1. Airport ground transportation association
California airports incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles
Airport ground transportation association
September 27, 2011
Brett K. Caldwell, AICP
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
California Airports Clean Air Vehicle Working Group

2. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
What are CA Airports Doing?
California Airports Clean Air Vehicle Working Group
What is SAN Doing?
Questions
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

3. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
WHAT ARE CALIFORNIA AIRPORTS DOING?
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

4. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
California Airports Clean Air Vehicle Working Group
Started in 2009
Monthly Meetings
Discuss and Exchange Ideas
Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure
Landside
Airside
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

5. California airports clean air vehicle working group
John Wayne International Airport
Long Beach International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Oakland International Airport
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

6. California airports clean air vehicle working group
San Jose International Airport
Sacramento International Airport
San Diego International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

7. California airports clean air vehicle working group – partnership and expo
Northern California Green Airport Fleets Partnership and Expo at SFO
Southern California Green Airport Fleets Partnership and Expo - June 2011 at ONT
Current and Pending Regulatory Mandates
Available Technologies
Operational Experiences
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

8. California airports clean air vehicle working group – partnership and expo
Funding
Vehicles on Display
Landside
Taxis
Buses
Limousines
CNG, Electric, Bio-Fuel, Propane, Others
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

9. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Electric Vehicle Chargers
Alternative Fuels Program
North Field CNG Station – 24 hour
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

10. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
CNG Vehicles Dominate Courtesy Shuttle and Shared-Ride Van Fleets
Taxis are 80% hybrid or CNG
Hybrid Rental Cars Are 15% of Transactions on account of SFO credits
SFO Website Links Only to Green Limo Firms
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

11. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Upgrading Public Electric Vehicle Chargers
Alternative Fueled Vehicle Requirement For Fleets
LAWA Fleet Policy For Alternative Fuel Procurement
New Bradley International Terminal designed to support all electric ground service equipment (GSE)
LAX is planning to replace older EV chargers in the Central Terminal Area parking structures and provide several dozen new chargers to serve the public
For fleets such as rental car buses and hotel shuttles, vehicles that weigh greater than 8,500 lbs must meet alternative fuel requirements by 2015
LAWA’s fleet purchase policy is to procure alternative fuel vehicles. Currently the fleet is more than 62% alternative fueled
The new one million square foot Bradley West Terminal will have infrastructure to support electric GSE at the international gates.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

12. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Reduced Trip Fees
On-site Airport owned CNG station
Have provided grant support for vehicle acquisition in past
25% of trips requirement for taxi companies to acquire On-Demand Company Access Permits
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

13. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
Long Beach International Airport (LBG)
Electric GSE Chargers
Fast Charging
25 New Electric Vehicles – Airlines
New Parking Will Reduce Emissions
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

14. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
John Wayne International Airport (SNA)
Electric Charging Stations - Vehicles and GSE
Requirements for Fleet Vehicles
Taxi Provider is 100% CNG
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

15. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
CNG Facility for Tenants and Public – 24 Hour
ILEAV Participant – CNG Vehicles
Centrally Located CNG Station
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

16. California airports incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles
WHAT IS SAN DOING?

17. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Green House Gas Memorandum of Understanding (GHG-MOU)
Implementing Incentive Program
Coordination With Local Agencies
Grant Strategy
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

18. California airports incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
CA Attorney General GHG-MOU
Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)
Electric Chargers - Green Build / EV Project
Funding
CA Clean Air Vehicle Working Group
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

19. Commitments to Clean Air and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
Sustainability Policy (Feb 2008)
MOU with CA Attorney General (May 2008)
ACI-NA Environmental Goals (Feb 2009)

20. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Agreement between Airport Authority & California Attorney General’s Office
Objective is to reduce energy use & Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
Identified 14 Specific Measures
Begin implementation January 1, (March, 2010)
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

21. Summary of MOU Specific Measures
Provide landside power and pre-conditioned air at gates
Reduce aircraft ground-based movement GHG emissions 20% by 2015
Replace aircraft pushback tractors with electric or alternative fuel vehicles
Replace shuttles with electric or alternative fuel vehicles
Use of green materials and sustainable design (LEED Silver or higher)
Use of green construction methods and equipment
Work with tenants to reduce GHG emissions
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

