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Private Equity in the Water Sector with Cimbria Capital

Brian Iversen, founder and managing partner of Cimbria Capital, pulls back the curtain on private equity in the water sector in this fascinating episode. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap session talking pipe materials and plastics. Settle in for a great episode! In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Brian believes the water sector is ripe for investment The role of growth capital/private equity capital in fostering water-related businesses Brian’s take on the current state of the water sector How the water sector is a commodity driven market with upstream, downstream and midstream components The difference between private equity and venture capital & why venture capital doesn’t work as well as private equity in the water sector Why Brian believes investors are still trying to figure the water sector out Why Brian believes management teams and business models are key elements of water sector investing Brian’s thoughts on impact investing, ESG & resiliency investing Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Brian’s LinkedIn page Cimbria Capital’s website Brian’s bio on the Cimbria Capital website Florida Drilling website AMI Global website TWV #105: Investing in Water with Bill Brennan TWV #045: Water Sector Investing with Jud Hill Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Mar 3, 202050 min

Workforce Development for Water Utilities

Khris Dodson of Syracuse University’s Environmental Finance Center discusses a wide range of workforce development issues for water utilities. Khris identifies the problems with utility workforce development and also delves into potential solutions. It’s a great and important episode. In this session, you’ll learn about: What the biggest job needs are for water utilities Strategies to develop the skilled trades Why our culture doesn’t value the skilled trades highly enough How to align skill sets and geographical barriers with workforce needs Why more attention needs to be paid to retention strategies Compensation issues How utility rates impact the workforce Keys to succession planning for the utility workforce What the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things might be Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Khris’ LinkedIn page EFC Network website Syracuse EFC website TWV #039: Serving Water For People and Utility Employment Opportunities with Connecticut Water CEO Eric Thornburg TWV #036: Water Utility Acquisition Issues and Utility Industry Gender Issues with Utilities Inc. President Lisa Sparrow Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Feb 18, 202039 min

Workforce Development for Water Utilities

Khris Dodson of Syracuse University’s Environmental Finance Center discusses a wide range of workforce development issues for water utilities. Khris identifies the problems with utility workforce development and also delves into potential solutions. It’s a great and important episode. In this session, you’ll learn about: What the biggest job needs are for water utilities Strategies to develop the skilled trades Why our culture doesn’t value the skilled trades highly enough How to align skill sets and geographical barriers with workforce needs Why more attention needs to be paid to retention strategies Compensation issues How utility rates impact the workforce Keys to succession planning for the utility workforce What the anticipated impact of artificial intelligence, machine learning and the internet of things might be Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Khris’ LinkedIn page EFC Network website Syracuse EFC website TWV #039: Serving Water For People and Utility Employment Opportunities with Connecticut Water CEO Eric Thornburg TWV #036: Water Utility Acquisition Issues and Utility Industry Gender Issues with Utilities Inc. President Lisa Sparrow Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Feb 18, 202039 min

TWDB Chairman Peter Lake Talks Texas Water

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Chairman Peter Lake joins us to discuss water infrastructure financing in Texas and more. Chairman Lake provides a wide-ranging interview showcasing his knowledge on water infrastructure finance, risk and creditworthiness assessment, opportunities for private capital, water markets, and much, much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: Pete’s background and how a finance expert wound up on the TWDB TWDB’s SWIFT Program (State Water Implementation Fund for Texas) The TWDB’s regional planning process for water supply Issues in marketing TWDB’s $1 billion bond portfolio to investors Water & its relationship with economic development and the business community Why institutional investors look for positive stories, needed services and creditworthiness when assessing an investment TWDB’s programs assessing borrower creditworthiness and implementing post-loan compliance The increasing role of climate risk and the importance of local participation in climate planning P3s & investment portfolios and the relationship with regulatory risk and technology risk Two examples of opportunities where private capital might be leveraged to create value in water supply by lowering technology and regulatory risk Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Pete’s LinkedIn page Pete’s Twitter handle: @twdb_peter Texas Water Development Board website TWDB’s SWIFT homepage Slaking Texas’ Thirst with Carlos Rubinstein Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Feb 4, 202050 min

