Carbon Neutrality Presentation — original pdf

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Carbon Neutrality at AUS Presented to the Airport Advisory Commission January 11, 2021 • A partnership with Austin Energy to generate 1.8 megawatts of renewable solar energy on the airport campus which provides power to the airport and 160 local homes through the Community Solar Program • A partnership with Signature Flight Support to accept the first-ever delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to AUS earlier this year • Using 100% renewable energy in the Barbara Jordan Terminal through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice Program • Using renewable natural gas to power AUS’s shuttle bus fleet and piloting a renewable natural gas credit sharing program with Clean Energy to aid airport partners in reducing their emissions • Receiving Gold LEED Green Building certifications on several buildings on the airport campus, including the 2019 nine-gate expansion and administration building 1 • Achieving an Austin Energy Green Building 3-star rating on the newest completed airport facility, the Airport Career and Development Center • Purchasing renewable energy and carbon offsets from sustainable sources and promoting The Good Traveler program to AUS passengers • Establishing the AUS Food Rescue Program, which donates unused perishable food from concessions to Keep Austin Fed, and a campus-wide composting and recycling program • Partnering with airlines to support electric-powered airline ground service equipment 2 Thank you! Questions & Discussion 3