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SFO details 'moonshot' decarbonization plans and sustainable aviation fuel work

San Francisco Commission on the Environment · September 24, 2019
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Summary

San Francisco International Airport described campus‑level decarbonization goals, including on‑site zero‑energy facilities, electrification of ground operations and work to scale sustainable aviation fuel; SFO also accepted a Commission environmental service award.

San Francisco International Airport officials told the Commission on the Environment on Sept. 24 that the airport is pursuing an ambitious decarbonization strategy that combines on‑site electrification, building upgrades and work with airlines and fuel producers to expand sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Aaron Cook (SFO) said SFO manages about 5,000 acres and serves roughly 58 million passengers annually. "We're striving by 2021 to be the first airport to achieve 0 net energy, carbon neutrality and 0 waste," he said, describing investments in regenerative…

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