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From page 112... ... 112 Renewable energy projects at airports have received a wide amount of exposure in the public. When projects are announced, a press release is often sent out to various traditional and internet media sources to broadly advertise the project and its benefits. Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... Case Summaries 113 Aerial view of ground-mounted solar project at Barnstable Municipal Airport; John Faltings, G&S Solar. 1 Barnstable (HYA) Read the entire page →
From page 114... ... 114 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source Figure 5-1) Read the entire page →
From page 115... ... Case Summaries 115 Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program provided incentives for the development of large-scale solar PV projects in the state. Read the entire page →
From page 116... ... 116 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source Customer demand for renewable energy on Cape Cod enabled the CVEC to execute a long-term contract for power which financed the solar project. 5.2 Boston (BOS) Read the entire page →
From page 117... ... Case Summaries 117 all tax credits and environmental attributes, including without limitation, RECs. Massport has the right to purchase the facility after the initial 6 years of operation, and each 5 years thereafter and at the end of the term for the greater of the stated termination price and fair market value. Read the entire page →
From page 118... ... 118 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source logical site for the array at Logan. Massport's goal was to obtain a predictable flow of renewable energy at a cost lower than the expected market price for electricity. Read the entire page →
From page 119... ... Case Summaries 119 Massport installed 20 roof mounted wind turbines at Logan International Airport's Office Center in July 2008. Boston Logan is the first commercial airport to generate clean energy using environmentally friendly wind turbines. Read the entire page →
From page 120... ... 120 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 5.4 Brainerd Lakes (BRD) -- Solar Thermal Fast Facts • Commissioned in 2012 • Thermal air heating system • Funded by state and federal grants Project Scope Solar thermal panels located on outside hangar wall at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport; Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) Read the entire page →
From page 121... ... Case Summaries 121 expectations for the shortened heating season during which the project was online. During the winter of 2012–2013, the system saved 527.8 gallons of propane, equal to an avoided cost of propane of $1,389. Read the entire page →
From page 122... ... 122 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 5.5 Burlington (BTV) -- Wind Fast Facts • Commissioned in 2010 • First utility-scale wind turbine at an airport in the United States • Owned and operated by FBO Project Scope Utility-scale wind turbine at Heritage Aviation, Burlington International Airport; Christopher Hill, Heritage Aviation. Read the entire page →
From page 123... ... Case Summaries 123 Lessons Learned This project is an example of a tenant owned renewable energy facility. The airport worked with a tenant to construct and implement green energy programs. Read the entire page →
From page 124... ... 124 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source future aeronautical, industrial or commercial development, but potentially suitable for a utilityscale solar farm. In consultation with the FAA, GRAA obtained concurrent use approval for non-aviation use of the parcel. Read the entire page →
From page 125... ... Case Summaries 125 FAA had for this project was to ensure that glint and glare issues will not affect sensitive receptors such as the ATCT and pilots on approach, and the project will not impact navigational aids, cause communication interference or have other aeronautical impacts. Additionally, as a proposed on-airport solar facility requires federal action through the FAA, early consultation with the FAA on required NEPA approvals and process was needed. Read the entire page →
From page 126... ... 126 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source that provides an incremental funding stream in addition to the market price of electricity. For each project, the third party owner in cooperation with the airport responded to an Xcel RFP to purchase RECs from the project. Read the entire page →
From page 127... ... Case Summaries 127 that allows the panels to turn towards the sun during day with the benefit of increasing electrical production. Due to the local clay soil conditions, the system required deep drilled piers that added to the system costs. Read the entire page →
From page 128... ... 128 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source As part of East Midlands Airport's (EMA) commitment to carbon-reduction measures, the airport installed two utility-scale large wind turbines in March 2011. Read the entire page →
From page 129... ... Case Summaries 129 5.9 Grant County (JDA) -- Biomass Fast Facts • Commissioned in September 2010 • Part of LEED certified terminal • Heats half of the terminal's needs Project Scope Feedstock storage bin for biomass facility at Grant County Regional Airport; Patrick Bentz, Grant County Regional Airport. Read the entire page →
From page 130... ... 130 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source the terminal building. The USDA provided funding for the building as well, but also issued a grant for the biomass project under its Rural Development Grant Program. Read the entire page →
From page 131... ... Case Summaries 131 in two phases with the first phase using a fixed panel system commissioned in October 2013, and the second phase with single axis tracking system commissioned in December 2014. Decision-Making Process The IP&L solicited bids to purchase renewable energy from projects generated in its service territory. Read the entire page →
From page 132... ... 132 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 5.11 Juneau (JNU) -- Geothermal Heat Pump Fast Facts • Commissioned in May 2011 • Supplies heating/cooling to terminal and heats walkway at terminal entrance • Cost savings estimated at $125,000 annually Project Scope Installation of ground loop components of geothermal system at Juneau International Airport; City of Juneau. Read the entire page →
