Congrats to UNC EFC Interim Executive Director Ahmed Rachid El-Khattabi, Ph.D., & coauthors Elsemarie Mullins & Kathyrn Obenshain on the publication of their research paper developing an index to assess utility viability in NC! Read the full paper here: journals.plos.org/water/article?…

Get your "greenium" with green bonds!🍃 Utilities seeking funding for water & wastewater projects with significant environmental benefits may benefit from lower interest rates with this innovative private market financing strategy. Read more on our blog: efc.sog.unc.edu/securing-the-g…

Communities across NC face challenges related to their infrastructure, job shortages, & climate change. Next month, join ncIMPACT Initiative & the UNC EFC for a FREE webinar to learn about how solutions to these challenges are connected, & how to access them: reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.asp…

📣 Calling all NC water and sewer utility managers, clerks, and finance officers! Join UNC School of Government's Kara Millonzi September 17 & 18 for the Utilities Billing and Collections Administration course. Participants earn 8 CPE hours. Learn more & register here: sog.unc.edu/courses/utilit…

Attend this Oct. 22 webinar to learn how workforce needs, environmental challenges, and the emergence of green jobs can positively impact the built and natural community across North Carolina. Register now: reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.asp… #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay #NorthCarolina

The UNC EFC hosted the Highly Treated Wastewater Pilot Summit this week in Chapel Hill. Towns received funds from the NC General Assembly to complete major upgrades to their wastewater systems. You can learn how to find and access funding opportunities. lnkd.in/e5X-pTDu

The NC Floodplain listserv offers a platform to exchange information, ask questions, & share resources for floodplain management. Much of the discussion is now centered around Hurricane Helene to aid recovery efforts. Subscribe & view past messages here: efc.sog.unc.edu/listserv/

Jobseekers, local government leaders, nonprofit professionals & more: Join us next Tuesday, 10/22 for a FREE webinar to learn about job opportunities & how to help your community meet challenges related to infrastructure, job shortages, & climate change. carolinaacross100.unc.edu/osow-collabora…

UNC EFC Interim Executive Director Dr. AR El-Khattabi moderated a panel at Water Institute UNC's 2024 Water & Health Conference, with speakers from N.C. DEQ U.S. EPA Orange Water & Sewer Authority & North Carolina Conservation Network They discussed how utilities can balance service, sustainability, affordability & water conservation

Check out our Financial Benchmarks Series for a snapshot of a water/sewer utility's financial health & understand key financial indicators: efc.sog.unc.edu/resource/finan… Funded by NC Collaboratory Want more guidance? The UNC EFC is here to help! Reach us at efc.sog.unc.edu/contact-us/

As our neighbors in western NC recover from Hurricane Helene, we're sharing information & resources to help water/sewer systems navigate this emergency. Read & share to learn more: NCWaterWARN: efc.sog.unc.edu/ncwaterwarn-wh… Resuming service after an emergency: efc.sog.unc.edu/resumieg-water…

Navigating disaster recovery can be daunting. Join us for a webinar on Thursday, 11/14 to hear from experts at UNC School of Government FEMA NC Emergency Management & N.C. DEQ for guidance on procurement during emergencies & ensuring eligibility for FEMA Public Assistance. Register: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/164e478…

Ensuring tribal communities have access to funding to maintain robust and safe infrastructure is critical to public health, especially after disasters like Hurricane Helene. Read about targeted funding for tribal utilities in this month's blog: efc.sog.unc.edu/federal-water-…

Looking to sharpen your skills in pricing, infrastructure finance planning & identifying funding resources for water & wastewater utilities? Join us for the UNC EFC's Annual Water & Wastewater Finance Strategies Workshop on February 3-4, 2025! Register: sog.unc.edu/courses/water-…

🌟Update: To alleviate travel hardships, we're opening this course to remote participation. You can attend either in person or via Zoom. Those who have already registered may switch to the remote option. The course fee is the same for both. Register: sog.unc.edu/courses/water-…

It's still January, which means now is a good opportunity for local governments to make New Year’s resolutions for their water utility in 2025. Read more about setting goals for utility financial health and the UNC EFC tools that can help on our blog: efc.sog.unc.edu/resolutions-fo…

📣Last chance! Registration for the UNC EFC's Annual Water & Wastewater Finance Strategies Workshop closes Monday, 1/27 at noon. Join us in person or online February 3-4, 2025! Learn more and register here: sog.unc.edu/courses/water-…

Thank you to all who joined the UNC School of Government Water & Wastewater Finance Workshop! Grateful to our speakers for sharing key insights!💧We look forward to seeing you next year! #WaterFinance

Season 6 of #ncIMPACT premieres Feb 7 at 7:30 PM on PBS North Carolina. Hear from leaders in #NC counties whose groundbreaking solutions could reshape disaster preparedness nationwide. Starting Friday - watch online or in the PBS app: bit.ly/40GLr90