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The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation 10 th Annual Symposium on Environmental & Energy Systems Oncenter Complex, Syracuse, NY September 28, 2010 David Paterson, Governor Pete Grannis, Chairman Matthew J. Driscoll, President & CEO

The Environmental Facilities Corporation Providing Low-cost Financing and Technical Assistance to Municipalities, Businesses, and NY State Agencies for Environmental Projects A Public Benefit Corporation Accountability Transparency Clean Water State Revolving Fund (1987 Clean Water Act Amendments) Clean Water Program: 50% Interest Subsidy Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (1997 Safe Drinking Water Act) Drinking Water Program: 33. 3% Interest Subsidy NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

NYS Water Infrastructure Needs CW - $36. 2 Billion: 20 Years $11 Billion in Urgent Need DW - $38 Billion: 20 years Historic Declines in Federal Funding Delayed Projects NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Aging Sewers Combined Sewer Overflow Over 100 years old Declining Water Quality Agricultural and Other Nonpoint Sources of nutrients September 28, 2010

NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010 SOURCE: 305 (b) Water Quality Report

National Water and Sewer System Numbers 850 billion gallons of untreated wastewater discharged annually 32 years average useful life of water treatment equipment $390 billion to replace and build new wastewater systems over next 20 years $10, 000 per household cost of replacing water mains and treatment plants 3% of US electricity demand accounted for by water systems Electricity is the second largest operational cost for wastewater treatment plants NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Water and Sewer Systems Water and Sewer Infrastructure Spending Nation-wide (a) 2005: $90. 1 billion ($305 per capita) 2050 projections (b): $133. 5 billion: at current population trends $115. 7 billion: at 50% reduction in immigration $90. 1 billion: at zero population growth Notes: a: Capital, operations, and maintenance spending by federal, state and local governments in 2006 dollars. b: Assumes per capita spending remains at 2005 levels. Sources: Congressional Budget Office, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Water Works Association, Pew Research Center. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

An Underfunded Legacy Federal Wastewater Treatment Funding 1986 -2010 Appropriations ($billion) Federal Fiscal Year In the last year, federal lawmakers have allocated more than $10 billion for water infrastructure programs, one of the largest such commitments in history. An EPA study estimated that $335 billion would be needed simply to maintain the nation’s drinking water systems in coming decades. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Clean Water SRF Leverage rate financing with 50% subsidy for up to 30 years Hardship financing as low as 0% interest for up to 30 years Short term financing for 3 years at 0% interest NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Drinking Water SRF Leverage rate financing with 33% subsidy for up to 30 years Hardship financing at 0% interest for 30 years, Only if needed to reach “Target Service Charge” Short Term Financing for 3 years at 0% interest SRF Backed, Guarantee Program Communities Fund Benefit From the Corporation’s AAA Rating components of projects that are “green” At least 20% of 2010 federal cap grant must go for green components NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

How SRF Programs Work NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

CWSRF Intended Use Plan (IUP) The Intended Use Plan (IUP), published on an annual basis, identifies funds available to the CWSRF and uses of those funds. Effective October 1 st through September 30 th (Federal Fiscal Year) Project Priority Lists of potentially eligible projects Annual List (Projects expecting financing in current year) Multi-Year List (Projects to be financed in future years) Excerpt from 20 XX Final CWSRF IUP - Project Category: B Service Area Project Description Project # Applicant Name C 1 -XXX-XX-00 GREAT NECK, VILLAGE OF VILLAGE STP UP C 1 -XXX-XX-00 NASSAU COUNTY BAY PARK, SD #2 C 6 -XXX-XX-00 UTICA, CITY OF C 9 -XXX-XX-00 Est. Amount Additional Above ST SPDES no Score $17, 200, 000 NY 0022128 154 NPS, STMSEW $430, 000 NY 0026450 113 PHASE A 1 CSO, I/I CORR $2, 850, 000 NY 0025780 112 TONAWANDA, TOWN OF PARKERS-FRIES INTERCEPTOR COLL, INT $24, 310, 000 NY 0026395 111 C 6 -XXX-XX-00 ONEIDA COUNTY PHASE 1 CSO, I/I CORR $5, 300, 000 NY 0025780 107 C 6 -XXX-XX-01 ONEIDA COUNTY PHASE 2 A CSO, I/I CORR $20, 500, 000 NY 0025780 107 “Subsidy Line” NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Short-Term CWSRF Financing Market-Rate Interest-Free Project Score below the IUP subsidy Line, or for short-term project costs above the amount available Interest-Free Project Score above the IUP subsidy line AAA/Aaa Borrowing Rates 0% Interest SRF “line of credit” is available for up to 3 years or readiness for longterm financing, whichever is sooner, for recommended minimum term of six months NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation EFC Works like a credit card…SRF line of credit for municipalities to charge project costs. September 28, 2010

