To meet Appleton International Airport’s (ATW) goal to exist as a net-zero energy facility by 2030, we have researched options that will be effective,
economical, and visible to the community. Our main goal for this project was to enhance ATW’s current renewable energy system’s self-sufficiency capability
within eight years. To this end, we researched various energy creation and storage options, ways ATW could reduce their current energy usage, and a plan to decrease the facility’s solid waste production. To account for energy production and storage, we recommend installing a microgrid system with battery storage powered by photovoltaic panels. To increase the airport’s energy efficiency and overall sustainability, we decided the best options include a waste plan, efficient bathroom systems, LED runway lights, efficient heat regulation, and remote control air tugs. We also chose two projects, electrochromic glass, and a living wall, that would be visible to the public and reflect ATW’s sustainability goals.
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