Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it won a contract to help Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) build its innovative electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP).
The project aims to help DFW achieve its ambitious net zero carbon emissions goal by 2030 and is supported by partial funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
central utility plant
Eaton’s equipment contribution to the project is valued at nearly $10 million and is expected to be installed in the spring of 2025.
The central utility plant is planned to be fueled primarily by electricity the airport purchases from 100% renewable sources and will provide additional capacity to address future heating and cooling demand as the airport grows.
reducing environmental impact
“We’re proud to be part of this pioneering sustainability project that demonstrates how to simultaneously expand a critical building’s footprint while reducing environmental impact,” said Angie McMillin, president of Energy Solutions and Services at Eaton.
“There’s substantial federal support for infrastructure investments enabling far more resilient and sustainable energy systems. Providing the solutions, services, and expertise needed to help the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport make this project a reality showcases our ability to help customers reduce emissions while improving reliability and return on investment.”
electrical infrastructure, services, and expertise
Eaton is providing DFW with the electrical infrastructure, services, and expertise needed to help safely construct the central utility plant, including:
- Vital power distribution equipment, including medium- and low-voltage assemblies, panelboards, medium-voltage transformers, busways and more to establish a safe, reliable electrical backbone for the utility plant.
- Engineering services and consultation to safely start equipment and perform essential power system, and electrical safety studies.
- Experienced support as a longtime government contractor to meet the federal government’s funding requirements for infrastructure projects.
compliance with federal guidelines
Eaton is helping customers simplify compliance with federal guidelines for critical infrastructure projects.
To streamline this project, Eaton helped DFW demonstrate compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Project (AIP) funds and domestic preference requirements.