The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, announced a critical project that will install electric ground support equipment (eGSE) charging infrastructure across Terminal B’s airside and baggage areas. LGP will work with Conrac Solutions, a leader in the development, operations, and financing of airport infrastructure, to design, construct, maintain and provide interim financing for the terminal’s eGSE infrastructure. Through this project, LGP continues to set the standard for sustainability and stewardship in aviation infrastructure.
The project — which is anticipated to be completed in 2027 — includes the installation of 164 new eGSE charging ports across both of the terminal’s concourses and the baggage hall, more than doubling the existing charging capacity. This initiative supports the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The ongoing transition to eGSE from equipment powered by fossil fuels is a significant step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel-powered ground service equipment accounts for 4 percent of emissions by the Port Authority’s operational partners. In addition to a transition to eGSE at the agency’s airports, the Port Authority’s roadmap to net-zero emissions includes increasing use of electric vehicles and equipment, building decarbonization, solar expansion, clean construction strategies and cooperative actions with tenants and contractors across all facilities. Preliminary data shows the agency met its interim target of a 35 percent reduction in direct greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. The agency also remains committed to its longer-term goals of a 50 percent reduction of direct emissions by 2030 and full net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
“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, chief executive officer 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.”
Conrac Solutions is providing interim financing and will install the 164 new charging ports through a five-phase rollout. Upon completion, it will maintain all 250 charging ports, including the 86 existing charging ports, under an eight-year operations and maintenance agreement. The project is also pursuing funding through the FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emissions program, which supports clean technology initiatives designed to improve airport air quality. This project follows Conrac Solutions’ successful delivery, finance, and operation of the $580 million consolidated rental car facility and public parking facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, which opened in 2023.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is undertaking a historic redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, of which Terminal B is one part. LGP won the bid issued by the Port Authority to deliver the extensive capital redevelopment project of Terminal B and provide world-class terminal facilities and operations for passengers and airlines. In 2022, the $5.1 billion Terminal B project — a public-private partnership — finished on time and budget. In 2023, LaGuardia’s Terminal B became the first airport terminal in North America to be awarded a perfect 5-star rating for customer experience by Skytrax.
LaGuardia’s Terminal B is home to Air Canada, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.
