Georgia Financing Options
Georgia Financing Options for Conservation Water and Energy projects
The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) works to develop innovative programs to maintain Georgia’s energy, land, and water resources. GEFA also strives to make such initiatives more accessible and financially sound for communities throughout Georgia. Potential water efficiency and conservation projects fall under one of two groups: utility water loss, and end-sue efficiency and conservation. GEFA operates three low-interest loan programs that can be used by local governments to finance a wide range of energy production and conservation projects – the state-funded Georgia Fund, and the federally-funded Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF). See also the possible projects for energy production and conservation, applicable funding, and their financing terms.
Georgia CWSRF Application Guidance
Georgia CWSRF Application Guidance
Georgia’s CWSRF guidance for project requirements is laid out as follows: Planning document requirements, environmental review and planning documentation, environmental category information, plans and specifications, program policies, disadvantage business enterprises (DBE) solicitation guidelines, DBE review, and land acquisition requirements. A brief planning document should be developed to compare and analyze feasible alternatives for wastewater treatment and other Clean Water SRF-funded projects. The document must compare the costs of each alternative as well as environmental and other relevant non-monetary issues. Environmental categories are: wetlands, floodplains, water supply/water quality, water resources, groundwater recharge area, storm water, wastewater, air quality, solid wastes, soil stability, protected mountains, protected species, critical habitats, historical sites, and more. 21 policies under water quality projects are covered starting on page 23.
West Virginia Project Priority Application
West Virginia Project Priority Application
West Virginia provides their FY2020 Project Priority Application with DEQ Protection. Required items are organizational data including the consulting engineer, a detailed project description (problem and solution), the status of the project (to assess readiness to proceed) and total project costs. Be prepared to separate costs by categories: design, construction, green, and total. Lastly, the proposed funding and statistical data breakdown require documentation. See page 7 for wastewater treatment works definitions.
New Mexico CWSRF Priority Criteria
New Mexico CWSRF Priority Criteria
It is the intent of the Projects Priority Ranking System for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to evaluate and rank projects that will mitigate point source discharges, such as discharges from wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF), and non-point source impacts to both surface and groundwater. In addition to evaluating project merits that will improve and protect water quality, the system will also evaluate each applicant’s level of financial need, local commitment to promoting sustainable utilities, and readiness to proceed with design and construction. Water quality improvement is comprised of the groundwater quality improvement factor and surface water quality improvement factor, as is the permit compliance category of the priority ranking system. The financial ranking is based on per capita income of the service area, rate structure, population served, and user fees. Sustainability is ranked based on the utility management plan, communal promotion of sustainable utilities, and longevity of the project. This is followed by a readiness to proceed rating and Green Project Reserve assessment.
Oregon GPR Appendix B
Oregon GPR Appendix B
Oregon DEQ is required to finance a certain percentage of projects that utilize green infrastructure, address water and energy efficiency, or implement other environmentally innovative activities. DEQ refers to this percentage as the Green Project Reserve. All projects or project components counted toward the GPR requirement must clearly advance one or more of the objectives articulated in the category discussed. One being gray water, condensate, and wastewater effluent reuse systems. Projects qualify that retrofit or replace existing landscape irrigation systems with more efficient landscape irrigation systems, including moisture and rain sensing equipment. Also qualifying are projects that instal any type of water meter in previously unmetered areas, and many more topics.
Oregon GPR Appendix A
Oregon GPR Appendix A
Oregon DEQ is required to finance a certain percentage of projects that utilize green infrastructure, address water and energy efficiency, or implement other environmentally innovative activities. DEQ refers to this percentage as the Green Project Reserve. All projects or project components counted toward the GPR requirement must clearly advance one or more of the objectives articulated in the category discussed below. This could be a project including constructed wetlands, projects that involve the management of wetlands to improve water quality and/or support green infrastructure efforts (e.g., flood attenuation), and stormwater harvesting and reuse projects, such as cisterns and the systems that allow for utilization of harvested stormwater, including pipes to distribute stormwater for reuse.
Oregon Point Source Application Instructions
Oregon Point Source Application Instructions
These are instructions for completing a Point Source loan application for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program. The completed application should provide DEQ staff with a comprehensive understanding of the project’s water quality benefits. The application contains nine sections: Applicant information, Project description, Green project components, Waterbody, Water quality/Public health benefits, Education and involvement, Schedule and budgeting, Supporting documentation, and Certification. Be prepared for the Oregon Point Source application to look for long term planning efforts and partnerships, the impact to water quality without the project, and other beneficial uses and outcomes from the project.
Hawaii Brochure on Using SRF
Hawaii Brochure on Using SRF
Save Energy, Water and Money with State Revolving Fund Loans. Hawaii’s infographic emphasizes the state’s commitment to sustainability by focusing on eligible projects, features of the loan, and advice on getting more information. 15-30% energy savings can be achieved, alongside offers to extend equipment life, energy rebates, and the decrease in air pollutant emissions through ongoing projects.
Hawaii Priority Criteria
Hawaii Priority Criteria
Hawaii priority SRF applicants must fill out the proposed form. This includes the following sections: water quality protection, green infrastructure, compliance and enforcement, and project need.
Alabama CWSRF Preapplication/Priority Criteria
Alabama CWSRF Preapplication/Priority Criteria
Applicants to the Alabama CWSRF will require Form 340. Project name, assistance requested, and loan applicant information should be collected alongside project engineer information, outside funding source information, community demographics, and factors used to rank the proposed project (the priority ranking system). Enforcement and compliance rating criteria, water quality improvement criteria, water/energy efficiency rating, stormwater management criteria, agricultural and nonpoint source pollution criteria, sustainability criteria, and growth criteria make up this section.
