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The Hydrogen Economy: Water Demand, Management Strategies, and Global Forecasts, 2024–2030
Hydrogen has emerged as a key focal point in the global energy transition. From policy road maps in Europe and Australia to financial incentives in the U.S. (i.e., the Inflation Reduction Act), governments on every continent are dedicating resources to the nascent sector. With several thousand projects and hydrogen hubs in various stages of development, the hydrogen economy’s growth relies on one key raw material input: water.
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Global Lessons Learned: Utility Strategies for Developing and Commercializing Water Reuse
Bluefield’s team of water experts has analyzed the business models of select reuse projects in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, investigating how strategic decisions are...
3 Apr. 2024
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. Stormwater Infrastructure Market: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts & Investment Outlook, 2024–2030
Comprehensive U.S. stormwater market analysis plus company profiles of leading stormwater equipment and infrastructure suppliers coming in May 2024.
28 Mar. 2024
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q1 2024
The 2021 signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriated a historic US$63.3 billion for U.S. water infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure from 2022–2026....
11 Mar. 2024
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Collaborative Project Delivery: State Policies and Market Trends for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Public sector project owners, engineering & design firms, and contractors are grappling with project cost overruns, delays, and contractual disputes that are slowing execution and...
8 Mar. 2024
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA): Tracking the Spending, Q1 2024
On 15 November 2021, the US$1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed, ushering in substantial federal funding to bolster the nation's infrastructure. The...
12 Feb. 2024
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State of the Market: PFAS Policy Landscape, Forecasts, and Competitive Analysis
Bluefield’s PFAS remediation forecast shows that drinking water utilities will spend nearly US$13.5 billion between 2023 and 2030, up from a previously forecasted total of...
7 Dec. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q4 2023
The IIJA has announced a substantial US$22.8 billion for water infrastructure, signaling progress in investment. However, the actual funds reaching end recipients are lagging, with...
30 Nov. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.
Lead and Copper Rule Transitions Toward 2024 Deadline
On 30 November 2023, the EPA announced the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). Among several key provisions, the proposed LCRI would require most...
28 Nov. 2023
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
U.S. Municipal Water & Sewer: Annual Utility Rate Index, 2023
Bluefield Research has for the eighth consecutive year engaged in a comprehensive analysis of water and sewer rates for 50 of the largest U.S. cities....
8 Nov. 2023
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U.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2023
Public feedback regarding EPA’s proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) suggests a long road ahead. Upon closure of the public comment period in May, the EPA...
18 Sep. 2023
Quarterly Review + DataAnalysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events. Data access available to Data Navigator seat holders.