Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

Founded in 1985, the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) directs programs that improve Georgia’s environment, protect natural resources, and promote economic development. GEFA provides loans for water, sewer and solid waste infrastructure; manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; administers land conservation loans and tax credits; and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks. 

To date, GEFA has provided more than $3 billion in low-interest loans to cities, counties and infrastructure authorities for more than 1,500 projects that improve water, sewer, stormwater and solid waste systems.