by Brianna Crandall — September 12, 2014—In light of soaring energy-related facility costs at airports that can decimate bottom lines, business research service Red Mountain Insights has published a new report on the initiatives that many airports are undertaking to save energy. This report examines the greening of airport facilities through federal initiatives, private programs, and alternative fuel vehicle programs in use.
Some airports have been slow to adopt measures that go beyond minimum requirements, according to the report, but there are as many airports leading the way in converting their operations and facilities into “green” airports. The report is a comprehensive guide to understanding regulations and initiatives in the green airport industry.
“Green Airports: How Airports are Realizing Energy Savings 2014” includes detailed case studies of 47+ green initiatives in place at dozens of airports, with full contact information including address, phone, and e-mail. It also features contact information and profiles of major developers and contractors that specialize in planning and installing green energy initiatives at airport.
The report explains that the Air Transport Association of America acknowledged the need to address emission of greenhouse gas from airline operations. It joined with the International Air Transport Association in adopting ambitious targets to mitigate GHG emissions from the airline industry including:
- Continue industry fuel (and, hence, CO2) efficiency improvements, resulting in an average annual CO2 efficiency improvement of 1.5 percent per year on a revenue ton mile basis through 2020;
- Cap industry-wide CO2 emissions from 2020 (carbon-neutral growth) subject to critical aviation infrastructure and technology advances achieved by the industry and government; and
- Contribute to an industry-wide goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2050, relative to 2005 levels.
