Item No. 6a-1-Supp
Date of Meeting: August 4, 2009


Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
A VISION FOR 2014 AND BEYOND
Environmental Strategy Plan 2009

Outline of Presentation
Development of the Plan
Organization of the Plan
Next Steps



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Process
Development of the Plan
Broad cross section of staff developed goals and objectives
Considerations:
Executive direction
Century Agenda
Environmental benefit
Cost benefit analysis


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Process
Development of the Plan
Plan is organized into three         Moving People and Goods Efficiently
themes identifying:
Air Quality and Climate Change
Energy Use and Conservation
Key environmental indicators        Buildings and Infrastructure
Goals
Managing Natural Resources Wisely
Objectives
Performance metrics               Materials Use and Recycling
Water Resources and Wildlife
Actions and strategies
Promoting Sustainable Communities
Noise
Education and Integration
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Energy Use and Conservation
Goals     Objectives     Metrics
Structure of Plan
Goal: Electricity Use
Sea-Tac will meet all future load growth through conservation measures
and renewable energy.
Goal: Natural Gas Use
Sea-Tac will continue to reduce natural gas consumption per square foot of
terminal space through cost -effective conservation and efficiency measures.
Goal: Technology Deployment
Sea-Tac will serve as a leader in identifying and implementing leading-edge
technologies and process improvements that reduce energy demand and
improve efficiency.

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Energy Use and Conservation
Goals     Objectives     Metrics
Structure of Plan
Goal: Natural Gas Use
Sea-Tac will continue to reduce natural gas consumption per square foot of
terminal space through cost-effective conservation and efficiency measures.
Objectives:
Identify conservation projects through a comprehensive resource efficiency
study
Identify heat recovery opportunities
Identify internal and external opportunities to fund conservation efforts
Seek opportunities to displace natural gas use with other more environmentally
friendly fuels or technologies
Maximize boiler efficiency through preventative maintenance

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Energy Use and Conservation
Goals     Objectives     Metrics

Electricity Use (kWh)                                   2000                   2005                   2008
Total kWh of electricity used                                 133,508,734              145,087,553              148,715,000
kWh per passenger                                     4.70                    4.95                    4.62

Conservation
Total kWh/yr. of energy saved                                                                                46,282,904

Renewable Energy
"Green Power" (purchased/
used as a % of total energy use)                              0%                       0%                       25%

Natural Gas Use (Therms)
Total therms used                                        2,375,219               2,476,400               2,813,851
Therms per passenger                                   0.083                   0.085                   0.087
Therms per sq. ft. of terminal                                 1.03                       0.81                       0.92

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Air Quality and Climate Change
Goals     Objectives     Metrics
Goal 1a: Air Quality
Sea-Tac will improve the overall efficiency of its vehicle fleet 30 percent above 2006
levels by 2015.
Goal 1b: Air Quality
Sea-Tac will continue to work with its business partners to consolidate trips, reduce
vehicle miles travelled, and promote clean vehicles from taxis, shuttles, buses,
construction vehicles, service equipment, and ground support equipment.
Goal 2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sea-Tac will reduce airport owned and controlled greenhouse gas emissions by 15%
below 2005 levels by 2020.
Goal 3: Transportation
Sea-Tac will increase the average occupancy of passenger vehicles accessing the airport
from 2.6 in 2009 to 3.6 in 2015.
Goal 4: Adaptation Planning
Sea-Tac will complete a risk analysis of potential climate change impacts and
implications for the airport, and develop a strategy plan for avoiding/mitigating risks.
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Energy Use and Conservation
Goals     Objectives     Metrics

Goal 5: Electricity Use
Sea-Tac will meet all future load growth through conservation measures and
renewable energy.
Goal 6: Natural Gas Use
Sea-Tac will continue to reduce natural gas consumption per square foot of terminal
space through cost-effective conservation and efficiency measures.
Goal 7: Technology Deployment
Sea-Tac will serve as a leader in identifying and implementing leading-edge
technologies and process improvements that reduce energy demand and improve
efficiency.


