Transitioning Small Wastewater Treatment Plants to Solar with Direct Pay Incentives

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 5, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Energy Management

Energy & its Importance for Small WWTPs Small wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), which treat less than 1 million gallons per day (MGD), make up 79% of wastewater utilities in the United States and play a crucial role in our communities. WWTPs and drinking water...

Takeaways from the “Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap” Pilot

by Shannon Pepper | Dec 2, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater

In this podcast, Dawn Nall and A.J. Barney from the Southwest Environmental Finance Center discuss their recent experience providing technical assistance as part of the EPA’s “Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap” Pilot projects. They...

SRF Funding Process: How To Get Funding For Your Utility

by Shannon Pepper | Nov 27, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources

The State Revolving Fund can be an attractive funding option for many utilities because it covers a broad range of projects with different loan options. But how do you apply for those funds?

Huddle Up (for Your Infrastructure Funding)!

by Shannon Pepper | Nov 22, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Funding Coordination, Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement

Finally, football season is upon us again! But what does this have to do with your infrastructure funding?  Well, if you are a football fan, you know that every play starts with a huddle. In a football huddle, the quarterback gathers all of their teammates and...

Water Advisory Committees: One Group, Multiple Funding Agencies – Nevada

by Southwest EFC | Oct 9, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Wastewater

Funding for water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate and it is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...

Water Advisory Committees: One Group, Multiple Funding Agencies – West Virginia

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 25, 2024 | Access to Wastewater Funding Sources, Access to Water Funding Sources, Wastewater

Funding to support water and wastewater projects can be confusing to navigate. It is generally provided by a variety of agencies in a state. Some states have made an effort to consolidate funding entities and partner agencies to provide a singular point of contact for...