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New LED lightbulbs have been installed at Vancouver International Airport as part of a commitment to decrease electricity use.
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Airport installs new energy efficient lighting
Published 2:53 PDT, Fri June 3, 2022
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More than 20,000 lights throughout the Vancouver International Airport terminal have been upgraded with new LED bulbs.
The upgrade is expected to decrease the airport’s electricity use by 2.8 gigawatt hours per year, which is the equivalent of powering 255 B.C. homes.
Vancouver International Airport is committed to becoming the world’s greenest airport, having recently shared its plans to become net zero carbon in terminals by 2030. Its lighting efficiency project is among the first steps to be completed.
The lighting project is a partnership with BC Hydro, who supported the airport’s lighting efficiency goals by investing into the $1.5 million dollar energy conservation project. With the investment from BC Hydro, the project is expected to pay itself off in just over three years.
Musqueam owned and operated construction firm Delta Tritec Group is another partner on the project. June is Indigenous History Month and marks the five-year anniversary of the airport’s Sustainability & Friendship Agreement with Musqueam.
In advance of World Environment Day on Sunday (June 5), the airport offers passengers a few tips to lower their carbon footprints:
- When travelling to the airport, consider using public transit
- When booking, choose direct flights to a destination where possible
- Consider purchasing carbon offsets for flights through airlines
Visit YVR.ca/Environment for more information on the airport’s climate and environmental approach and priorities.
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