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
Finding new ways to offset the costs of projects can be difficult in today’s inflationary environment. However, communities are expanding their level of comfort with an expanded program through the Inflation Reduction Act that now allows municipalities take advantage of tax credits to incorporate renewable energy into their operations. From geothermal to wind or solar, … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced the availability of up to $30.7 million in grant funding for technical assistance and training to support small and/or rural drinking water and wastewater systems. The grant provides funding to organizations that work side-by-side with water systems by giving them the necessary tools and training to ensure communities … Read more
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced a grant program for the purpose of remediating identified sources of lead in drinking water in schools and licensed childcare settings. Examples of eligible grant activities supported include: MDH will prioritize funding to projects that demonstrate the need for remediating sources of lead in drinking water. View grant … Read more