CWSRF Short-Term Application Submission A Complete CWSRF STF Application: 1) Signed Application Form 2) Application Checklist 3) Approvable Engineering Report 4) Adoption of a Bond Resolution 5) Completion of the State Environmental Review Process (SERP) 6) Approval of project by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (SHPO or OPRHP) 7) Approval of Sewer District Formation by the State Comptroller’s Office (if necessary) NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Long-Term CWSRF Financing 30 years…works just like a home mortgage… Long-Term Market Rate Subsidized- Interest (4. 06% June 2010) (2. 03% June 2010) Below the Subsidy Line Above the Subsidy Line AAA/Aaa Borrowing Rates Plus 50% interest rate subsidy for up to 30 years Final financing costs are determined when project approvals are in place. Major contracts awarded, permits in place. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Hardship Eligibility The CWSRF Hardship Program provides long-term financing at a reduced interest rate, as low as 0%, to communities that have been determined to be economically distressed by the implementation of an eligible water quality improvement project. Available for point source (Section 212) projects with a total project cost up to $14 million. Project must be listed on annual list of IUP above subsidy line. A hardship application form must be submitted to be considered for hardship eligibility including information on: Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) served by the project Existing sewer debt service Existing and projected operation and maintenance cost Project cost funded by other sources (grant, loan, municipal sources, etc. ) Hardship Confirmation Letter with Two Year Expiration. Hardship projects in IUP Category D NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

2010 CWSRF Highlights $225 million Federal Appropriation Principal Forgiveness (PF) / Grants NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation $112 million available for clean water projects Green Innovations Grant Program $736 million in CWSRF loans are available to communities. Funding for stand-alone “green” projects $15 million available for Fall 2010 Application Process U. S. EPA recognized New York’s CWSRF with the 2009 “Pisces Award for Performance and Innovation in the SRF” for the GIGP September 28, 2010

2010 IUP Principal Forgiveness For Disadvantaged Communities Category $7. 4 million Category $29. 8 C - New York City million Category $30 B - Population between 3, 500 to 1, 000 million Category $30 A - Population up to 3, 500 D - Hardship Communities million NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Co-funding Opportunities USDA New Rural Development loan/grant program York State DEC Water Quality Improvement Program Office of Community Renewal CDBG Program NYSERDA Water/Wastewater programs NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

EFC Client Services Application Development – Intended Use Plan Legal, Engineering, Financial Expertise Individual Project Consultations On-site Visits Field Offices Public Outreach and Education Co-Funding Post Closing Assistance NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Things to Come: Scoring System Initiative Feedback will be Essential to Success of CWSRF/DWSRF Asset Management Smart Growth Fair (Not Full) Cost Pricing “Green” Priorities/Energy Efficiency Federal/State/Local Partnership NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Green Innovation Grant Program $15 million Available for “Green” Infrastructure Projects Water Efficiency: Reuse, Energy Conserve or Improve Water Efficiency: Reduce Green Energy Consumption or Produce Clean Energy Wet Weather Infrastructure: Maintain, Restore, or Mimic Natural Systems to Infiltrate, Evaporate or Recycle Stormwater Environmental Innovation: Manage Water Resources to Prevent or Remove Pollution in an Economically Sustainable Way NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP) Begun under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Post Program Analysis by Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Analysis of program data and survey of applicants NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

