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LEED Terminals and Airport Practices to Reduce their Impact on the Environment

Airports Going Green ConferenceAirports Going Green ConferenceAmerican Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)

City of Chicago Department of Aviation

Chicago, IllinoisAugust 6, 2009

Stewart Dalzell, Deputy Director, Environmental Planning and PermittingMassachusetts Port Authority

Boston, MA


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Prese ntation Topics

Introduction/Background

Airports and the Environment Why Should We Care?

What Airports can and

cant control or influence

Lessons Learned from Logans

1st

LEED Terminal

Other Massport

Initiatives


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Massport

Background

Massport

is a quasi public authority of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

We operate without any state funding/tax revenues

Massport

Aviation Facilities:

Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)

Own & Operate

Hanscom

Field

(Bedford, MA)

Own & Operate

Worcester Regional Airport

Operat e

Other Massport

Facilities/Properties

The Port of Boston

Mystic Tobin Bridge

Numerous development

properties

(8 million sf

estimated at build out)


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Renewed Focus on Airport Environmental Issues

Environmental issues have been growing in

importance for

the

aviation

industry.

Increased attention with the Obama administration, Congress, local/state governments, policymakers,

media, and the public.

Climate change identified as

critical environmental issue.

Airports are committed to addressing environmental impacts.


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Massports

Commitment to

Environmental Issues is Not New

One of the oldest noise abatement programs in the US

Over 5100 homes and 36 schools sound insulated

Environmental reports published since 1979

Monthly NO2

monitoring since 1982

CNG bus fleet since 1993 over 13,000,000 clean fuel miles

Aggressive HOV Goals

1st

Airport EMS (ISO 14001) in US

1st

LEEDcertified Terminal in the World


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Airports and the Environment Why Should We Care?

Airports are neighbors

There are opportunities to reduce our impacts

Progress in reducing airport

and aviation impacts is key to sustainable aviation industry growth

Demonstrated commitment

to

reducing

impacts

is

essential to growing and upgrading our facilities

Efficiencies benefit environment and can produce cost

savings for airports, tenant and airlines


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There are many things that Airports

cant directly

control

but

you

can

have a positive influence

Outside an Airports direct control .

Aircraft operations

Airside GSE

Landside vehicle emissions

Tenant operations. But you can make a difference

Airfield operational efficiencies

GSE charging/clean fuel infrastructure

Clean vehicle incentives

LEED Buildings + sustainable operations

Training and collaboration Transit connections/HOV policies


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What strategies can Airports use to reduce their impacts?

Adopt a concise Environmental Management policy:

.. Massport is committed to operate all of its facilities in an environmentally sound and responsible manner .

Massport will strive to minimize the impact of its operations on the environment through the continuous improvement of its environmental performance and theimplementation of pollution prevention measures, both tothe extent feasible and practicable in a manner that isconsistent with Massports overall mission and goals..


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What strategies has Massport used to reduce our impacts?

Implement Emission Reduction Measures

Clean fuel

vehicles

Energy conservation/management

Emissions offsets

Logan Air Quality Initiative (AQI)

Embrace renewable energy sources

HOV/Logan Express


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What Strategies Can Airports use to

Reduce Their Impacts?Embrace Sustainability Principles

Environmental Management Systems

Promote Recycling

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Programs

Alternative Fuel Vehicles

CleanAir Cabs/Parking Initiatives

Warm Mix asphalt

LEED Goals


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Massports Sustainable Design Goals

Asset Management Increase value and revenue generating potential of projects

Environmental Benefits/Permitting Strategy Reduced impacts and permitting time/costs

Citizenship Positive community impact

Design Excellence

Innovative, aesthetic and responsible design


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Why Focus on Buildings?

Over 65% of total US electricity consumption

Nearly 1/3 of total US primary energy consumption

30% of total US greenhouse gas emissions

140+M tons of C&D waste in the US (24lbs/person/day)

12% of US potable water

40% of raw materials used globally (3B tons/yr)


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LEED Then and Now

Technology and implementation has evolved significantly since Delta and Massports initial planning,

design and

construction

of

Terminal

A,

embracing

the

early LEED principals led to a better building

This experience has become Massports benchmark for

all future planning

On and off airport 3rd

party development

Signature FBO

Future Logan ConRAC


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Terminal A LEED Elements

Sustainable sites

Curb design promotes HOV access, including bus

and subway; bicycle racks installed near bus and subway stops.

