The Biggest Missed Opportunity? Free Money

Asked about the biggest missed opportunity facing utilities today, Kristin Epstein of CDM Smith points to underutilized SRF funding opportunities. She explains that federal infrastructure funding distributed through state revolving fund programs still offers substantial financial assistance, including principal forgiveness that effectively functions as grant funding. Epstein emphasizes that utilities do not need to wait until their inventories are complete to pursue funding, and that they should move quickly to secure available funding while these programs remain accessible.