22. Two Options in GHG MOU
Section 2 (b) provides for 2 implementation options:
Mandatory Conversion
-GHG MOU default mechanism
Incentive-Based Program
-Airport Authority-developed plan
83% (24 of 29) Airport-operated shuttles have been converted to compressed natural gas (CNG)

23. Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)
AQMP Elements
 Baseline Emission Inventory
 Air Emission Reduction Opportunities
 Ground-Based Aircraft Movement
 Addressing AG-MOU Report
 Vehicle Conversion Program
Mission Statement
The purpose of the AQMP for San Diego International Airport is to aid the Airport Authority, airport tenants and other stakeholders in effectively managing and reducing their air emissions and overall carbon footprint.
A Living Document
environmental/air_quality.aspx

24. SAN Emissions Inventory
Baseline conditions of 2010
Criteria pollutants & Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
Includes all airport-related sources both on- and off-site
Follows TRB-ACRP Airport GHG Guidebook
Based on up-to-date data
The 4th bullet actually should read “ Follows FAA and TRB guidance,” since we followed the recommendations in the TRB -ACRP report , Guidebook on Preparing Airport Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (ACRP Report 11), released in April 2009.

25. Vehicle Conversion Program*
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV 
Applies to all ground transportation providers, except rental car buses (under concession agreement) 
Fleet Consolidation Incentive for Courtesy Vans 
Standardized 7-year vehicle age limit
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV 
Applies to all ground transportation providers, except rental car buses (under concession agreement) 
Fleet Consolidation Incentive for Courtesy Vans 
Standardized 7-year vehicle age limit 
2017 Compliance Goal: 100% Vehicle Conversions
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV 
Applies to all ground transportation providers, except rental car buses (under concession agreement) 
Fleet Consolidation Incentive for Courtesy Vans 
Standardized 7-year vehicle age limit 
2017 Compliance Goal: 100% Vehicle Conversions 
Annual program effectiveness and economic / technological feasibility assessments
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV 
Applies to all ground transportation providers, except rental car buses (under concession agreement) 
Fleet Consolidation Incentive for Courtesy Vans
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV 
Applies to all ground transportation providers, except rental car buses (under concession agreement)
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code 
Fee-Based Incentives:
Reduced user fees for electric or AFV/CAV
Increased user fees for non-AFV/CAV
Vehicle Program Provisions 
Acceptable vehicles include:
Electric or Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) using CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
Clean Air Vehicles (CAVs) per CA Vehicle Code
*Aligned with Airport Ground Transportation Management Plan

26. Annual Ground-Based GHG Emissions
Metric Tons CO2e

27. Green Build Electric Chargers

28. Green Build Electric Chargers
and sturdy construction - ideal for home and for outdoor public applications.
Green Build Electric Chargers
Section 2 (b) provides for 2 implementation options:
Charge Point - CT 1500
Coulomb Technologies
Drivers access with Charge Pass Card

32. Funding Opportunities
Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE)
FAA grant funding for GSE charging infrastructure
Carl Moyer Grant Program
CARB grant funds for conversion to electric or clean fuel GSE
Hybrid Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP)
CA state HVIP vouchers (up to $40K) for eligible new hybrid trucks
CA Energy Commission AFV Funding Program
Buy-down incentives for natural gas and propane vehicles

33. Airport Vehicle Rebate Program (AVRP)
June 2011
CCSE Administers the Program (Heather Shepard)
Reformulated Gasoline Settlement Fund
$750,000 (Rebate Amounts $1,000 - $7,500)
Limit of 5 Vehicles
Leased /Purchased/Used Vehicles Allowed
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

34. Airport Vehicle Rebate Program (AVRP)
Eligible Vehicle Fuel Technologies
High Fuel Economy Gasoline
Electric & Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Hybrid
Propane
It is important to note that a plan to address our GHG emissions must be in place by the first of the year.
SDCRAA Air Quality Management Program
December 2009

35. California airports incentives for the use of alternative fuel vehicles
QUESTIONS ?