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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 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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U.S. Investor-Owned Water Utilities, M&A Deals and Trends, Q4 2017
Through Q3 2017, more than US$263 million of IOU acquisitions for 62 deals have been completed. American Water completed three tuck-in acquisitions. Texas and Pennsylvania continue...
15 Oct. 2017
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Cal Water Seeks Biosolid Management Efficiency
On 29 September 2017, Drylet announced a successful trial with California Water Services Group to utilize the Texas-based firm’s biocatalyst technology to reduce sludge and associated...
1 Nov. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Declining Construction Spend Raises Questions for Water Sector
In September 2017, the U.S. Census’ monthly construction report further highlighted a downward trajectory in water supply and sewage and waste disposal spend. This negative...
20 Nov. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
DC Water De-risks Innovation With Impact Finance
DC Water, one of the 850 water & wastewater utility networks across the U.S. with a combined sewer system, has deployed an innovative financing tool to...
28 Nov. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
U.S. Desal Trudges Towards Corpus Christi
On 7 November 2017, the City Council in Corpus Christi, Texas approved an agreement with Freese and Nichols to begin planning the proposed sewater desalination...
13 Dec. 2017
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Barrick Gold, Chile Sketch Smart Water Strategies
On 17 January 2018, Chile’s environmental authority SMA sanctioned Barrick Gold with the permanent closure of its Pascua Lama mine. The decision is based on...
26 Jan. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Tracing the Arc of Puerto Rico’s Evolving Water Infrastructure Troubles
On 24 January 2018, Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) released a working draft of a revised fiscal plan to address capital improvement projects,...
8 Feb. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Potential Impacts of EPA Roll-Backs on Water & Wastewater
On 12 February 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its FY2019 Budget Proposal, totaling US$6.14 billion. If executed as proposed, this budget will...
1 Mar. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Water In Humanitarian Emergencies: Water Infrastructure & Investments
First presented by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Water Systems Science and Society (WSSS) Symposium at Tufts University in Boston. This presentation covers the...
11 Apr. 2018
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USDA, Federal Funding for Water Falling Short of Requested Funds
On 24 May 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program announced US$256 million in grants and...
6 Jun. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.