Energy conservation

roofing and paving materials that reflect solar

radiation, master lighting control systems and photosensors; windows that maximize natural lighting; low E glass that reduces heat load

Water conservation

lowflow toilets,

waterless urinals, and drip irrigation.

Materials and resources conservation

>10% from recycled sources.

Atmosphere protection

no CFCbased,

HCFCbased, or halon refrigerants.

Enhanced indoor environmental air quality

low and VOCfree adhesives, sealants, paints, and carpets;

smoking is prohibited inside the terminal building.


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Construction Period Mitigation

Traffic Mitigation

Noise Mitigation

Air Quality Protection

Overall Project Construction

Mitigation

Rodent Control


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Terminal A Sustainable Operations

Elements

400 MHz Power/Preconditioned Air at all contact gates

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Promotion

Logan TMA Participation

Recycling Program

Ground Service Equipment

(GSE) Conversion

Assist tenants to meet sustainable goals


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Barriers to Implementing LEED

Required Information vs. Available Data

Real/perceived soft costs and construction costs

impacts

Relationship of who bears costs vs. who reaps $$$ benefits

Capital markets not yet fully recognizing value created

Traditional design team structure / scope of services

integration

Traditional public bidding for construction

No explicit

regulatory

benefits

or

requirements


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Lessons Learned Terminal A LEED Planning

Integrated Design Process

Set goals early and select experience design/construction team

Concept design/permitting

Commissioning

Material Submittal/Documentation Process

LEED Lead Times

Utilize energy efficiency funding, if available


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Lessons Learned Terminal A LEED Planning (cont.)

Early Commitment

to

LEED

Construction Managers Role is Critical

Commissioning

Material Submittal/Documentation Process

LEED Lead Time


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Lessons Learned Terminal A LEED Planning (cont.)

Certification Process

Start Documentation Early

Application Review Up to 3 Months

Be Prepared with Additional Documentation

Cost

$7,500

Real Cost is in the Documentation

Optimize Energy Performance


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Water Conservation/ Stormwater Management Measures

Minimize impervious surfaces

Landscaping

Native/drought

tolerant species

Stormwater Management and Treatment

Drip rather than spray

Reduce Use of Potable Water

Newer projects are storing runoff for use as greywater and

for irrigation


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MPA Energy Conservation Measures

Behavior Changes

Turn off equipment/lights/computers when not in use

CFC Reduction

zero use of CFC and HCFC based refrigerants

Optimize Energy Performance

Establish minimum energy efficiency goals

High efficiency HVAC

Energy saving light fixtures/

Smart lighting (motion sensors or timers)

Active/passive solar energy

Encourage use of Renewable Energy

(Photovoltaics, Wind, etc)

Measurement and Verification

(energy reduction)

Landscape/Exterior Design

to Reduce Heat Islands

Use lowemissivity glass windows to reduce heat

Insulate walls/ceilings to reduce enhance thermal efficiency

Solar Powered Roadway Signs/LED

pavement and traffic lighting

Well insulated buildings

(above code standards)

Promote TMA/HOV Goals, bicycle and pedestrian access


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Other MPA Sustainability Strategies

Energy Master Planning

Develop Energy Policies and Programs

Manage Energy Initiatives

Energy Audit Terminal C

Demonstration Projects

Coordination with outside vendors

Promote Renewable Energy Sources

Test new products (solar, wind)

Water conservation/reuse technologies


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Energy Master Plan Goals and Objectives:

Protect the

Environment

and

the

Bottom

Line

Guarantee reliable energy supply

Manage energy price volatility

Compliance with MA EO 484 Lead by Example

Maximize efficiency to reduce use, costs, and environmental impact.

Develop new strategies to take advantage of changing energy markets.

Embrace flexibility position your airport to benefit from new technologies


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Comprehensive Energy Management

An Integrated Approach1.Supply Management

purchasing, risk management, and power generation2.Asset Management

managing

energy demand through energy efficiency and demand management3.Renewable Energy Commitment

develop new sources, purchase

renewable energy credits (RECs) and purchase from renewable sources


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MPA Renewable Energy Programs

Building Integrated Wind Energy Demonstration 20 micro wind turbines

Solar Energy Coordination with MA Executive Office of Energy and

Environmental Affairs

Solar arrays

Terminal B Garage

Pursuing larger scale solar at Worcester Regional Airport


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Thank You

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