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Airport operations and facilities can require significant amounts of energy to run safely. That’s why it’s important to have a reliable and clean energy supply. We’re focused on using energy smarter by improving efficiency in our buildings and systems and exploring renewable energy sources. This helps us reduce our environmental impact, manage costs, and build a more resilient airport for the future.

Sustainability Master Plan Goals

100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY - As part of the city's commitment, the Department of Aviation will continue to source renewable wind energy as RECs for 100% electricity consumption. Additionally, the Department of Aviation will pursue the development of on-site renewable energy to build capacity and supplement the energy system.

50% ENERGY USE PER SQUARE FOOT REDUCTION BY 2040 (FROM 2015 BASELINE) - The Department of Aviation will decrease the energy intensity of its facilities, despite continued growth, by systematically identifying, evaluating, and implementing energy efficiency measures in current facilities, while planning new and renovated facilities to high energy efficiency standards. In doing so, the overall energy consumption and burden on natural resources will be reduced.

Sustainability in Action

As a city, we purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Foard City Wind Farm, one of Texas' largest wind projects, to cover 100% of our electricity, helping to significantly reduce our carbon footprint.

Dallas Love Field is the first airport to install JetWind Power technology, capturing wind from aircraft engines to generate renewable electricity through energy pods now powering public charging stations for devices and electric vehicles.

Energy-efficient equipment upgrades are underway across Dallas Love Field, including LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems and modernized building controls, all aimed at reducing energy use and improving operational performance.

Reducing Emissions

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Airport Carbon Accreditation

Level 1 Mapping - Accredited November 2017

Level 2 Reduction - Accredited November 2018

Level 3 Optimization - Accredited June 2022

Level 4 Transformation - Accredited May 2024

DAL Commitment to Reductions

Stakeholder Engagement Plan - a formal strategy to establish partnerships based on shared goals to increase efficiencies while reducing costs.

Carbon Management Plan

Purchase of Renewable Energy Credit (REC)

Offset use of non-renewable energies through purchase of wind power

Renewable Energy

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - available in Parking Garages A, B and C

Electric Vehicle Fleet - EV Charging Station Expansion Feasibility Study

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JetWind Pilot Study

“We are thrilled to be the only airport in the world testing the benefits of this technology, and we hope this partnership will positively impact the aviation industry exponentially. It’s gratifying to see Dallas Love Field leading the aviation sector’s charge to decarbonize travel through our collaboration with JetWind Power Corporation. I am proud they chose our airport to assist with this innovation.” - Patrick Carreno, Director of Aviation