San Diego port businesses clean up their act
Port of San Diego businesses are cleaning up their act
Port of San Diego tennant, Flagship Cruises & Events, is converting its 11 vessel fleet to take advantage of on-shore electricity – eliminating the need to run diesel engines to generate power whilst at dock.
The $2.5m project will include a new facility built to convert the vessels, due to enter into construction this month, with completion in mid-2012.
This investment is being made as part of a wider sustainability initiative called the Green Business Challenge – along with 49 other businesses at the port.
The Green Business Challenge is the first of its kind on the west coast and aims to reduce energy consumption, promote efficient water use and waste management, and prevent pollution.
Flagship vice president, Brad Engel said: “Our goal is to reduce our company's carbon footprint for the good of the environment.”
“The Green Business Challenge is one way for all Port District tenants to learn from one another as well as support the Port of San Diego in its role as an environmental steward.”
The shore power systems at the Port of San Diego aim to reduce diesel air emissions in the area by 50 percent.
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