As European governments strive toward energy-efficiency targets of 2030 and the broader goal to establish a decarbonized building stock by 2050, water management within buildings has emerged as a key area of focus. France, Germany and the UK contain over 49% of the 6.9 billion m2 of non-residential building stock in Europe. With an estimated annual… Continue reading Water Solutions for Commercial Building Infrastructure: Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape (France, Germany, UK)
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Smart Water Meter Rollouts Gain Momentum in Texas
In July 2016, Austin Water in Texas was awarded a US $80.2 million loan to replace customers’ water meters with smart meters — as well as another US $87 million for the improvement of the city’s reclaimed water system. Several municipalities across Texas have already rolled out advanced water metering infrastructure. The planned rollout in… Continue reading Smart Water Meter Rollouts Gain Momentum in Texas
U.S. Public Water System Violations (2011-H1 2016)
Data Insight: Bluefield tracks violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act by public water systems More than 42 million people served by public water systems in the 50 U.S. states and Native American reservations are potentially impacted by violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. U.S. EPA violations, totaling a combined 3,286 at the end of… Continue reading U.S. Public Water System Violations (2011-H1 2016)
Brexit: UK Water Sector Players Brace for Impact
Brexit has injected another level of uncertainty into the municipal water sector, requiring all foreign investors to reassess their UK portfolios. Overall, the municipal water sector responds more gradually to market and policy changes than other sectors, and the AMP6 guarantees predictability in terms of infrastructure investment levels through 2020. However, The UK water industry will… Continue reading Brexit: UK Water Sector Players Brace for Impact
