The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) represents the biggest move by the federal government to address climate change. Not only does it support an energy transition that has been in the making for decades, it opens the door to new tech, new business models, and, for Bluefield, a pivot towards new opportunities in water. Podcast host, Reese… Continue reading How Will the Inflation Reduction Act Reshape Water Market Opportunities?
Podcast: The Future of Water
The Heat Is On: The State of the Global Water Market
Unusually hot temperatures and droughts are affecting regions all over the world from Europe, South Asia, Iraq to Mexico–particularly affecting agricultural industries. New data from the United Nations shows that the number and duration of droughts are on the rise. Bluefield’s water experts discuss how prolonged droughts will affect water consumption for municipalities, but also… Continue reading The Heat Is On: The State of the Global Water Market
Breaking Down the Global Desalination Market
The effects of climate change, population growth, and the rise of industrialization have played a significant role in water scarcity and have had a substantial impact on water demand. Bluefield’s water experts discuss findings from their recent analysis of large scale global desalination market, project activity, ownership trends, and technology shifts. In today’s episode, Reese Tisdale is joined… Continue reading Breaking Down the Global Desalination Market
Build America, Buy America: What Does It Mean for the Water Sector?
Bluefield’s Reese Tisdale, Eric Bindler, and Greg Goodwin discuss the Build America, Buy America Act and its implications for the water sector in the U.S. While designed to create an opportunity to increase domestic manufacturing, support the creation of jobs, and strengthen U.S. supply chains, it arrives at a time in which inflation and supply chain… Continue reading Build America, Buy America: What Does It Mean for the Water Sector?
Milestone Episode: Disruptors, Winners & Losers, and Trends in Water
In this milestone, 50th episode, the Bluefield team looks farther ahead to talk about global disruption, potential winners & losers, and critical trends shaping the future of water. Podcast host Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield’s Steph Aldock, Keith Hays, and Eric Bindler. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell… Continue reading Milestone Episode: Disruptors, Winners & Losers, and Trends in Water
California Drought, Blackouts, and the End for Desalination?
Bluefield’s water experts discuss the mixed signals being received from California, in terms of drought, desalination, and the interconnection between water and power. This discussion identifies the challenges and opportunities for water management, using California as a potential bellwether for the U.S., if not the rest of the world.
Six Trends Shaping the Longer-Term Outlook for Water
Bluefield’s water experts discuss key trends shaping water infrastructure, investment, and strategies over the next three to five years, framing the longer-term market outlook for the water sector. Bluefield’s Sales Director John Berryman and Senior Reserach Director Eric Bindler join Podcast host Reese Tisdale on this discussion. If you enjoy listening to The Future of… Continue reading Six Trends Shaping the Longer-Term Outlook for Water
Is a Market for Residential Water Reuse Developing?
Reese Tisdale is joined by Bluefield Industrial Water Analyst Amber Walsh to discuss recent analysis on residential water management and reuse. A new group of firms, globally, are emerging to capture household greywater for non-potable applications. But they are also doing so through key, if not critical, partnerships. In this episode, Reese and Amber discuss… Continue reading Is a Market for Residential Water Reuse Developing?
Digital Water Trends and Market Review
2021 was a positive year for the water market, overall, with record levels of deals, but the digital water market saw mixed results in M&A and in the VC space. Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, hosts Bluefield’s discussion on key trends that impacted digital water in 2021 and opportunities identified expected for the year ahead. Although,… Continue reading Digital Water Trends and Market Review
A Closer Look at IIJA and State Revolving Funds
On 8 March 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to guide collaborative implementation with state, local, and tribal partners of US$43 billion in water infrastructure funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA’s memo outlines requirements and recommendations for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs). From disadvantaged communities… Continue reading A Closer Look at IIJA and State Revolving Funds
