Develop energy efficiency plan

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $227,000 to Meridian Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 8, 2025, to develop a comprehensive energy efficiency plan for airports associated with Meridian, Mississippi. The project, which extends through July 7, 2029, will deliver strategic planning and analysis to identify and implement energy efficiency measures at the Meridian Regional Airport. This initiative aligns with the FAA's broader objective to modernize airport infrastructure and support long-term economic and environmental benefits across the nation's civil aviation system.

The energy efficiency plan development represents a planning-level investment within the Airport Improvement Program, which funds critical airport infrastructure projects to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability. As a local government entity and established aviation fuel service provider, Meridian Airport Authority will leverage this federal funding to assess current energy consumption patterns and develop actionable recommendations for reducing operational costs and environmental impact at the Meridian facility.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project develops an airport energy efficiency plan. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with meridian, mississippi.