
The U.S. Army has decided to participate in the shift to green energy. The Fort Drum Army Base is looking to become more energy efficient through the use of wind turbines, according to the Watertown Daily Times.
The base, which is located in New York, has been considering several alternative energy ideas, according to The Mountaineer Online, a news source for the army base. Public works director James Corriveau stated that a wind energy program shows potential and reports that there are two types of windmills are under consideration, according to the media outlet.
However, Corriveau told the news source that the Army does have concerns about wind energy, namely the possible interference with radar equipment. If the turbines do affect the radar systems, the project will have to be shut down, according to The Mountaineer website. Another potential issue is the presence endangered bats in the area that could be affected by the turbines, according the Watertown Daily Times.
The army is taking precautions against both of these possible problems. Corriveau told The Mountaineer Online that they will be carefully testing the effect of the project on radar systems. The website also reports that the army will check for dangers to the wildlife and remove the windmills if necessary.

