Purchasing Environmental Progress
by Grace Edinger, Senior Manager of the Restoration Economy Center and Harry Huntley, Senior Agriculture Policy Analyst.
Purchasing Environmental Progress: Some state programs have fully bought into innovation, others are stuck writing paper checks.
States are major buyers of restoration outcomes, but they usually purchase these outcomes through traditional construction contracts and bid processes. Some state programs are leading the way with outcomes-based procurement that speeds up timelines and creates assurances around project success. This paper features those efforts and makes recommendations for others that are well-positioned to adopt Pay for Success (PFS) programs. We compile case studies, share opportunities, and provide constructive recommendations with a focus on underlying legislative authority.