TWDB Chairman Peter Lake Talks Texas Water

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Chairman Peter Lake joins us to discuss water infrastructure financing in Texas and more. Chairman Lake provides a wide-ranging interview showcasing his knowledge on water infrastructure finance, risk and creditworthiness assessment, opportunities for private capital, water markets, and much, much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: Pete’s background and how a finance expert wound up on the TWDB TWDB’s SWIFT Program (State Water Implementation Fund for Texas) The TWDB’s regional planning process for water supply Issues in marketing TWDB’s $1 billion bond portfolio to investors Water & its relationship with economic development and the business community Why institutional investors look for positive stories, needed services and creditworthiness when assessing an investment TWDB’s programs assessing borrower creditworthiness and implementing post-loan compliance The increasing role of climate risk and the importance of local participation in climate planning P3s & investment portfolios and the relationship with regulatory risk and technology risk Two examples of opportunities where private capital might be leveraged to create value in water supply by lowering technology and regulatory risk Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Pete’s LinkedIn page Pete’s Twitter handle: @twdb_peter Texas Water Development Board website TWDB’s SWIFT homepage Slaking Texas’ Thirst with Carlos Rubinstein Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Feb 4, 202050 min

Troubled Water

New York Timesbest-selling author Seth Siegel joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his most recent book, Troubled Water: What’s Wrong with What We Drink. In this session, you’ll learn about: Seth’s background and awakening to the water sector Why Seth chose to write a book on our water systems Seth’s conceptualization of the water governance problem Why Seth believes government does a poor job of regulating government Seth’s multi-faceted solution to the water governance problem Seth’s history of how municipal ownership became the dominant water utility model How consolidation will help address the problems with our utilities How to convert safe drinking water from an environmental issue into a public health issues Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Seth’s bio on his website Seth’s homepage on his website Seth’s Twitter Handle: @SethMSiegel Troubled Wateron amazon.com TWV 006: Why Do We Drink Bottled Water? With Prof. Jim Salzman Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jan 26, 202047 min

Troubled Water

New York Timesbest-selling author Seth Siegel joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his most recent book, Troubled Water: What’s Wrong with What We Drink. In this session, you’ll learn about: Seth’s background and awakening to the water sector Why Seth chose to write a book on our water systems Seth’s conceptualization of the water governance problem Why Seth believes government does a poor job of regulating government Seth’s multi-faceted solution to the water governance problem Seth’s history of how municipal ownership became the dominant water utility model How consolidation will help address the problems with our utilities How to convert safe drinking water from an environmental issue into a public health issues Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Seth’s bio on his website Seth’s homepage on his website Seth’s Twitter Handle: @SethMSiegel Troubled Wateron amazon.com TWV 006: Why Do We Drink Bottled Water? With Prof. Jim Salzman Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jan 26, 202047 min

Moonshot Missions & the Modules that Can Optimize Utilities

After 100 episodes since his last appearance, George Hawkins joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his work with Moonshot Missions. After filling us in on the 2 years since his departure from DC Water, George details specific examples of how utilities with challenging circumstances can optimize different aspects of their systems by adopting the modules prepared by Moonshot Missions. George asserts that the trillions of estimated utility capex spend is overinflated and identifies ways utilities can achieve more with less. As with every interview George does, this is a can’t miss episode. In this session, you’ll learn about: George’s voluntary departure from DC Water Why George started Moonshot Missions The for profit and the not-for-profit arms of Moonshot Missions How the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions helps struggling utilities The utilities eligible for help from the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions arm Why George thinks the estimated trillions of utility capex spend is overinflated The low-hanging fruit for utilities to improve operational, financial and environmental performance The role of non-revenue water in improving utility performance Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: George Hawkins’ email: George at MoonshotMissions dot org George Hawkins’ LinkedIn profile Moonshot Missions’ website George Hawkins’ Twitter Handle TWV #060: Change Leadership with DC Water CEO George Hawkins Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jan 7, 202045 min

