Dayton International Airport Renewable Energy Studies
HEAPY was engaged to review and update previous renewable energy studies completed for Dayton International Airport (DIA), as emergent renewable energy technologies are rapidly changing and current pricing and project feasibility may differ from studies completed as recently as three years ago. The updated analyses of potentially applicable renewable energy technologies will be incorporated into Dayton International Airport’s Sustainability Master Planning Process which is underway as part of an FAA Grant received by the airport.
HEAPY was also engaged to assist DIA in developing a series of best practices related to Sustainable Design and Construction as part of the Sustainability Master Planning Process and FAA Grant program.
Creation of Sustainable Design and Construction Standards allows for implementation of minimum design and construction performance criteria, ensures consistent expectations of project teams and allows the airport to more effectively meet goals as defined by the Sustainability Master Plan.
Three major renewable energy technology categories were investigated as part of this study: solar, wind, and geothermal. Each technology offers its own application opportunities, advantages and disadvantages, and variable Return on Investment (ROI).
As a part of the Sustainability Plan, HEAPY acquired an understanding of most applicable renewable energy technologies and leading sustainability design guidelines in Airport applications and reviewed Dayton International Airport’s sustainability goals.
