Energy Efficiency in Airports Imprint The report “Energy Efficiency in Airports- Technical Guidelines on Energy Efficiencyin Major Energy-Consuming Sectors” is published within the framework of the “Si-no-German Demonstration Project on Energy Efficiency in Industry.” The demon-stration project, as part of the Sino-German Energy Partnership between the GermanFederal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the NationalDevelopment and Reform Commission (NDRC), jointly implemented by Deutsche Ge-sellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the National EnergyConservation Center (NECC), aims at carbon emissions reduction in China’s majorenergy-consuming sectors by providing energy efficiency measures and best prac-tices, and strengthening private sector cooperation. The report is co-financed by the“Supporting Low Carbon Development in Jiangsu Province Project (Phase III),” whichis funded by BMWK’s International Climate Initiative (IKI) and jointly implementedby Jiangsu Department for Ecology and Environment and GIZ. As a German federalenterprise, GIZ supports the German government in the achievement of its goals ininternational cooperation for sustainable development. This report is the fifth in a series of publications to provide an overview and analysisof energy efficiency measures for key sectors including airports, and the manufactur-ing industries for pulp and paper, cement, ceramics, and glass fibers, drawing fromGerman and international experiences and best practices. Published by Coordinated by Sino-German Demonstration Project on En-ergy Efficiency in Industry as part of the Sino-German Energy Partnership commissionedby the German Federal Ministry for EconomicAffairs and Climate Action Helmut Berger,ALLPLAN GmbH, Schwindgasse 10,1040 Vienna, AUSTRIA Authors Nushin Shahri, Thomas Eisenhut, Manuela FarghadanALLPLAN GmbH Tayuan Diplomatic Office Building 2-5,14 Liangmahe South Street, Chaoyang District100600 Beijing, P. R. Chinac/oDeutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHTorsten FritscheKöthener Str. 210963 Berlin Images As stated in the document;Adobe Stock/Banana Republic(Front Cover)Adobe Stock/Cozyta(P9)Adobe Stock/Cozyta(P13)Adobe Stock/Banana Republic(P19)Adobe Stock/Mynaral Kazakhstan(P31)Shutterstock/Hannu Rama(P66) Project Management © Beijing, September 2022 Maximilian Ryssel, Yuan ZhenDeutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH This report in its entirety is protected by copyright. The information contained was compiled to the best ofour knowledge and belief in accordance with the principles of good scientific practice. The authors believe theinformation in this report is correct, complete and current, but accept no liability for any errors, explicit or im-plicit. The statements in this document do not necessarily reflect the client’s opinion. Foreword Dear readers, colleagues and friends, Despite major global challenges, we have seen substantial progress in the energy transition inGermany and China in the last years. China remains the country with the world’s largest in-stalled capacity of renewable energy, whereas in Germany, the share of renewables in grosselectricity consumption rose to 41.1% in 2021. But whilst the promotion and development ofrenewable energy plays an important role in our global measures to mitigate the negative impactof climate change, it alone would not be sufficient to protect a liveable future for humanity. Tocomplete the necessary energy transition, it is crucial to improve energy efficiency in order toreduce greenhouse gas emissions in industry, buildings, and transport. As part of its energy transition, the German Federal Government has set itself the target to reachclimate-neutrality in all sectors by 2045. By mid-century, Germany aims to cut its primary en-ergy consumption by 50% compared to 2008. To achieve this, Germany adopted the “efficiencyfirst” principle, which aims at prioritising energy efficiency wherever possible. In a similar vein, China has emphasised energy efficiency as part of its Energy Revolution Strat-egy (2016– 2030). The 14th Five-Year-Plan set forth by the Chinese government aims to reduceenergy intensity by 13.5% and carbon intensity by 18% over the 2021-2025 period. These targetsare set against the backdrop of bringing carbon emissions to a peak before 2030 and achievingcarbon-neutrality by 2060. In both countries, public buildings play an important role for the decarbonization of the build-ing sector. Authorities can directly influence (energy) design decisions and can thus showcasethe technical feasibility and economic benefits of low energy buildings. Airports, at the nexusof large-scale public buildings and transportation hubs, are of particular importance. They canreach energy consumption levels equal to those of small cities. Increasing energy efficiency inairports can thus lead to significant energy savings. Martin Hofmann Head o