Moonshot Missions & the Modules that Can Optimize Utilities

After 100 episodes since his last appearance, George Hawkins joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his work with Moonshot Missions. After filling us in on the 2 years since his departure from DC Water, George details specific examples of how utilities with challenging circumstances can optimize different aspects of their systems by adopting the modules prepared by Moonshot Missions. George asserts that the trillions of estimated utility capex spend is overinflated and identifies ways utilities can achieve more with less. As with every interview George does, this is a can’t miss episode. In this session, you’ll learn about: George’s voluntary departure from DC Water Why George started Moonshot Missions The for profit and the not-for-profit arms of Moonshot Missions How the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions helps struggling utilities The utilities eligible for help from the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions arm Why George thinks the estimated trillions of utility capex spend is overinflated The low-hanging fruit for utilities to improve operational, financial and environmental performance The role of non-revenue water in improving utility performance Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: George Hawkins’ email: George at MoonshotMissions dot org George Hawkins’ LinkedIn profile Moonshot Missions’ website George Hawkins’ Twitter Handle TWV #060: Change Leadership with DC Water CEO George Hawkins Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!

Jan 7, 202045 min

The Year in Water 2019

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2019 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2020 will look like. Jeff Kightlinger, GM of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Sielen Namdar, a Smart Water executive with Cisco’s Cities and Communities team, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: -The key takeaways from the water sector in 2019 -The role data & IOT plays in utilities -How infrastructure continues to be a challenge for utilities -How utilities are leveraging partnerships for better outcomes -Convergence in the water sector and the broader utilities sector -What issues the panelists are watching out for in 2020

Dec 18, 201944 min

The Year in Water 2019

An all-star panel of water experts discusses what happened with water in 2019 and provides a glimpse into what they expect 2020 will look like. Jeff Kightlinger, GM of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Sielen Namdar, a Smart Water executive with Cisco’s Cities and Communities team, and Reese Tisdale, President of Bluefield Research, collaborate to provide you with their insights into the water industry. In this session, you’ll learn about: -The key takeaways from the water sector in 2019 -The role data & IOT plays in utilities -How infrastructure continues to be a challenge for utilities -How utilities are leveraging partnerships for better outcomes -Convergence in the water sector and the broader utilities sector -What issues the panelists are watching out for in 2020

Dec 18, 201944 min

The Work of Engineers Without Borders

It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.

Dec 5, 201933 min

The Work of Engineers Without Borders

It’s the holidays and that means it’s time for an interview from a philanthropic viewpoint. Walt Walker, a professional engineer with Greeley and Hansen, discusses his work with Engineers Without Borders. Our industry has lots of good people, and Walt represents a shining example of leadership in the water sector. Take a listen and hear how Engineers Without Borders improves lives around the globe and more.

Dec 5, 201933 min

Tips for Avoiding Financial Heartburn for Your Utility

JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

Nov 19, 201936 min

Tips for Avoiding Financial Heartburn for Your Utility

JP Joly of Waterworth discusses water utility financial issues and offers great insights on water utility finances. JP delves into a wide array of financial issues affecting utilities, including modeling, cash reserves, intergenerational equity, and infrastructure cost issues. JP provides a great and unique perspective on water utility financial issues.

Nov 19, 201936 min

Scalable, Modular, Onsite Wastewater Treatment

Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market. Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Nov 5, 201946 min

Scalable, Modular, Onsite Wastewater Treatment

Aquacycl Founder and CEO, Orianna Bretschger, discusses the BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) that allows for distributed wastewater treatment or pretreatment. It’s a great look inside this fascinating treatment technology that Aquacycl has brought to the market. Reese Tisdale and our Bluefield on Tap segment address the California wildfires and their effects on water utilities.

Nov 5, 201946 min

Indiana’s Water Infrastructure Task Force

Marty Wessler sits on Indiana’s legislatively created Water Infrastructure Task Force, several of whose recommendations were enacted into law in 2019. Marty relates the work of the task force, why certain recommendations were made, and how those recommendations became law.

Oct 15, 201939 min

Indiana’s Water Infrastructure Task Force

Marty Wessler sits on Indiana’s legislatively created Water Infrastructure Task Force, several of whose recommendations were enacted into law in 2019. Marty relates the work of the task force, why certain recommendations were made, and how those recommendations became law.

Oct 15, 201939 min

Water Equity in Louisville

Tony Parrott & Sharise Horne of the Louisville MSD tackle the important issue of water equity in Louisville, KY. Tony & Sharise describe how Louisville MSD’s workforce development, procurement programs, rate design & more in pursuing water equity.

