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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 funding package comprises up to US$63 billion for Water Infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure appropriations. U.S. & Canada Municipal Water $2,500–4,500Storm Boris Tests Central Europe Flood Control
On 18 September 2024, Storm Boris dropped 500 mm of rain in less than 48 hours across Central and Eastern Europe. The extreme weather event caused over €3 billion in insured losses and dozens of fatalities spanning from Germany to Romania. Improved infrastructure, flood barriers, and weather forecasting spared the region from the significantly greater impact of similar floods in 1997, 2002, and 2010. Europe Municipal Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONUniversal Automation and Opportunities for Industrial Water
In total, industrial water facilities in the U.S. are expected to spend over US$262 billion between 2024 and 2030 on operational expenses such as labor, chemicals, and energy. They are also expected to use over 58 trillion gallons (220 billion cubic meters) of water per year. A new approach to automation can help these industries through water, energy, and chemical savings. All Subscriptions Free with RegistrationU.S. & Canada Municipal Water: Key Trends, Deals, and Policy in Water Management, Q3 2024
In the first Clean Watersheds Needs Survey report to Congress in 10 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated that the project requirements to meet the water quality goals defined by the Clean Water Act will surpass US$630 billion over the next 20 years. U.S. & Canada Municipal Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION
2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry / Complimentary White Paper
This Bluefield Research paper examines the potential impacts of the upcoming governing scenarios (i.e., Democratic and Republican) on the municipal utility service providers and industrial water and wastewater sectors. Complimentary with website registration.
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Mandating Water Conservation: California Takes Leading Role in Long-Term U.S. Water Strategy
Urban water conservation regulations designed to make water conservation “a California way of life,” mandates that 405 urban water suppliers—serving 95% of the state’s population—meet conservation targets starting in 2027.
Hot Topic Alert / Water for High Tech: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Data Centers in the U.S. and Canada
High-tech industrial water markets are seeing a lot of change—from rising demand for data and the energy transition to a focus on corporate sustainability—amplifying the need for water management spend and solutions. High capital investments and growth in both semiconductor manufacturing and data centers highlight opportunities for water management. For this reason, Bluefield water experts shared their analysis with clients on the growth opportunities in North America’s scaling semiconductor and data center industries.
Are U.K. Utilities Ready for the AMP8 Investment Cycle?
The U.K.’s water sector is facing uncharted waters and a critical juncture in preparation for the upcoming AMP8 investment cycle. This cycle sets the financial agenda for the world’s most privatized water market, with a proposed £104.6 billion investment.
President & CEO, California Water Service Group