Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

10/15/2026

Reliable, clean water is the engine that powers our economy, our health, and our communities.

This October 15, GEFA is proud to observe and highlight the need for ongoing investments in resilient water infrastructure to ensure clean and reliable water for generations to come.

Learn more: https://thevalueofwater.org/imagineaday

10/06/2026

U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Electricity Catherine Jereza visited Marietta Power and Water Oct. 2 as part of the Powering America Roadshow highlighting energy infrastructure and grid improvements.

Last fall, Marietta received a $2.6 million grant from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) through its Grid Resilience Program to help fund new equipment that can quickly identify and isolate problems on the electric grid. The project is expected to cut local outage minutes in half, helping improve reliability for customers.

GEFA Executive Director Trey Bennett, joined federal, state, and local officials for a tour of the facility and a firsthand look at the project.

09/28/2026

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority has awarded $944,765 in workforce training grants to the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Labor to support emerging energy jobs and strengthen Georgia’s workforce pipeline.

The grants, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the U.S. Department of Energy’s State Energy Program, will support two workforce initiatives. These investments will help expand career pathways, strengthen connections between education and industry, and prepare Georgians for opportunities in the state’s evolving energy sector.

Learn more: https://gefa.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-09-28/workforce-grants-awarded-support-emerging-energy-jobs-georgia

09/16/2026

The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is entering into an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to implement energy-efficiency improvements. Through an ESPC, facilities make energy and water efficiency improvements and use the resulting cost savings to pay for the projects over time.

GWCC partnered with Trane, an energy services company, to conduct an energy audit to determine the most appropriate conservation measures to implement. The energy efficiency projects at GWCC, which will include building automation and control upgrades, will result in guaranteed savings estimated at $2.5 million in the first year.

Over the term of the contract, savings will exceed $87.9 million. The total project cost is $36.9 million. Bank of America will finance the project with an 18-year, 6.45 percent loan.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) today announced the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is entering into an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to implement energy-efficiency improvements.

09/11/2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost and honor the first responders, service members, and ordinary citizens who demonstrated extraordinary courage and compassion in the hours and days that followed. Their stories and sacrifices remain part of our nation’s history. Today, we pause to remember, reflect, and honor their memory. We will never forget.

“Freedom is a fragile thing and it's never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by way of inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.” – Ronald Reagan

09/11/2026

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the state $499,385,000 to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene strengthen the resilience of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and respond to water-related emergencie...

08/12/2026

Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates—a statewide, residential incentive program—has surpassed $50 million in rebates issued to households across the state. The rebates are helping Georgia families reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and invest in lasting energy-efficient upgrades. Since the program’s launch, more than 3,500 households have saved, on average, $1,407 on estimated annual energy costs, with an average rebate amount of $12,104.

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) announced today that Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates—a statewide, residential incentive program—has surpassed $50 million in rebates issued to households across the state. The rebates are helping Georgia families reduce energy costs, improve hom...

08/04/2026

🚨 FBI PSA: Malicious Cyber Actors Targeting Water and Wastewater Sector PLCs

The FBI warns that malicious cyber actors are conducting cyber attacks targeting operational technology devices. These threat actors are remotely accessing internet-facing PLCs, changing IPs and passwords, and causing operational disruption, including pressure loss and flooding.

Key Protective Measures:
➡️ Disconnect PLCs from the public-facing internet
➡️ Change default passwords
➡️ Restrict network access
➡️ Set physical PLC mode switches to “Run”
➡️ Maintain manual operation capability
➡️ Review PLC project files
➡️ Plan for end-of-life replacements

If you or someone you know has sustained similar OT outages, please contact your local FBI field office and file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

For full details and guidance: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/malicious-cyber-actors-targeting-water-and-wastewater-sector-internet--facing-programmable-logic-controllers-causing-operational-disruptions

07/15/2026

Last month, Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates celebrated the completion of a 76-unit multifamily building in Norcross, Ga., providing energy-efficient housing for residents age 55 and older. Upgrades to the individual units included air sealing, electric cooking appliances, and insulation. Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates is proud to help residents save money on their energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes. Attendees included GEFA’s Trey Bennett, Kristofor Anderson, Shane Hix, and Anita Wilson; members of Walton Communities, including CFO Corbin Adams; the contractor on the project, SK Collaborative; and the Guidehouse multifamily implementation team.

07/14/2026

Virginia Thom was joined by Annabelle Tolmich and Christopher Weaver with the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government to discuss the Georgia Stormwater Dashboard at the Georgia Association of Water Professionals - GAWP Annual Conference. The recently released stormwater dashboard is available at https://georgiawaterrates.org.