Philadelphia International Airport is getting a little more efficient with some help from its friends.
Philadelphia Parking Authority officials joined PECO and airport officials for a check presentation Thursday morning in recognition of the PPA's completion of the first phase of its airport "Arrivals Road Project."
The installation of 1,400 energy-efficient LED lights -- which will save about $120,000 a year in energy and maintenance costs -- made the PPA eligible for a $121,742.30 PECO Smart Equipment Incentives rebate, said the PPA.
"The PPA has embarked on a comprehensive energy efficiency initiative aimed at reducing costs and saving energy in our seven garages at PHL, as well as our three Center City garages," said PPA executive director Vince Fenerty. "We will be replacing all existing lights with new LED technology over the next few years."
The PPA has around 19,000 spots at the airport.
"By changing our lighting systems to LED technology, we reduce our demand on electrical power," said airport CEO Chellie Cameron.
The greening of the lighting systems gained praise from PECO.
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“I want to congratulate the Philadelphia Parking Authority and Philadelphia International Airport for their commitment to sustainability and ongoing efforts to improve energy efficiency,” said PECO president and CEO Craig Adams.