Oct 1, 201940 min

Water Equity in Louisville

Tony Parrott & Sharise Horne of the Louisville MSD tackle the important issue of water equity in Louisville, KY. Tony & Sharise describe how Louisville MSD’s workforce development, procurement programs, rate design & more in pursuing water equity.

Oct 1, 201940 min

The Story of Watership Blue and Ship-to-Shore Desalination

Entrepreneur Rocky Holliday joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss the story of Watership Blue and ship-to-shore mobile desalination. Rocky discusses where the idea for Watership Blue originated, how the entrepreneurial process began, the hurdles overcome and how Watership Blue sees the market and analyzes and mitigates risks. It’s a fascinating discussion.

Sep 17, 201939 min

The Story of Watership Blue and Ship-to-Shore Desalination

Entrepreneur Rocky Holliday joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss the story of Watership Blue and ship-to-shore mobile desalination. Rocky discusses where the idea for Watership Blue originated, how the entrepreneurial process began, the hurdles overcome and how Watership Blue sees the market and analyzes and mitigates risks. It’s a fascinating discussion.

Sep 17, 201939 min

Are Your Utility’s Water Finances Half Full or Half Empty?

Glenn Barnes of Water Finance Assistance provides a terrific overview of water finance issues. Glenn shares his knowledge and experience after working for over a decade in water finance and UNC’s Environmental Finance Center. Also in our Bluefield on Tap segment, Erin Bonney Casey returns to discuss Bluefield Research’s latest research concerning water rates.

Sep 3, 201945 min

Are Your Utility’s Water Finances Half Full or Half Empty?

Glenn Barnes of Water Finance Assistance provides a terrific overview of water finance issues. Glenn shares his knowledge and experience after working for over a decade in water finance and UNC’s Environmental Finance Center. Also in our Bluefield on Tap segment, Erin Bonney Casey returns to discuss Bluefield Research’s latest research concerning water rates.

Sep 3, 201945 min

Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management

Newsha Ajami, Director of Urban Water Policy at Stanford and a Research Engineer for Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, engages in a wide-ranging discussion about her interdisciplinary approach to urban water systems and sustainable water management. Newsha meshes water, legislative, energy, and urban perspectives into her approach to sustainable urban water management.

Aug 20, 201938 min

Urban Water Systems and Sustainable Water Management

Newsha Ajami, Director of Urban Water Policy at Stanford and a Research Engineer for Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment, engages in a wide-ranging discussion about her interdisciplinary approach to urban water systems and sustainable water management. Newsha meshes water, legislative, energy, and urban perspectives into her approach to sustainable urban water management.

Aug 20, 201938 min

Utility Infrastructure and Governance Down Under

Arron Hieatt joins us to discuss Australia’s water utility governance regime and infrastructure issues. Arron clearly describes Australia’s water utility governance model and the infrastructure issues encountered Down Under. He also enlightens us on innovative solutions deployed by Australian utilities to address governance and infrastructure issues. Also, Reese Tisdale returns for Bluefield on Tap to discuss algae blooms in the news again and what the impact on utilities & local governments has been

Aug 6, 201945 min

Utility Infrastructure and Governance Down Under

Arron Hieatt joins us to discuss Australia’s water utility governance regime and infrastructure issues. Arron clearly describes Australia’s water utility governance model and the infrastructure issues encountered Down Under. He also enlightens us on innovative solutions deployed by Australian utilities to address governance and infrastructure issues. Also, Reese Tisdale returns for Bluefield on Tap to discuss algae blooms in the news again and what the impact on utilities & local governments has been

Aug 6, 201945 min

Water Governance

Manny Teodoro, Associate Professor at Texas A&M, delivers an insightful and fun interview. Manny discusses the public vs. private ownership models, the benefits and dangers of each (yes, publicly owned systems are not inherently beneficial), and other water governance issues. Manny also describes decoupling and how it factors into water governance models. Manny lives up to his billing as a great and thoughtful guest.

Jun 18, 201941 min

TWV 150 – Water Governance with Manny Teodoro

Manny Teodoro, Associate Professor at Texas A&M, delivers an insightful and fun interview. Manny discusses the public vs. private ownership models, the benefits and dangers of each (yes, publicly owned systems are not inherently beneficial), and other water governance issues. Manny also describes decoupling and how it factors into water governance models. Manny lives up to his billing as a great and thoughtful guest.