From page 133... ... Case Summaries 133 were completed, resulting in an annual costs savings of $114,985. It was also calculated that the avoided labor and equipment cost necessary to keep the front of the terminal free of snow was estimated to be $11,000 for a total savings of $125,985. Read the entire page →
From page 134... ... 134 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 4 MW on 31 acres of land recently acquired by the airport with funding from the Florida Department of Transportation. Decision-Making Process The City of Lakeland determined that it would seek to have a solar facility built on town property to make an investment in renewable energy. Read the entire page →
From page 135... ... Case Summaries 135 compensation received by the airport was $218,000. LEC credits the lease value against the airport's electricity bill which has covered approximately 65% of the airport's electricity costs annually. Read the entire page →
From page 136... ... 136 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source A GSHP provides chilled or heated water to air handling units, cabinet heaters, and perimeter radiation during the heating season. During the cooling season, chilled water is supplied to the air handling units only. Read the entire page →
From page 137... ... Case Summaries 137 5.14 Outagamie County Airport (ATW) Fast Facts • LEED platinum building • Heating and cooling supplied by geothermal • Electricity supplied by solar PV Project Scope In August 2013, Outagamie County Airport (ATW) Read the entire page →
From page 138... ... 138 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source Financials The solar PV system produced 32,138 kWh of electricity in 2014 which met 52% of the building's electricity demand. The avoided electricity cost from not making purchases from the electrical savings was $30,874. Read the entire page →
From page 139... ... Case Summaries 139 large a system should be built and the optimal system capacity (based on percentage of building load served) Read the entire page →
From page 140... ... 140 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source Lessons Learned The premium costs associated with the ground source geothermal system were relatively high and the payback period long so financial support is likely necessary if projects are to be constructed. The geothermal system has a lifespan of 40 years so the financial benefits are realized in the longterm, which PWM understood and believed the long-term investment benefits to be important. Read the entire page →
From page 141... ... Case Summaries 141 Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) in association with Halcyon Solar developed a unique solar PV project on airport property that directly supplies on average 98% of its electricity needs. Read the entire page →
From page 142... ... 142 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source 5.17 San Diego (SAN) -- Solar PV Fast Facts • Third party owned • Located at an FBO • Part of LEED certified terminal Project Scope Engineering plans for solar proposed on new Landmark Aviation hangars at San Diego International Airport; Michael Johnson, Spear Point Energy. Read the entire page →
From page 143... ... Case Summaries 143 Financials The project does qualify for net metering in California where the utility meter is able to spin and record energy flow in both directions. Therefore, Landmark Aviation can offset some or all of its electricity usage (depending on production and electric demand) Read the entire page →
From page 144... ... 144 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source phases: (1) rooftop facility of 650 kW on the new wing on Terminal 2; (2) Read the entire page →
From page 145... ... Case Summaries 145 5.19 Toronto-Pearson International Airport (YYZ) -- Solar Thermal Fast Facts • Provides pre-heated building ventilation • Part of a LEED certified training facility • Solar Thermal Project of the Year Award Project Scope Solar Thermal at Toronto Pearson International Airport's Fire and Emergency Training Institute; Greater Toronto Airport Authority. Read the entire page →
From page 146... ... 146 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source perforated black collectors on the wall of the building, heats the air, and distributes the warm air through the building. During the warmer months when heating is not required, dampers open to direct the warm air away from the building thereby providing cooling efficiency during the warmer months. Read the entire page →
From page 147... ... Case Summaries 147 5.20 Tucson (TUS) -- Solar PV Fast Facts • Funding support from FAA's Section 512 Program • Provides ancillary benefit of shaded parking • First phase of a multi-phase project Project Scope Aerial view of ground-mounted solar project over main parking lot at Tucson International Airport; Fred Brinker, Tucson Airport Authority. Read the entire page →
From page 148... ... 148 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source provided $284,000 and the TAA provided the remaining $640,000. Combining the FAA grant with funds from the Arizona DOT, the airport's share was reduced significantly improving its ROI. Read the entire page →
From page 149... ... Case Summaries 149 5.21 University Park (UNV) -- Geothermal Heat Pump Fast Facts • Commissioned in October 2011 • Utilized state program that guaranteed a 15 year payback • Example of successful terminal retrofit Project Scope Entrance to University Park Airport which has a geothermal system at the airport terminal; Skip Webster, The Marlin Group. Read the entire page →
From page 150... ... 150 Renewable Energy as an Airport Revenue Source from $0.0412/kWh in 2010 to $0.0620/kWh in 2013. Maintenance costs in 2010 were $67,000; in 2013 maintenance costs were $20,000. Read the entire page →

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... 112 Renewable energy projects at airports have received a wide amount of exposure in the public. When projects are announced, a press release is often sent out to various traditional and internet media sources to broadly advertise the project and its benefits.