John Glenn Columbus International Airport Runs on Propane
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) joined an elite group of U.S. airports by sourcing 100% of its shuttle bus energy from a renewable fuel—propane autogas.
Each year, John Glenn International shuttle buses travel roughly 1.2 million miles—the equivalent of circling the globe 48 times. After careful research into alternative fuels for its diesel-powered buses, the airport chose to convert the entire fleet to propane autogas. It selected propane because it’s a cleaner-burning fuel and a reliable, sustainable energy source. As a result, the project has delivered: 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- 40% reduction in smog-producing hydrocarbon emissions
- Significant fuel and maintenance cost savings
- Less noise pollution
“The nearly 24,000 passengers who travel daily through John Glenn International can feel good about the green energy powering their airport experience.”
Joe Nardone, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority
“This is a sound energy choice for the Columbus Regional Airport Authority,” he said. “It reduces their energy costs and significantly lessens John Glenn International’s environmental impact,” said Craig Grant, CEO, Worthington Energy Consultants, Inc.
“[Propane shuttle buses] reduce their energy costs and significantly lessen John Glenn International’s environmental impact.”
Craig Grant, CEO of Worthington Energy Consultants, Inc.
Fortunately, the Ohio Propane Gas Association makes it easier for organizations to adopt propane autogas. Specifically, OPGA offers up to $5,000 in rebates per entity—$1,000 each for vehicles or mowers.