Jun 18, 2019

Mainstreaming AI and Machine Learning

Emagin’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jonathan Grant, explains how Emagin is helping to mainstream AI and machine learning. Jonathan identifies and answers the most common questions he gets on AI and also dispels misconceptions about AI. In the Bluefield on Tap segment, Eric Bindler with Bluefield Research provides his takeaways on the recently concluded SWAN Conference and explains what the “digital twin” is.

Jun 4, 201941 min

Ep 149TWV 149 – Mainstreaming AI and Machine Learning with Jonathan Grant

Emagin’s Chief Strategy Officer, Jonathan Grant, explains how Emagin is helping to mainstream AI and machine learning. Jonathan identifies and answers the most common AI questions and dispels AI misconceptions. He also provides discrete examples of AI and machine learning implementation, including what Emagin experiences as common ROI for implementation. Also, Eric Bindler provides his takeaways on the recently concluded SWAN Conference & explains what the “digital twin” is in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

Jun 4, 2019

TWV 148 – Radhika Fox on Water Infrastructure

US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox targets infrastructure issues affecting the United States. Radhika explains who the US Water Alliance is, its mission, and the programs it undertakes to promote that mission. She does a wonderful job highlighting water infrastructure issues at play in the US and programs that can help with water infrastructure funding and education.

May 21, 2019

Radhika Fox on Water Infrastructure

US Water Alliance CEO Radhika Fox targets infrastructure issues affecting the United States. Radhika explains who the US Water Alliance is, its mission, and the programs it undertakes to promote that mission. She does a wonderful job highlighting water infrastructure issues at play in the US and programs that can help with water infrastructure funding and education.

May 21, 201931 min

TWV 147 – The Power of Digital Water with Cindy Wallis-Lage

Cindy Wallis-Lage, the President of Black & Veatch’s Global Water Business, provides a great discussion of digital water. Cindy delves into the deep and broad capabilities digital water provides utilities and other participants in the water sector. She also offers ideas and examples for implementation of digital water solutions, including resulting savings. Erin Bonney Casey provides insights into the U.S. government’s $25 billion spend in support of water infrastructure on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

May 7, 2019

The Power of Digital Water

Cindy Wallis-Lage, the President of Black & Veatch’s Global Water Business, provides a great discussion of digital water. Cindy delves into the deep and broad capabilities digital water provides utilities and other participants in the water sector. She also offers ideas and examples for implementation of digital water solutions, including resulting savings. Erin Bonney Casey provides insights into the U.S. government’s $25 billion spend in support of water infrastructure on our Bluefield on Tap segmen

May 7, 201947 min

The AWWA: Past, Present and Future

American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance joins The Water Values Podcast for a wide-ranging look at the AWWA. David recounts some history of the AWWA, discusses AWWA’s strategic initiatives (including a recap of how AWWA’s expansion to India is going) and important current issues, and identifies some key trends where he sees water issues heading in the future. David gives a great interview that’s chock full of interesting information.

Apr 16, 201940 min

TWV 146 – The AWWA: Past, Present and Future with CEO David LaFrance

American Water Works Association (AWWA) CEO David LaFrance joins The Water Values Podcast for a wide-ranging look at the AWWA. David recounts some history of the AWWA, discusses AWWA’s strategic initiatives (including a recap of how AWWA’s expansion to India is going) and important current issues, and identifies some key trends where he sees water issues heading in the future. David gives a great interview that’s chock full of interesting information.

Apr 16, 2019

Leaning In on Digital Water

Reese Tisdale returns for a third time to discuss digital water. As always, Reese does a terrific job identifying trends, explaining drivers for water industry trends, and providing specific examples of areas where digital water is being used. It’s great to catch up with Reese again in a full interview – can’t believe how long it had been since we had him on as the featured guest!

Apr 2, 201933 min

TWV 145 – Leaning In on Digital Water with Reese Tisdale

Reese Tisdale returns for a third time to discuss digital water. As always, Reese does a terrific job identifying trends, explaining drivers for water industry trends, and providing specific examples of areas where digital water is being used. It’s great to catch up with Reese again in a full interview – can’t believe how long it had been since we had him on as the featured guest!

