The EFCs have developed individual expertise in a number of areas, but they share many characteristics, including:
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Neutrality: The Centers are not aligned or governed by any public or private agency and adopt a neutral position in their work.
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Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Centers employ full and part time staff with experience in many disciplines. They are also able to draw on the expertise within their university community.
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Financial Expertise: The EFCs have developed and use several financial tools, including an environmental finance curriculum, grant and loan databases, and water system rate analysis.
The EFCN has worked on a number of projects across the country since 1992, including:
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Brownfields Remediation and Redevelopment
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Unified Source Water Protection
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Green Business Program Facilitation
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Public Management and Finance Program
For more information on the Environmental Finance Center Network follow this link: http://www.epa.gov/efinpage