Smart energy strategies are a growing priority for all government agencies, but none more than the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD is the largest energy consumer in the federal government and is facing increasing operational and environmental challenges across its infrastructure. With energy demand expected to rise through 2050, smart energy strategies are more important now than ever.
In this episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan spoke with Dominic Bonaduce, Senior Manager for Product Strategy at Verizon and Greg Puschnigg, Chief Executive Officer at BOSS Controls about how IoT and 5G technologies are transforming the DoD’s energy management and resilience.
Their discussion also focused on the unique energy challenges faced by military bases as well as how 5G makes it possible for real-time grid edge visibility, control, and optimization. From integrating renewable energy sources to facilitating demand response programs and performing predictive maintenance on individual devices, the conversation focuses on how next-gen connectivity solutions are helping the DoD in increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing mission readiness.
The success of these initiatives depends on a fundamental component that is often overlooked, as Bonaduce highlighted:
“You cannot overlook the power and the importance of the network…There are boundless opportunities and enhancements to your operations when you start taking advantage of your 5G network in support of your energy transformation process.”