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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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Eversource’s $1.68B Water Deal Indicates Renewed Convergence of U.S. Critical Infrastructure 

One 2 June 2017, Eversource Energy, New England’s largest energy provider, announced plans to acquire Aquarion Water, the region’s largest private water company for $1.68...
8 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water MarketU.S. Water Utility Ownership & Strategies

Key Takeaways from ACE 2017: US Water Market Shifts 

Our team of water experts just got back from ACE 2017 Conference in Philadelphia --the single largest municipal water-focused conference in the U.S. Optimism was high...
14 Jun. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water LandscapeIndustrial Water MarketU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

The Horizon: Markets, Opportunities, and Investment Scenarios in Water (InvestH20) 

Presentation slides from Bluefield Research President Reese Tisdale on opportunities and investment scenarios in water, first given at the 2017 InvestH20 Conference in Austin, Texas. Key...
15 Jun. 2017
Analyst PresentationIndustry presentations given by our team of water experts at water conferences and other speaking engagements.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Digital Water LandscapeIndustrial Water MarketU.S. & Canada Municipal Water Market

Southern Copper Wades Deeper into Peru Water 

On 29 May 2017, the mayor of Ilo, Peru confirmed that Grupo Mexico mining subsidiary, Southern Copper Corporation, will finance the construction of a US$27.5...
20 Jun. 2017
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Midstream Water, Energy’s New Business Model 

The rebound of horizontal drilling activity particularly in West Texas, has sparked a wave of midstream water investments and new business models focused on hydraulic...
22 Jun. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTION ONLY Industrial Water Market

U.S. Pulp and Paper: Water Demand and Management Trends 

The U.S. pulp and paper industry collectively withdrew 814 million gallons or .06% of water in 2016 – of which approximately 70% is surface water....
21 Jul. 2017
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Evoqua Takes Aim at Water Industry Leaders 

On 18 July 2017, Evoqua submitted plans for an initial public offering (IPO). In parallel, the company also reported considering M&A as an option. The...
26 Jul. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Industrial Marijuana and $22B to Drive Water Solutions 

On 7 July 2017, the California State Water Resources Control Board released its draft Cannabis Cultivation Policy. The proposed policy aims to ensure that the...
10 Aug. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.

Mexichem Secures Top Spot in Smart Irrigation 

On 7 August 2017, Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. announced the acquisition of Israel-based Netafim for US$1.86 billion, or an estimated EBITDA multiple of 14.1x. The...
17 Aug. 2017
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ALLETE Mixing it Up with Tonka Water Deal 

On 8 September 2017, ALLETE’s subsidiary, U.S. Water, acquired Tonka Water, a Minnesota-based supplier of municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The seller, New York-based...
18 Sep. 2017
Research NoteBrief research summaries of market development or company strategies.