuring we have access to resources when and where needed to support the future force and if necessary to fight from our installations.
4.  We are better and more effective together. We need every Marine’s help to secure our energy future. Everyday actions taken by Marines to conserve energy not only reduce our operating costs and energy investments required to sustain critical loads, but also expand the reach of limited resources on base and on deployment when they are needed most. I call on all Marines to examine how they can better conserve energy and water resources, take the initiative to review emergency response plans, prepare for the potential of a prolonged power loss and share innovative ideas to meet critical mission needs through any scenario. Throughout the month of October, I encourage commanders to actively support these grass-roots initiatives and forward storyboards of your successes to the message point of contact, Scott Houldsworth, so we can showcase the resourcefulness and innovation of our Marines across the Department of Defense.
5.  Release authorized by LtGen Edward D. Banta, Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.//