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The Environmental Division is responsible for implementing environmental policies and regulations across the City of Dallas' Department of Aviation, which comprise Dallas Love Field Airport, Dallas Executive Airport, and Dallas Vertiport.
The department has set forth its Sustainability Master Plan, a bold and strategic framework that integrates sustainability into all airport operations and development.
The plan presents a clear vision for "a sustainable airport system that is the heart of our Dallas community," focusing on six key interrelated focus areas:
- Air Quality and Climate
- Materials
- Ecosystems
- Energy
- Water
- Future Development
With visionary goals, including achieving net-zero carbon emissions and zero waste by 2040 and operating on 100% renewable electricity, the plan promotes responsible development and long-term operational resilience.
“With these measures, some of which are already underway, the department is leading the way in aviation sustainability,” Department of Aviation Director Patrick Carreno said. “Sustainability is among my top priorities because with Dallas Love Field being the busiest medium-hub airport in the U.S., we must limit our carbon footprint and secure a greener future.”
JetWind Adds to DAL Terminal Amenities
DALLAS— Dallas Love Field (DAL) has officially purchased and procured the first market-ready energy-capturing pods (ECPs) from Dallas-based JetWind Power Corporation to continue leading aviation sustainability and recycling aircraft-manufactured wind. After a two-year testing phase, JetWind successfully captured aircraft-generated wind and converted it into sustainable energy.
“We couldn’t be prouder to host JetWind during their prototype phase and help certify the benefits of this technology,” said Patrick Carreno, Director of Aviation. “It’s even more exciting to be their first customer after being a guinea pig! Harnessing energy from our many flight operations to contribute power to our local grid is extremely cool and gratifying, to put it simply.”
JetWind tested three prototypes at DAL from 2021 to 2024 before manufacturing its first batch of market-ready pods in August 2024. Based on the agreement between the two entities, approved by the Dallas City Council in June 2024, DAL will receive thirteen ECPs over three years, but that’s not all. Additionally, six uniquely designed and JetWind-branded charging stations varying in size, powered by the ECPs, will be installed and used in the terminal for customer use. The hope is for at least one station to give users a direct view of the ECPs in action on the airfield. Since the first two full-size stations were placed in the airport’s food and retail court, approximately 10,000 uses have been logged.
The USA-built, patented technology is like no other in the world. It potentially provides a predictable, sustainable local energy solution to all facets of travel, including heliports, train systems, and roadways in civilian use areas or military operations. Since JetWind’s testing results at DAL were publicized in 2023, the technology has garnered international attention from countries including Australia, Ecuador, Switzerland, France, the NEOM project, and more. JetWind is discussing projects with several potential customers and plans to expand its footprint abroad by 2025.
DAL will host a media showcase in January 2025, highlighting the technology previewed here. Further event details will follow to City of Dallas Media Subscribers in the coming weeks.