Data science is a rapidly growing field. A 2017 article by Amar Numanović describes how data science might be used in the public sector. This article recommends using data science for “transparent, accountable, and responsive government.” Denver and Boston have developed dashboards showing … Read more
In 2016, the North Carolina legislature commissioned a six-year nutrient management study for the purpose of reevaluating the nutrient management strategies for the Jordan Lake and Falls Lake watersheds. In year two of the Falls Lake study, researchers at the … Read more
The one-pager below was created to provide step-by-step instructions for those interested in the Arkansas Water and Wastewater Rates Dashboard.
Post by Elsemarie Mullins and Kimberly Kirkhart Since the EFC’s last blog post about Federal Funding for Coronavirus relief, more guidance has been released regarding how funds will be distributed and what utilities can expect. Although the previous fact sheets … Read more
This page is a resource for utilities seeking to learn about and receive guidance regarding federal funding for coronavirus aid, including funds for bill payment assistance and infrastructure projects. It is not comprehensive and will be updated only occasionally, but many of the resources outside the EFC … Read more
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This post is long overdue in many ways – the EFC has had lots of big changes over the past year and a half – but is also well timed as it offers a chance to showcase the EFC’s new … Read more
On May 27th, Quantified Ventures issued a press release regarding the evaluation of the first ever Environmental Impact Bond (EIB). EIBs are innovative pay-for-performance debt-financing mechanisms that have been used to finance green infrastructure projects in DC, Atlanta GA, and … Read more
The North Carolina Water and Wastewater Rates Dashboard was updated with 2021 data and the 2021 North Carolina Water and Wastewater Rates Report was published. Check them out today and join us for our June 15 webinar. We are thankful for another year of … Read more
The current housing market boom leads to large tracts of available land being swept up into the hands of private developers. For many local governments, development is good. It provides access to new tax revenues and tends to perpetuate growth; … Read more
