Airport World - Joe Bates
The Federal Aviation Administration and US airports have launched an Airport Climate Challenge to help achieve the Biden-Harris Administration goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Airports can take advantage of several FAA funding programmes to meet this goal, including grants for low- or zero-emissions vehicles, renewable energy production, energy assessments and other efforts.
The challenge is said to be one of a number of initiatives underway to meet the Biden-Harris Administration’s goal of a net-zero aviation system by 2050.
According to the FAA, airports can reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the following existing programmes:
- Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program – grant funding to implement clean technology projects that improve airport air quality.
- Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program –grant funding to acquire zero-emission vehicles and associated infrastructure.
- Airport Sustainability Planning Program – grant funding for eligible airports to develop comprehensive sustainability plans.