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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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Aqua America Accelerates Core Growth Strategy 

Aqua America reported seven acquisitions during the first quarter of 2016. These deals mark an increase in M&A activity.
25 May. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Managing Water Inside the Fence: Drivers and Market Opportunities for Industrial Reuse 

The reality of industrial water reuse is driven by overall sector activity, regulatory pressures, and risk mitigation. Presentation from Senior Analyst Erin Bonney Casey at...
31 May. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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Where We Have Been in a Year: Water Market Perspectives 

Global and national water market perspectives available free to online registrants A presentation by Bluefield President Reese Tisdale at the Invest H20 Conference in Austin,...
24 Jun. 2016
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
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U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities Quarterly M&A Update 

More than US$384 million of IOU acquisitions across 20 deals have been completed so far in 2016. This year is already on track to surpass...
21 Jul. 2016
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American States, IOUs Target Military Water Contracts 

On 12 July 2016, American States Utility Services was awarded a US$510 million military services contract with the U.S. Air Force.  Bluefield analyzes impact...
1 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Renewable-Powered Desalination: Global Market Trends and Drivers 

Since 2000, 66 renewable-energy-powered desalination plants have been commissioned with a combined capacity of 1.7 million m3/d. Developed countries that are attempting to offset...  
3 Aug. 2016
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Columbus Shaves $1B Off Water Infrastructure Tab 

The Columbus City Council approved the city’s US$1 billion 2016 capital improvement plan budget dedicated to water & sewer infrastructure upgrades.
10 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Oil Volatility Forces Rethink on Water Strategies 

The shrinking pool of active energy players further places added pressure on water service companies seeking new opportunities. Oil prices, now close to US$40 per barrel,...
17 Aug. 2016
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Xylem Senses Smart Water Growth Opportunity 

Water technology and solutions provider Xylem announced a US$1.7 billion cash deal to acquire Sensus USA. Sensus supplies metering equipment, network technologies, and advanced data analytics...
30 Aug. 2016
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U.S. Public Water System Violations (2011-H1 2016) 

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...
1 Sep. 2016
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