Apr 2, 2019

Wisdom from the Shores of Lake Erie

Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive at Avon Lake Regional Water, relates a number of issues pertaining to utilities in the Midwest. Water quality (including a very interesting preliminary look at what a water quality trading market might look like), water rates, “idle infrastructure” and more issues are addressed. Todd also speaks to Avon Lake Regional Water’s in-process strategic plan and what that document is shaping up to be. A great interview by Todd just a couple days before World Water Day

Mar 19, 201934 min

TWV 144 – Wisdom from the Shores of Lake Erie with Todd Danielson

Todd Danielson, Chief Utilities Executive at Avon Lake Regional Water, relates a number of issues pertaining to utilities in the Midwest. Water quality (including a very interesting preliminary look at what a water quality trading market might look like), water rates, “idle infrastructure” and more issues are addressed. Todd also speaks to Avon Lake Regional Water’s in-process strategic plan and what that document is shaping up to be. A great interview by Todd just a couple days before World Water Day

Mar 19, 2019

TWV 143 – Water-Derived Financial Risk with Antony Currie

Antony Currie, a financial reporter who writes about financial risk from water, joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss the risks to the economy from water. Antony details a plethora of issues facing businesses dealing with a wide range of water risks from flooding to scarcity. Also, Reese Tisdale provides the latest on water systems in water-scarce areas turning to water reuse, including an extended discussion on Los Angeles’ recent announcement to pursue 100% reuse.

Mar 5, 2019

Water-Derived Financial Risk

Antony Currie, a financial reporter who writes about financial risk from water, joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss the risks to the economy from water. Antony details a plethora of issues facing businesses dealing with a wide range of water risks from flooding to scarcity. Also, Reese Tisdale provides the latest on water systems in water-scarce areas turning to water reuse, including an extended discussion on Los Angeles’ recent announcement to pursue 100% reuse.

Mar 5, 201949 min

TWV 142 – Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure with Adel Hagekhalil

Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager & Executive Director of City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Street Services and former Assistant Director with Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation, shares his approach to infrastructure assessment, team and culture building, and a holistic approach to infrastructure. Adel also discusses the interrelationship of street and road infrastructure with water infrastructure, which have all been leveraged to improve Los Angeles’ infrastructure story.

Feb 19, 2019

Los Angeles’ Approach to Infrastructure

Adel Hagekhalil, General Manager & Executive Director of City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Street Services and former Assistant Director with Los Angeles’ Bureau of Sanitation, shares his approach to infrastructure assessment, team and culture building, and a holistic approach to infrastructure. Adel also discusses the interrelationship of street and road infrastructure with water infrastructure, which have all been leveraged to improve Los Angeles’ infrastructure story.

Feb 19, 201939 min

TWV 141 – A Watershed Investment Strategy with Bill Brennan

Bill Brennan sheds significant light on building a portfolio of sustainable & ESG investments in the water sector. Bill discusses characteristics of companies he looks for, distinguishing those companies, and digging into the data to determine how those companies are impacting water in a positive way. Also, Reese Tisdale joins the podcast for a market update on the water sector, including a deep dive on GE Digital and more insights on GE’s divestiture of GE Water to Suez, in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

Feb 5, 2019

A Watershed Investment Strategy

Bill Brennan sheds significant light on building a portfolio of sustainable & ESG investments in the water sector. Bill discusses characteristics of companies he looks for, distinguishing those companies, and digging into the data to determine how those companies are impacting water in a positive way. Also, Reese Tisdale joins the podcast for a market update on the water sector, including a deep dive on GE Digital and more insights on GE’s divestiture of GE Water to Suez, in our Bluefield on Tap segment.

Feb 5, 201944 min

Utilities & Infrastructure Panel at BGD LegCon

BGD LegCon previews the 2019 Indiana legislative session. While the subject matter may be Indiana-specific, it provides insight into how legislators think about water issues. The panel also takes water out of its silo and places it in context of other competing infrastructure issues, such as energy infrastructure and broadband. So please don’t discount this just because you don’t live or do business in Indiana – the insights about how legislators perceive and address issues transcends political boundari

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