The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling. - The Department of Defense , being the largest government user of energy, has stressed the importance of mitigating the risk caused by fluctuating oil prices and supply shocks by striving towards energy independence.Keeping this in mind, Camp Pendleton officials would like to remind those aboard the base to pursue energy independence and increase energy efficiency by eliminating waste, doing more with less and recycling.