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Search Results: Water Finance

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PISCES Recognition Program 2018 Compendium Members only

This report, produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, looks at the CWSRF’s Performance and Innovation in the SRF Creating Environmental Success (PISCES) program and how it allows recipients to gain national recognition for exceptional...

Funding Land Conservation Projects with the CWSRF Members only

Energy Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program is an affordable source of funding for a wide range of projects that address water quality, including land conservation and restoration projects. The...

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Fact Sheet Members only

Energy Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

This fact sheet, produced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, shares information on the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, a federal-state partnership that provides financial support to water systems and state drinking water programs.

20th Anniversary Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF) Report Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

The 2017 U.S. EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Annual Report contains recent highlights, future opportunities, infrastructure fund activity, set-asides activity, a 2017 financial statement, and success stories.

Clean Water & Drinking Water Grants to U.S. Territories and Washington, D.C. 2017 Report Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

This document produced by the U.S. EPA provides the allotment of portions of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to U.S. Territories and Washington, D.C. for 2017. Also provided are example...

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission WIFIA Loan Members only

Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

A $699 million WIFIA loan will assist SFPUC in replacing its existing, outdated solids treatment facilities with new biosolids digester facilities. The new facilities are designed to produce higher-quality Class A biosolids, capture and treat odors...

Orange County Water District WIFIA Loan Members only

Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

A $135 million WIFIA loan will assist the Orange County Water District in expanding its existing 100 million gallons per day (MGD) Groundwater Replenishment System to produce an additional 30 MGD drought-proof drinking water supply for its service...

Go Back to The Well: Water Infrastructure Opportunities

Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance

This report, produced by the National Resources Defense Council, discusses the power of State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and analyzes how increasing the capacity of SRFs could help to vastly improve water infrastructure throughout the country.

Convergence of Need and Opportunity: Maximizing Dollars for Missouri Members only

Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

Just as infrastructure development acts as a catalyst for economic growth, it is also changing the landscape for potential investors and the expanding field of infrastructure finance. Infrastructure systems for transportation, utilities, and public...

Finance Guide for Resilient by Design Bay Area Challenge Design Teams Members only

Bond Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

The purpose of this guide, produced by NHA Advisors, is to assist design teams that are part of the Resilient by Design Bay Area Challenge (RbD) by providing a funding and financing reference guide for resilient infrastructure along the San...

Matchmaker Program Identifies Climate-Related Development Projects Worldwide Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Water Finance

CDP's Matchmaker is a service that provides subscribers exposure to a project pipeline of sustainable infrastructure opportunities in cities globally. In 2017, 370 cities disclosed over 1,000 sustainable infrastructure projects in areas such as...

Financing Natural Infrastructure for Coastal Flood Damage Reduction Members only

This paper explores financial tools for investing in natural infrastructure to reduce current and future risks from flooding. The principal author of this report is Dr. Charles S. Colgan, Director of Research at the Center for the Blue Economy at...

Funding Agricultural Best Management Practices with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Members only

Agriculture Finance | Food Systems Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

This report, produced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), discusses the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program and provides best practices for funding agriculture projects.

State Revolving Funds: Financing Drought Resilient Water Infrastructure Projects Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

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...

A Wet Weather Case Study of Incorporating Community Interests into Effective Infrastructure Decision-Making Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

This case study describes the ways in which the Camden County Municipal Utility Authority (CCMUA), together with the U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) and representatives from the community-based Camden SMART Initiative, used an...

Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of AZ 2017 Annual Report Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Water Finance

The 2017 Annual Report for the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona

A Kresge Foundation Report: Rising to the Challenge, Together Members only

Energy Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Water Finance

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.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Bonds + Financing Sustainability Members only

Bonds are considered the bedrock tool for development finance because of their common use funding traditional projects however they also can be adaptable for new types of projects. In the current day and age sustainability has become a key focus in...

Building Sustainable Cities Through Blended Capital Members only

This Kresge Foundation case study examines strategies to confront the interconnected web of complex issues facing cities and their residents as they address income inequality and reimagine a sustainable Detroit.

Innovative Stormwater Infrastructure Finance Members only

Bond Finance | Water Finance

Courtney Knight from Public Financial Management, Catherine Godschalk from the Calvert Foundation and Eric Letsinger from Quantified Ventures present on the first of its kind bond that supported DC water infrastructure.

DC Water's Green Bond Report 2016 Members only

Bond Finance | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

The 2016 District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's DC Water's Green Bond Report.

Development in Eastern Kentucky Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Redevelopment | Rural Development | State Finance Program | Water Finance

In August, the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet announced three grants worth $5 million to spur economic development and job creation in Eastern Kentucky. How might these grants be used locally and are there opportunities for leveraging this...

Water Infrastructure Financial Leadership Members only

The EPA has designed a document for decision makers to navigate the process of investing in water infrastructure. It will help identify what is needed for financial planning, how to fund and finance a project, and consider which strategic approaches...

PACE Financing

Economic Development | Energy Finance | Water Finance

Julie Padilla from Renovate America presents on PACE Financing.

Public Private Partnerships to Support Water Infrastructure Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Jong Sook Nee from McManimon, Scotland & Baumann and Stephen Auton-Smith from Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors present on public-private partnerships and financing water infrastructure.

