The costs of environmental services, programs, and infrastructure continue to rise. At the same time, the individuals, communities, and governments tasked with paying for environmental protection are experiencing significant financial challenges. Whether a billion dollar effort to restore a region's polluted water supply, a $4,000 project to weatherize a financially disadvantaged family's home, or a program to replace a small town's 50-year-old water treatment plant, all environmental initiatives share a common challenge: who will pay and with what money? The EFC works with communities to implement strategies that help answer the basic “how will we pay” questions at the heart of successful environmental protection.
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The EFC's work promotes smart management and resilient business models for drinking water and wastewater utilities.
The EFC works with organizations, governments and tribes to promote sustainable finance for stormwater utilities, wetlands, and watersheds.
The EFC helps communities use pricing and financial incentives to reduce energy use and increase clean energy sources.
These free, interactive Rates Dashboards are designed to assist utility managers and local officials to compare and analyze water and wastewater rates against multiple characteristics.