GIGP: Who Can Apply? Any corporation which is organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York which is empowered to develop a project Municipality School district* Soil and water conservation district* Not-for-profit Partnership Association * Only eligible for GIGP Grants under existing State laws. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

What Kind of Projects? Point Source - Clean Water Act Section 212 Projects I Secondary Treatment II Advanced Treatment III-A Infiltration/Inflow III-B Sewer System Rehabilitation IV-A New Collector Sewers IV-B New Interceptors V CSO Correction VI Storm Sewers (In Phase I and Phase II MS 4 areas) X Recycled Water Distribution Ex. Wastewater Treatment Plants NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Non Point Source Projects - Clean Water Act Section 319 VII-A Agricultural Cropland VII-B Agricultural Animals VII-C Silviculture VII-D Urban, excluding decentralized systems, Green Infrastructure VII-E Ground Water, unknown source VII-F Marinas Ex. Regional Digester/Bioenergy Facility NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation VII-G Resource Extraction VII-H Brownfields VII-I Storage Tanks VII-J Sanitary Landfills VII-K Hydromodification VII-L Individual/Decentralized Systems Ex. Porous Pavement September 28, 2010

Estuary Assistance – CWA Section 320 Projects Implementation of US-EPA Approved Estuary Conservation and Management Plans for: New York-New Jersey Harbor Peconic Bay Long Island Sound Estuaries NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Westcott Reservoir Awarded $753, 543 in GIGP for demonstration project Microturbine System 3 rd largest water tanks in the world Expected to generate 438, 000 k. Wh of electricity annually Solar Photovoltaic System Expected to produce 56, 000 k. Wh of power annually The energy generated from the new systems will allow the facility to operate almost entirely “off-the-grid” NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

GIGP 2010 Objectives Protects, improves or enhances water quality, aquatic or riparian habitat Spur Innovation Build Green Capacity Facilitate Technology Transfer Fund Strategic and Highly Visible Demonstration Projects Foster Local Program Development Lead to Larger Scale Implementation Efforts Encourage Outreach and Education Incorporate Smart Growth / Livability Principles NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010 Philadelphia Water Department and WRT

Porous Pavement Lindenhurst Library - Suffolk County

Seagrit Planting Bed – NYC Green Streets NYC, NY

GIGP 2010 Grants Two types of Grants: Construction Grants Grant for up to 90% of construction costs, not exceeding $750, 000 Require complete Engineering Report (treatment plant projects) or concept plan and feasibility report for green infrastructure / stormwater projects at time of application. Design Grants Grant for up to 50% of design costs, not exceeding $50, 000 per project Require complete Feasibility Study (treatment plants) or Concept Plan (green infrastructure / stormwater projects) at time of application. NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

GIGP 2010 Eligibility Must be eligible under SRF and US EPA SRF 2010 Green Project Reserve requirements. Meet all applicable NYS design standards. Demonstrate the capacity to own, operate, and maintain the proposed project. Meet Davis Bacon Act requirements Meet Federal DBE Program requirements Prevailing wage rates paid Ensure nondiscriminatory actions in the award and administration of contracts Must be under committed/contract with EFC by September 2011 NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Application Tips Focus on one innovative demonstration project Submit a complete and concise application Project selection based on GIGP 2010 goals and objectives Green Roof – Rockefeller Center NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010

Stay Informed www. nysefc. org Email SRF Newsletter Sign up to receive EFC’s Receive immediate notice quarterly newsletter of new and updated funding opportunities, programs, and initiatives NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation Webcasts Join EFC live to discuss important issues September 28, 2010

EFC President and CEO Matthew J. Driscoll@nysefc. org NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation 625 Broadway Albany, NY 12207 1. 800. 882. 9721 www. nysefc. org Financing for a Sustainable Future NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation September 28, 2010