The last several years have marked a period of abundance for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the United States seeking external funding to supplement existing internal funding mechanisms. Many systems have capitalized on a variety of low-interest loan and grant opportunities at the Federal and State-levels, many stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) … Read more
Rural, small, and Tribal systems often face unique financial and operational challenges related to workforce shortages and declining rate bases, in addition to the common challenges of aging infrastructure and increasing costs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $49 million in funding to technical assistance providers to help communities address wastewater challenges through … Read more
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has an updated website with new sections to provide more information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) funding program. The site now has a WIFIA Solutions page that provides information tailored to scenarios including the need to address regional problems, using multiple funding sources, alternative … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold for communities to take action on lead in drinking water to protect people … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of $7.5 billion of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding. The WIFIA program offers long-term loans to help communities implement critical water infrastructure projects. The WIFIA program provides its borrowers with creative, affordable financing options. It can fund the planning, design, and construction of … Read more
Now is your opportunity to take advantage of financial incentives and incorporate renewable energy into your operations. The Clean Energy Tax Incentives for Businesses through the Inflation Reduction Act allows municipalities, other tax-exempt entities, and nonprofit organizations to fund renewable energy projects such as wind and solar. Once you have a plan, follow the Federal guidelines … Read more