ContributorNetwork - Secretary of the Navy Ray Maybus briefed reporters Monday on the Navy's progress toward its stated goal of meeting at least 50 percent of its energy need with renewable fuel sources by 2020. Maybus detailed, in particular, the principles governing the Navy and Marine Corps' use of biofuel. In order to achieve the goal of 50 percent renewable energy by 2020, Maybus told the group that the Navy and Marines will need about 8 million barrels of biofuel.

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