GAO-10-748SP: Aviation and the Environment: Survey of Airport Officials on Airport Environmental Issues, an E-supplement to GAO-10-50

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Q68. Does your airport have any of the following energy-conservation devices?
(Total Population)

  Percent Number
of respondents
a. ENERGY STAR Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system 47.5 141
b. Geothermal heat pump 2.1 141
c. Light-colored roof to reflect sunlight 56.0 141
d. Energy-efficient lighting fixtures 75.9 141
e. Automated dimmer switches 35.5 141
f. Room occupancy sensors 47.5 141
g. Light-Emitting Diode (LED) airfield lights 48.2 141
h. Other 12.8 141
i. None - Airport does not have any energy-conservation devices. 3.5 141
j. No answer 1.4 141


Q68. Does your airport have any of the following energy-conservation devices?
(Large and Medium Hubs)

  Percent Number
of respondents
a. ENERGY STAR Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system 54.0 63
b. Geothermal heat pump 1.6 63
c. Light-colored roof to reflect sunlight 61.9 63
d. Energy-efficient lighting fixtures 85.7 63
e. Automated dimmer switches 49.2 63
f. Room occupancy sensors 57.1 63
g. Light-Emitting Diode (LED) airfield lights 60.3 63
h. Other 23.8 63
i. None - Airport does not have any energy-conservation devices. 0.0 63
j. No answer 0.0 63