Exelon Corporation (EXC), Siemens AG (ADR) (SI): Which Branch of the Military Uses More Green Energy?

Power Purchase Agreements
The military branches are conducting much of their renewables development for installations through PPAs. This means that they are not going to own generation facilities — rather, developers will use private financing to build out renewable generation facilities, secure in the steady stream of future revenue that PPAs provide. With this reliable cash flow, companies like Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) and Siemens AG (ADR) (NYSE:SI) can place safe bets on further development and R&D in the renewables space. This will create a virtuous cycle, where renewables in general continue to become more efficient and less expensive, further improving their competitiveness in our energy landscape.

This trend is significant enough to be a game-changer. The military, with its colossal resources and voracious energy appetite, is in the position to set agendas. In its quest to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and foreign energy sources, the military has the potential to move renewable power from the fringe to the core of our energy landscape.

Which branch of the military is leading the pack? Honestly, they’re all doing so much that I can only call a bigger winner: America. Heck yeah.

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Sara Murphy has no position in any stocks mentioned. Follow her on Twitter @SMurphSmiles. The Motley Fool recommends Exelon and Ford and owns shares of Ford and General Electric. 

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