In 2011, the Department of the Army created the net zero initiative to advance the sustainability of the Army by managing natural resources with the goal of establishing net zero installations. The net zero concept is founded upon the idea of consuming natural resources responsibly based upon knowledge of long-term resource availability, creating a sustainable environment to support the installation’s long-term mission. The Army is pursuing net zero programs in energy, water, and waste. To kick off the net zero initiative, the Army selected installations to demonstrate the concept of net zero energy, water, and waste. This document is an overview of assessments performed at the eight net zero water installations. Each assessment included a water balance and a roadmap intended to provide pilot installations with a strategic approach to achieve net zero goals.
Revised: March 24, 2020 |
Published: October 20, 2013