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Building and Infrastructure
Goals     Objectives     Metrics

Goal 8: Sustainable Buildings
Sea-Tac will integrate LEED or other "green" building performance measures into
all projects.
Goal 9: Asset Management
Sea-Tac will continue to improve its asset management practices in a manner that
minimizes the total cost of owning and operating facilities and maximizes
environmentally-sustainable development.




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Materials Use and Recycling
Goals     Objectives     Metrics

Goal 10: Recycling
Sea-Tac will increase the solid waste recycling rate from the current 21% in 2008 to
50% by 2014.
Goal 11: Construction Debris
Sea-Tac will implement best management practices that reduce construction,
demolition and land clearing debris generated by the airport and its contractors.
Goal 12: Hazardous Materials and Waste
Sea-Tac will continue to reduce its use of hazardous materials and the generation of
hazardous wastes.
Goal 13: Environmentally Preferable Products
Sea-Tac will increase the use of green products throughout the organization by
implementing a robust environmental purchasing program.

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Water Resources and Wildlife
Goals     Objectives     Metrics

Goal 14: Water Quality
Sea-Tac will achieve and maintain Best Management Practices for water quality
treatment and flow control over 100% of airport industrial areas.
Goal 15: Wildlife Habitat
Sea-Tac will identify and implement actions to: (a) improve wildlife habitat and
protections for native species not in conflict with aviation safety, and (b) develop
biologically sound approaches for managing hazardous wildlife in the context of
reducing the need for direct control actions such as scare devices (e.g., pyrotechnics).
Goal 16: Water Conservation
Sea-Tac will reduce the potable water consumption rate 5% below 2008 levels by
2015.


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Noise
Goals     Objectives     Metrics
Goal 17: Noise Mitigation
Sea-Tac will complete Part 150 update including FAA review and approval by the end
of 2011.
Education and Integration
Goals     Objectives     Metrics
Goal 18: Education and Community Outreach
Sea-Tac will institute an environmental education campaign to promote
environmental stewardship and raise awareness of airport environmental and
sustainability initiatives
Goal 19: Integration
Sea-Tac will integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into core
business operations
Goal 20: Working with Business Partners
Sea-Tac will work with its business partners to extend environmental and
sustainability initiatives beyond its own operations.
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Tac's Environmental Footprint 2008               Environmental Performance Indicators
Gasoline    127,094 gallons
Diesel       20,218 gallons
Compressed 168,675 gge
Natural Gas
Electricity   148,715,000 kWh
Natural Gas  2,813,851 therms
Greenhouse Gases         46,079 tons
Potable Water             229,232,828 gallons
Solid Waste 6,350 tons
Hazardous Waste          1,842 lbs
Noise       4,118 acres in 65 dB day-       night
average sound level              area
Sea-
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What is Next
Communicate the vision and goals
Set priorities and allocate planning resources
No costs associated with plan at this time
Each project/strategy must undergo individual cost benefit
and obtain necessary Port Commission approvals
Create accountability structures
Annual reporting


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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank the following people for their assistance with
the development of this plan.
Tony Baca          Frank Irlanda       Russ Simonson
Harold Brende      Elizabeth Leavitt    Marlys St. Laurent
Eric Drenckpohl     Michael Lufkin      Mary Todd
Bob Duffner        Stuart Mathews     Bob York
Trevor Emtman     Steve Osmek       Deanna Zachrisson
Michael Feldman    Bob Riley
Frank Gonzalez     Steve Rybolt
Paul Grace          Dave Tomber


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Questions
Elizabeth Leavitt
Director, Aviation Planning and Environmental
Leavitt.E@portseattle.org
(206) 787- 7203
Mike Lufkin
Senior Environmental Strategy Manager, Aviation
Lufkin.M@portseattle.org
(206) 787- 5605


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