The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) Terminal B manager LaGuardia Gateway Partners have announced a new initiative to install electric ground support equipment (eGSE) charging infrastructure across Terminal B’s airside and baggage areas. The project, being managed in collaboration with Conrac Solutions, will include the installation of 164 new eGSE charging ports across the terminal concourses and baggage areas and is estimated to be complete by 2027.
“Transitioning from ground support equipment powered by fossil fuels to electric equipment is one of the dozens of strategies the Port Authority has identified to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the agency,” said Port Authority executive director Kathryn Garcia. “LaGuardia Gateway Partners’ plan to more than double the number of electric charging stations at Terminal B is a welcome contribution to the Port Authority’s commitment to reaching net-zero by 2050.”
“Nearly five years ago, we set a net-zero goal for 2050 that spans every facility we operate and involves every partner we work with,” said Port Authority chairman Kevin O’Toole. “Expanding the infrastructure needed to support electric ground support equipment at Terminal B demonstrates the shared commitment by LaGuardia Gateway Partners and the Port Authority to reach our goals and to reduce our carbon footprint.”
“LaGuardia Gateway Partners has prioritized sustainability throughout the redevelopment and operation of Terminal B. Today, in partnership with Conrac Solutions, we’re proud to announce yet another eco-friendly infrastructure project to electrify the terminal’s ground support equipment,” said Suzette Noble, CEO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. “This project addresses the critical needs of our airline partners while maintaining our commitment to continually reducing our carbon footprint, raising the bar for what is traditionally expected of an airport terminal.”
“This project represents a pivotal expansion for Conrac Solutions beyond car rental facilities and into specialized infrastructure for airports and airline operations,” said Joshua Blum, CEO of Conrac Solutions. “As airports navigate capital investment and resiliency challenges, we are pleased to provide a scalable solution at LaGuardia Terminal B that maximizes existing electrical infrastructure while advancing sustainability and improving operational uptime.”
