APPLETON, Wis. –The Trump administration cancels $1.5 million in funding earmarked for improvements to Appleton International Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration had previously approved the money for energy efficiency projects at ATW, including the installation of a solar power array and a micro-grid system with battery storage.
According to a statement from the White House, the grant was rescinded because the project “does not meet agency priorities.”
Appleton International Airport Director Abe Weber issued a statement regarding the cancellation of federal funding.
“Sen. Tammy Baldwin has been a champion for the Appleton Airport for years and we’re thankful for her leadership. Cancelling this project would not affect ATW’s long-term strategy for using sustainable energy sources throughout our facilities. Moving forward we’ll continue to purse federal and state funding for projects of this nature to conserve energy costs and be good stewards of public dollars invested in the airport.” shared Weber.
Sen. Baldwin shared the following statement as well,
“The Appleton International Airport plays a critical role for the Fox Valley economy – bringing visitors and tourism dollars into our communities, connecting local businesses to customers and markets, and supporting good-paying jobs,” said Senator Baldwin. “Now, President Trump is playing politics and shutting down a commonsense project that would modernize the airport and lower energy costs for years to come. This is flat out wrong, and the administration should reverse this decision immediately. Wisconsin families deserve to have their hard-earned dollars invested back in their communities, and I’m going to keep fighting to do just that.”
The project had not yet been started at Appleton Airport.
