GOV-03: Develop an Airport Fleet Conversion Program

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Measure Description

In Progress

Similar to Measure GOV-02, with this measure, the County intends to reduce its transportation-related emissions in County operations by transitioning the SCAS vehicle fleet to zero-emission alternatives by updating policies and developing a transition plan

Implementation Status

​Updated 08/24/2026

Although challenged by electrical capacity constraints and limited internal charging infrastructure, the Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDA) is taking steps toward fleet electrification. In 2024, SCDA staff drafted an Airport Fleet Transition Plan, a living document that provides a roadmap and cost estimation for the transition of the Department's vehicle fleet to zero emission vehicles. To date, the SCDA has added 18 electric passenger shuttle buses, six electric cargo vans, two electric pickup trucks, and one electric box truck to the fleet. With these vehicles, approximately 10% of the fleet has been converted to zero emission vehicles. Additionally, Sacramento International Airport provides 9 chargers for airport buses.

In late 2024, to gather information on where fleet vehicles are parked for periods of time long enough to charge, the fleet section began installing telematics in the fleet vehicles. Information gained from the telematics will help guide future charging infrastructure planning.​

​Actions

Action GOV-03-a

In Progress

Action Description: Develop an Airport Fleet Conversion Program to achieve 35 percent conversion of the SCAS fleet to ZEVs by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045. The program will consist of the following:

  • Update the Sacramento International and Executive Airports fleet acquisition policies to require increased percentage of vehicles purchased or leased starting in 2025 to be powered by zero-emission vehicles and equipment available and practical at the time of purchase.
  • Develop an "Airport Fleet Transition Plan" to convert fossil fuel powered vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles and equipment including:
    • prioritization of fleet to be converted,
    • cost of conversion,
    • timeline,
    • funding and financing options,
    • conditions for exceptions for vehicles used in unique circumstances, and
    • Airport Executive's or designee's approval will be required for applying exceptions to vehicles.

Action GOV-03-b 

In Progress

Action Description: Annually assess existing ZEV fueling capacity and number of new ZEVs added to fleet so that additional charging/fueling infrastructure needs can be incorporated into operating budgets in the following year. Also, report the number of ZEVs as a percentage of the total fleet to the County Sustainability Manager for annual progress reporting.

Objec​tives

Convert 35% of the SCAS fleet to zero-emission technology by 2030 and 100% by 2045.