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CDFA Energy & Water Finance Update - February 20, 2018

CDFA Energy and Water Finance Newsletter
February 20, 2018
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Trump Budget Would Gut EPA, DOE Renewables Office
The Trump administration's 2019 budget proposal would slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and renewable energy programs at the Department of Energy while boosting nuclear programs and fossil fuels, according to text of the proposal released by the White House. 

State Revolving Funds: Financing Drought Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects
This report was developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to highlight how 13 western states have used the Clean Water State Revolving Fund ("CWSRF"), Drinking Water State Revolving Fund ("DWSRF"), and other complementary state funds to address drought.

Energy Tax Credits in Final Budget Deal
Tax credits for nuclear power, carbon sequestration and small natural gas and renewable energy technologies were included in a Congressional budget deal that passed in the early hours of Friday morning and was later signed by President Trump.

SRF Providing $28M in Loans to TN Sewer System Improvements
The State Revolving Fund of Tennessee is awarding Chattanooga and Hamilton County nearly $28 million in low-interest loans for local wastewater infrastructure improvements and planning.

$1B Proposed in New Bill for Water Infrastructure Systems
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. John Katko, New York, would provide $1 billion over five years for water infrastructure projects and streamline the application process to help states seeking funding for system upgrades. 

AGC-Backed Water Infrastructure Bill Introduced in House and Senate
The SRF WIN Act would authorize $200M for five years to increase Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). It also allows State Infrastructure Authorities to utilize financing available through WIFIA—and the SRF—to increase funding for multiple local water infrastructure projects at once.

Use of PACE Growing for Renovations and Construction
As more property owners learn how to use it, PACE deals are not only becoming larger but are also being used for new construction.

DeWitt, IA, Awarded SRF Loan for Wastewater Facility
The city of DeWitt has been chosen by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Finance Authority for a low-interest water quality loan to help fund a planning and design project for the city's wastewater treatment facility.

Connecticut Green Bank Closes on 200th C-PACE Project
The Connecticut Green Bank have announced that their Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program has closed on more than 200 projects representing more than $114 million in solar and energy efficiency upgrades for the state's businesses.

Global Green Bond Issuance Set to Eclipse $250B in 2018
Global green bond issuance is set to grow by around 60% in 2018 and eclipse a total of $250 billion, according to a new Moody's industry projection.

RI Gov. Proposes $48.5M Environmental Bond
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's budget proposal for fiscal year 2019 includes a large environmental bond worth $48.5 million to fund land and water quality improvements. It's one of four ballot initiatives the governor is proposing for November 2018. 

A Kresge Foundation Report: Rising to the Challenge, Together
This new report entitled, Rising to the Challenge, Together; A Review and Critical Assessment of the State of the US Climate Adaptation Field, was prepared for The Kresge Foundation.

CT PACE Program Invests $114M in 200 Projects
The Connecticut Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program has surpassed 200 projects totaling more than $114 million in clean energy investment in businesses, according to the Connecticut Green Bank.

New P3 Will Improve Water Quality in Cedar River Watershed
A first-of-its-kind Minnesota P3 is helping improve water quality and address water resource challenges including flooding and sedimentation in the Cedar River Watershed in southern Minnesota.

Upcoming Events

CDFA Federal Financing Webinar Series
February 28, April 12, June 14, August 16, and October 18, 2018 - 2:00PM Eastern
The CDFA Federal Financing Webinar Series is an exclusive, five-part online offering that will convene finance experts, federal agencies, and local practitioners to discuss the development finance programs offered by the federal government.

Energy Finance News

US Tax Changes Mean Good and Bad News for the Energy Efficiency Sector
Decentralized Energy | Dec. 27 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance | Legislative | Tax Credits

County's First Utility-Scale Solar Battery Project Pact Forged
The Maui News | Feb. 9 | Energy Finance | Tax Credits

Congress May Miss a Huge Clean Energy Boost in Tax Extenders
Natural Resource Defense Council | Feb. 8 | Energy Finance | Tax Credits

CA Treasurer to Use Event to Spur Green Bonds
The Bond Buyer | Feb. 8 | Bond Finance | Energy Finance | Green Finance

Solar Steps Forward to Help Puerto Rico Recover, Rebuild
Novogradac & Company | Feb. 5 | Disaster Recovery & Relief | Energy Finance | Tax Credits

N. Fulton, GA, City Gets $1M from SRF for Water Treatment
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb. 2 | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance\State Revolving Fund

Jacksonville, FL, Offering $24.2M in Incentives for JinkoSolar
Greentech Media | Feb. 1 | Energy Finance | Green Finance | International | Incentives

DNREC Receives EPA's PISCES Award
Delaware.gov | Jan. 30 | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

Clean Energy Credit Union Launches
Clean Energy Finance Forum | Jan. 24 | Access to Capital | Energy Finance | Green Finance

NM Tax Credit Could ‘Zero Out' Solar Industry Tariff
The NM Political Report | Jan. 24 | Energy Finance | Legislative | Tax Credits

Bonds Used to Repay for Water Infrastructure in Katy, TX
Community Impact Newspaper | Jan. 23 | Water Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Bond Finance

Skidmore, MO, Approves $1M Bond Issue for Water/Sewer Project
The Maryville Forum | Jan. 22 | Water Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Bond Finance

Rural TX Missing Out on Drinking Water SRF Funds
The Texas Tribune | Jan. 22 | Water Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Rural Development

$400M Plan Proposed to Save the Salton Sea Involved the Creation of an EIFD
NBC Los Angeles | Jan. 22 | Brownfield Financing | Tax Increment Finance (TIF) | Water Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Special Assessment Districts

Startups and Developers Looking to De-Risk Commercial Solar
Greentech Media | Jan. 19 | Energy Finance | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

Op-Ed: Combining the Benefits of PACE & PPAs
PV Magazine | Jan. 18 | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | Energy Finance

Report: CT, MN follow CA as Top C-PACE States
PV Magazine | Jan. 18 | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | Energy Finance

Petros PACE Finance Closes $10M Equity Round Let by Alex Rodriguez
PR Newswire | Jan. 18 | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | Energy Finance

$8.5M PACE Project a First for Summit Co, OH
Akron Beacon Journal | Jan. 18 | Bond Finance | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

Highlights from the Online Resource Database

Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of AZ 2017 Annual Report
Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance
The 2017 Annual Report for the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona


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