Brendan Reed, Environmental Sustainability Programme Manager, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, USA

Speaker Biograghy: Brendan is the Environmental Sustainability Programme Manager for the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, which owns and operates the San Diego International Airport. In this role he is responsible for the development of environmental programmes and policies dealing with sustainable energy, water stewardship, clean transportation and climate resilience. He also represents the Airport Authority on numerous regional and statewide working groups including the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, San Diego Clean Cities Coalition, and California Airports Council Environmental Working Group. He received an MSc in Ecology from San Diego State University and a BSc in Biology from the University of Richmond. His professional certifications include being a LEED Accredited Professional (US Green Building Council) and a Certified Energy Manager (Association of Energy Engineers).


Day 1 - 15 March
Session:
Energy, Environmental Issues & Sustainability


10:10 - 10:40 - San Diego International Airport: building an enduring airport enterprise
Synopsis: In 2008, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board adopted one of the first sustainability policies for a major airport in the United States. Since then, the Authority has embarked on a major development programme intended to optimise the sustainable use of the airport’s constrained 661-acre footprint while maximising future capacity. This programme includes LEED Platinum-certified buildings, a new 12kV microgrid for energy efficiency, a multi-faceted water conservation effort, and a carbon-offset programme, all integrated in an airport sustainability management system.

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