ACRP 02-56: Developing a Business Case for Renewable Energy at Airports
Sustainable Development enables more efficient operations, conserves natural resources, meets community expectations, improves the customer experience, and saves money – both in the present and in the future. Sustainability management can help organizations be more resilient as well.
HMMH has developed a strong reputation for providing expert consulting services in the following areas:
Sustainability – Development of sustainability plans and strategies, greenhouse gas accounting and management plans, renewable energy project assessments, incorporation of sustainable design principles into construction projects, and sustainability rating systems evaluation
Infrastructure Resilience –Resilience analysis, feasibility, and projections to develop risk management strategies that account for climate change impacts, including data analysis and visualization
Renewable Energy – Solar glare analysis, impact analysis, energy source feasibility and siting studies to develop cost-effective solutions, identification of and pursuit of available government grants and financial incentives
Below are representative sustainability and energy projects that demonstrate HMMH’s experience helping airports and transportation agencies advance sustainability, decarbonization, electrification, resilience, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
Houston Airport System Airport Carbon Accreditation Support
Owner: Houston Airport System
Location: Houston, TX
HMMH is supporting the Houston Airport System’s sustainability initiatives through Airport Council International’s (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Airport. HMMH developed greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, carbon footprint reports, and documentation supporting ACA accreditation efforts, including carbon management and stakeholder engagement plans. The team conducted detailed emissions analyses using FAA and EPA modeling tools, coordinated airport-wide data collection efforts, and helped establish a framework for measuring and reducing airport-related carbon emissions.
El Paso International Airport Sustainability Master Plan
Owner: City of El Paso
Location: El Paso, TX
HMMH is assisting El Paso International Airport with the development of a Sustainability Master Plan that establishes measurable goals and strategies for long-term environmental stewardship. The project included the airport’s first organization-wide greenhouse gas inventory, assessments of energy and water consumption, waste management analyses, and alignment with Airport Carbon Accreditation principles. HMMH also led extensive stakeholder engagement efforts and helped identify sustainability priorities, performance metrics, and implementation strategies to guide future decision-making and track progress toward sustainability objectives.
Broward County Aviation Department Electric Vehicle Implementation Plan
Owner: Broward County Aviation Department
Location: Broward County, FL
HMMH is developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) Implementation Plan to support the transition of airport operations toward a zero-emission fleet. The project includes a comprehensive assessment of existing fleet operations, vehicle utilization patterns, charging infrastructure needs, and future fleet replacement opportunities. Using proprietary fleet analysis tools, HMMH identified vehicle electrification pathways, charger deployment strategies, operational best practices, and long-term infrastructure recommendations to support sustainable transportation initiatives across the airport campus.
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Sustainability Services
Owner: Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)
Location: Arlington, VA
HMMH provides ongoing sustainability support for MWAA and its facilities, including Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Services include greenhouse gas inventories, sustainability reporting, ESG framework development, data management strategies, and waste reduction planning. HMMH also developed business intelligence dashboards and reporting tools to improve sustainability tracking, performance measurement, and stakeholder communications while helping MWAA identify opportunities to reduce emissions and advance environmental goals.
Penn Station Reconstruction Project
Owners: Amtrak, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and NJ Transit
Location: New York, NY
HMMH is leading sustainability and Envision certification support for the Penn Station Reconstruction Project, one of the most significant transportation infrastructure improvements in the United States. The team is evaluating project sustainability performance across multiple categories, including resilience, greenhouse gas reductions, embodied carbon, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle cost analysis. HMMH is working closely with project stakeholders and design disciplines to integrate sustainability considerations throughout the planning and design process while pursuing Envision Gold certification.
Boston Logan International Airport Sustainability & Resilience Leadership
Massport and HMMH have collaborated on innovative sustainability initiatives at Boston Logan International Airport that support long-term climate resilience, greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental stewardship. HMMH has provided technical expertise in sustainability planning, greenhouse gas inventories, carbon management, and resilience-focused airport initiatives, helping advance Logan Airport’s environmental goals and industry leadership.
Featured Insight: Learn how sustainability, resilience, and environmental planning initiatives are helping shape the future of aviation at Boston Logan International Airport in this feature article from Airport Improvement Magazine.
