Membership FAQ

What is the cost of membership?Applied Solutions membership is no cost to local governments or municipal utilities.

What is Applied Solutions?Applied Solutions is a non-profit organization that was founded by a handful of local governments who saw the value of coordinating their efforts to have a meaningful impact on the future of our nation's economy. As our membership grows, so does the measurable effect of our collective work. We aim to work with our member governments to provide a more meaningful future.

Who are Applied Solutions members?Local Governments
Local or Municipal Utilities
Local or regional public agencies
State or federal governments
Nonprofits*
Corporations*

Click here for a full list of Applied Solutions local government members.

*These memberships include annual dues on a sliding scale. Please call Amy Bolten at (707) 547-1981 for more information.

What are the goals of Applied Solutions?
1. Generate an economic resurgence in America employing the collective leadership of local governments to accelerate efficiency in the design and planning of projects and through the aggregate impact of the local government bipartisan voice.

2. Develop innovative financial instruments and tools to enable counties and cities to leverage strained resources.

3. Achieve development success through deployment of next generation projects; projects that reduce financial risk, increase and stabilize economic viability and provide an ROI measured through: jobs created, clean energy generated water saved and reused, growth of local economies, gains in energy security through increased self sufficiency, recognition and influence of local government action and leadership engaged and leveraged by state and federal leaders and processes.

How can my local government join Applied Solutions?To begin the membership process, please fill out the form on the Membership page. We accept local government members from all over the world. Once the application has been reviewed, an email confirming your membership will be sent to you through the email address you provide.

If you have any questions regarding membership, please include them in the Comments or contact Amy Bolten at amy.bolten@scwa.ca.gov or (707) 547-1981.