On 16 November, Austin, Texas-based Pennybacker Capital Management made a strategic investment in Massachusetts-based Cambrian Innovation by committing up to US$200 million in growth capital support. The water sector has witnessed significant announcements in 2023 that underscore the scaling investor interest in decentralized wastewater treatment technology and services for industrial and commercial facilities.
Correction Notice: A previous release of Bluefield’s water rate analysis incorrectly captured the billing frequency of water rates for Portland, OR as monthly instead of...
In this episode, Bluefield water experts discuss key themes in industrial water from this past quarter. Podcast Host Reese Tisdale, sits down with Bluefield Senior Analyst Amber Walsh, to discuss thei...
Bluefield’s PFAS remediation forecast shows that drinking water utilities will spend nearly US$13.5 billion between 2023 and 2030, up from a previously forecasted total of US$6.0 billion. The anticipated revision accounts for the EPA’s proposed MCLs and the momentum from recent manufacturer settlements.
As key stakeholders—including government officials, nonprofit managers, and business executives—gathered at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), progress on climate change was at the forefron...
While awaiting the completion of a PFAS detection method under the Clean Water Act, the EPA is preparing to finalize drinking water standards for six PFAS compounds by early 2024. A proposed Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous has been postponed to February 2024 amid debates over exemptions for utilities.
Host of the PBS series Wild Rivers with Tillie, Tillie Walton, relates her love for water, time “on the river” and water’s restorative powers. So sit back, relax, and learn about the role water ...
The IIJA has announced a substantial US$22.8 billion for water infrastructure, signaling progress in investment. However, the actual funds reaching end recipients are lagging, with only US$10.5 billion awarded to agencies and a mere US$1.3 billion paid out to states as of October 2023. This slow disbursement rate indicates a bottleneck in the allocation of funds, which may delay progress of infrastructure projects.