Water Finance: Legal, Policy and Regulatory Considerations Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Justin O'Shea from Stern Brothers presents on water finance policy, legal and regulatory considerations.

WIFIA Program: Federal Water Financing Solutions Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Kevin McDonald from the U.S. EPA presents on the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program.

Water Finance - Bonds: Feasibility, Structuring and Sale Members only

Bond Finance | Economic Development | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

Dave MacGillivray from Springsted Incorporated presents on water finance bonds.

Federal Financing Solutions for Water Financing Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Terry Louwagie from the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents on USDA programs used for water infrastructure development.

Miami-Dade County, FL to Receive $79M Through WIFIA Loan Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department will use a $79 million WIFIA loan to construct fourteen new injection wells at three wastewater treatment plants to be used for effluent discharges. This project is one of twelve initial projects selected...

San Francisco to Receive $625M WIFIA Loan for Water Treatment Plant Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

San Francisco Public Utility Commission plans to replace its existing, outdated 60-year old solids treatment facilities with new facilities. This project will be funded in part through a $625 million WIFIA loan and is one of the first 12 projects...

Water Finance Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Adam Krantz from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies presents on the water financing landscape.

Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Funds Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Steve Marquardt from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency gives a national perspective on clean and drinking water state revolving funds.

Water Finance: Legal and Policy Considerations Members only

Economic Development | Water Finance

Roger Sims from Holland & Knight LLP presents on water finance legal and policy considerations.

Financing Programs to Support Rural Development- USDA Members only

Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | Water Finance

Urban communities like Atlanta and Savannah are not the only places looking for help to fund economic development. Georgia is filled with rural communities and small towns that are also in need of financing strategies. These areas face unique...

Conditions Are Ripe for More PPPs in for Water Infrastructure Members only

Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Water Finance

The American Water Works Association estimates the amount needed for investments in US drinking water infrastructure is about $1 trillion. The PPP procurement model is being considered for several projects in development but only a few water and...

The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

In recent years, policymakers have considered several legislative options to help finance water infrastructure projects, including projects to build and upgrade wastewater and drinking water treatment systems. This report examines one particular...

WIFIA Letter of Interest Submission and Project Selection Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Letter of Interest Submission and Project Selection - Learn about the process for prospective borrowers to submit a WIFIA letter of interest and for EPA to evaluate them.

Financing Water and Wastewater Projects with Tax-Exempt Bonds Members only

Bond Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

This guidebook, published by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, provides an overview of issues relating to the financing of water and wastewater projects in general and financing with tax-exempt bonds in particular.

WIFIA and the US Water Infrastructure Gap Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, “WIFIA,” is a funding mechanism that was enacted to address the US water infrastructure gap. WIFIA aims to encourage private investment in public water infrastructure projects, and the EPA...

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Opportunities and Advancements in Water Finance Members only

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, learn from expert speakers Jordan Dorfman from the EPA, Tyler Old from PFM, John DeLuca from CoBank, and Jong Sook Nee from McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC as...

Strengthening Ohio's Water Infrastructure: Financing and Policy Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

This report is written by the Greater Ohio Policy Center in fulfillment of a grant from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) to the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) to examine new and innovative financing techniques for water, wastewater,...

Top 40 Significant Transportation and Water Infrastructure Projects Members only

To highlight the benefits of infrastructure investment and its potential impact on the economy, Treasury, on behalf of the Build America Investment Initiative, commissioned a study identifying 40 proposed transportation and water infrastructure...

Green Bonds for Cities: A Strategic Guide for City-level Policymakers in Developing Countries Members only

Bond Finance | Green Finance | International | Urban Development | Water Finance

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative offers a strategic guide for cities in developing countries to access green bond market flows, a potential source of finance for cities in developing countries looking to secure investment in low-carbon,...

Getting to Green: Paying for Green Infrastructure Members only

Green Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Urban Development | Water Finance

Green Infrastructure practices typically involve compact design to retain or manage stormwater from individual or neighborhood group parcels. The information presented in this report is targeted at people making decisions about how to finance those...

WIFIA Project Approval and Closing

Infrastructure Finance | Innovation Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Urban Development | Water Finance

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Project Approval and Closing - Learn about application submission and evaluation, term sheet development, and closing.

WIFIA Project Selection Members only

Infrastructure Finance | Innovation Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Urban Development | Water Finance

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Project Selection - Learn about the application and selection process, including the letter of interest components, selection criteria and their weights, and preliminary creditworthiness and...

WIFIA Program Overview Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Urban Development | Water Finance

Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program Overview - Learn about the WIFIA program's eligibility and statutory requirements, loan terms and conditions, and credit policies.

Addressing the Challenge of Aging Water Infrastructure Through Science and Innovation Members only

Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Urban Development | Water Finance

The U.S. population is increasing and shifting geographically. Communities across the country are facing challenges in making costly upgrades and repairs to their aging water infrastructure, which includes drinking water and wastewater conveyance...

Economics and LID Practices Members only

Economic Development | Green Finance | Infrastructure Finance | Water Finance

Low Impact Development (LID) represents one of the most progressive trends in the area of stormwater management and water quality. This approach involves utilizing strategies to control precipitation as close to its source as possible in order to...

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