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Air Emissions Reductions

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decarbonization

Strategies

Reductions: Continue to implement programs fostering a reduction in emissions.

Airport Fleet/Equipment Transition: Accelerate transition of Airport vehicles and equipment to low and zero-emission.

Electrification: Expand charging infrastructure to support zero emission mobility.

Air Emissions Reductions In-Action

Landside Transportation

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cell phone waiting parking lot
  • Traffic congestion relief projects such as the cell phone lot.
  • Electric vehicle charging stations for public and employee use.  
  • Replacement of compressed natural gas shuttle buses with electric buses.  
  • Smart parking, pay-on-foot parking kiosks, and ground transportation center
  • Stakeholder anti-idling policy for deliveries and construction vehicles. 
     

Airside Electrification 

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electric vehicle charging units
  • Gate electrification and pre-conditioned air, to reduce aircraft APU.
  • GSE emissions reductions program.
  • Annual audit and inventory of Airline GSE fleets.
     

Fueling Alternatives

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large airplane fuel tanks
  • Hydrant fueling, jet fuel tanks, and pipeline to reduce truck use.
  • Use of renewable diesel fuel for tenant equipment and vehicles.
  • Accelerate low emissions vehicle fleet conversion rates.
  • Sustainable Aviation Fuel at FBOs.
     

Sustainable Cogeneration Central Utility Plant (CUP)

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aerial view of central utility plant
  • Replacement of boilers with CUP steam for heating.
  • Capitol Improvement Project to upgrade the CUP facility by 2032.
     

Impacts at a Glance

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