Barnstable Airport energy efficiency paying off

The renovated Barnstable Airport’s effort to create buildings for energy efficiency and healthful indoor environments is paying off.

Airport Manager Roland “Bud” Breault reported that the airport’s electricity bill for the new terminal and tower remained about the same for the first month of operation despite having to light, heat and air condition an additional 12,000 square feet of floor space. Further, he noted, the airport has significantly increased the amount of security lighting in its parking lots. 

As a result of the efforts, Barnstable Municipal Airport has been awarded $60,570 in incentive funds from Cape Light Compact for making its new Hyannis passenger terminal and air traffic control tower highly energy efficient.

 “Early in the planning process, the airport instructed its design team to create high performance buildings that stand out for their energy efficiency and healthful indoor environments, and we have achieved our goals,” airport commission Chairman Daniel P. Santos said,

Airport greenhouse gas emissions will be cut through the use of white roofs to reduce solar heat, high-performance window glazing, energy efficient heating and air conditioning systems and interior fluorescent lighting. The airport also uses dark-sky exterior lighting and has promoted the use of public transportation and bicycling.

The airport also plans to seek an Energy Star rating and silver LEEDS certification for its buildings, Breault said.

Cape Light Compact subscribes to the Advanced Buildings Core Performance Program, developed and managed by the New Buildings Institute, a national nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

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Barnstable Airport energy efficiency paying off