Conduct energy efficiency assessment

The County of Tompkins, operating through the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, received a $135,000 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Eastern Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to conduct a comprehensive energy efficiency assessment at the airport facility. The award was obligated on July 28, 2025, with a project completion date of July 27, 2029. This assessment will evaluate the airport's energy consumption patterns and identify opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings through enhanced energy management practices.

The energy efficiency assessment represents a critical component of the FAA's broader Airport Improvement Program objectives, which prioritize operational excellence and environmental sustainability at public-use airports nationwide. By conducting this assessment, the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport will develop actionable recommendations to optimize energy performance across airport operations, supporting long-term economic benefits and alignment with federal infrastructure modernization goals established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project conducts an airport energy efficiency assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ithaca, new york.