Funding – CSWEA

CSWEA Resource Recovery and Energy Committee of the Future – R2E Funding Resources

Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA)

Community financing/technical assistance for public infrastructure
Protect public health and environment, promote economic growth
3 revolving loan funds provide Money for:
Drinking Water
Clean Water
Transportation

Point Source Implementation Grant (PSIG)

Administered through the Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
Designed specifically for WWTF’s
Ideal for large, costly projects
Applicants required to be on “Project Priority List”
PSIG grants are intended to:
- Help meet TMDL plans
- Reduce Phosphorus to <1mg/l
- Reduce total nitrogen <10 mg/l
- Meet/exceed MPCA requirements

Energy Savings Company (ESCO)

Third party ESCO pays for project à Energy savings reimburse ESCO
Guaranteed by ESCO
Varying payoff times
Ideal for large municipal projects
Long-term property owner
Large consumer of energy

Green Project Reserves Funding

Administered by EPA/MPCA
Low interest loans for municipalities
Through Clean Water Revolving Fund
For green infrastructure, water, or energy efficiency
Up to $500,000; not as many requirements as other grants

USDA Rural Development Grants

“Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program”
Water, Wastewater, Stormwater
Communities under 10,000
Expands water infrastructure to protect people and environment
“Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program”
For rural communities
Money for renewable energy and off grid energy generation

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To provide a Water Environment Federation (WEF) organization (Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin) offering multiple opportunities for the exchange of water quality knowledge and experiences among its members and the public and to foster a greater awareness of water quality achievements and challenges.

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