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23 Dec 2025

Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction 
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.

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Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction 

Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts...
23 Dec. 2025
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Rockwell Still Resisting Emerson’s Offers for Deal 

On 22 November 2017 Milwaukee-based Rockwell Automation rejected St. Louis- based Emerson Electric’s proposed acquisition for to US$225 per share, or approximately US$29 billion. This...
28 Nov. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Variable Frequency Drives: U.S. Municipal Industry Trends & Market Forecast 

U.S. water & wastewater utilities are increasingly seeking alternatives to become more energy-efficient, drive down operating costs, address resiliency and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure. As such,...
27 Oct. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water Solutions for Commercial Building Infrastructure: Market Dynamics and Competitive Landscape (France, Germany, UK) 

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...
17 Oct. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.

Water Network for Energy Efficiency: Europe’s Utilities Address Key Supply, Treatment Segments 

Energy efficiency has become a key priority of European utilities. A combination of policy, market factors, and local network characteristics are driving water utilities
28 Jan. 2017
Insight ReportDeep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.