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EPA Advances President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Through Accelerated Investments in America’s Water Infrastructure

As highlighted in President Trump's State of the Union address and in support of the President's Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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EPA Provides $47.7 Million Loan to Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for Water Infrastructure...

EPA WIFIA loan will improve local wastewater infrastructure, create jobs, and better protect Deer Creek (Lenexa, Kan., Dec. 21, 2018) – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S....
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EPA Updates Key Tool for Communities to Use in Turning Current and Formerly Contaminated...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing updates to a mapping tool under its RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative, that will help communities, developers, and other stakeholders site renewable energy on current and formerly contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites.
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EPA Provides $47.7 Million Loan to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for Water...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $47.7 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District in Missouri to help finance its Deer Creek Sanitary Tunnel and Sanitary Relief project.
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EPA Recognizes Maine Project to Protect Drinking Water Infrastructure

A project in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, was among four projects in New England to repair and upgrade drinking water infrastructure that were recognized for excellence and innovation by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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EPA Provides $614 Million Loan to the City of San Diego for Innovative Water...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a $614 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of San Diego, Calif., to help finance its Pure Water project.
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EPA Recognizes Wilmington, Delaware’s Renewable Energy and Biosolids Facility for Excellence and Innovation in...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has recognized Wilmington, Delaware’s renewable energy and biosolids facility for excellence and innovation. The Wilmington facility was one of 30 clean water infrastructure projects honored within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program
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ReWa in South Carolina Recognized by EPA for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water...

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) - Reedy River Basin Sewer Tunnel in Greenville, S.C. as one of 30 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program.
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EPA invites projects in California, Arizona to apply for WIFIA water infrastructure loans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 12 projects in California and one project in Arizona to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. A total of 39 projects have been invited to apply nationwide
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EPA Invites Narragansett Bay Commission to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting the Narragansett Bay Commission in Providence, R.I., to apply for a $251 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to make infrastructure improvements to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs).
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Acting EPA Administrator Wheeler Statement on America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018

Acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released the following statement on President Donald Trump signing America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 into law today
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EPA Awards Close to $19 Million to Vermont to Support Local Clean Water Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the State of Vermont was awarded a total of $18,966,000 in Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) grants to finance community-based water infrastructure projects, such as upgrades to municipal sewage plants and public drinking water systems.

EPA Finalizes Nearly $7 Million Plan to Clean Up Lead-Contaminated Soil at Residential Properties...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up lead-contaminated soil at approximately 28 residences that are impacted by the former Flintkote Plant property at the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund Site, in Lockport, N.Y. As part of a multi-phased, comprehensive cleanup of the Eighteen Mile Creek Site
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EPA reaches landmark agreement with Kamehameha Schools to conduct cesspool audit of over 3,000...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kamehameha Schools (KS) announced a landmark agreement in which KS will audit over 3,000 properties spanning more than 365,000 acres to identify and close large-capacity cesspools (LCCs).
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EPA Announces Public Hearing on Affordable Clean Energy Proposal

On October 1, 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing on the proposed Affordable Clean Energy proposal in Chicago, Ill. The proposal would replace the prior administration’s Power Plan (CPP)
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U.S. EPA, Orange County Water District to announce multi-million dollar WIFIA loan to expand...

Tomorrow, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Mike Stoker will be joined by Orange County Water District (OWCD) Board President Denis Bilodeau to announce the closure of a multi-million dollar Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan.
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EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge Invites Students to Address Stormwater Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching its seventh annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a green infrastructure design competition open to colleges and universities across the country.
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EPA Receives Record Number of Letters of Interest for WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loans

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received 62 letters of interest (LOIs) collectively requesting $9.1 billion in loans from a wide range of prospective borrowers in response to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program’s 2018 Notice of Funding Availability.
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New Funding Opportunities for Water Infrastructure Projects in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska

Cities and towns in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska are facing an immediate and growing challenge – the aging drinking water infrastructure. Water mains are sometimes a century old. As the infrastructure breaks down, it takes a toll on local economies, public health, and the environment.
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EPA Provides Nearly $70 Million Loan for Omaha Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a $69.7 million loan to the city of Omaha, Nebraska, to help finance its Saddle Creek Retention Treatment Basin. This marks the second loan

Business Real Estate Press Releases

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How Have Kitchens Changed Over the Past Six Years? Restb.ai uses...

Kitchens have long been considered the heart of a home, but what are homebuyers looking for in kitchens today? Over the past six years, evolving buyer preferences have reshaped layouts

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Senators Reverend Warnock, Ossoff Secure Over $500,000 to Assist Homeless Veterans...

Funding will provide rental assistance for homeless veterans, as well as case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Housing Authority of Atlanta will receive $314,034, and the Housing Authority of East Point will receive $258,867