Kim Baker, Director of Innovation, Water, at Elemental Excelerator, pulls back the curtain on fostering innovation in the water and other climate verticals at Elemental Excelerator. Kim nimbly moves from topic to topic and illustrates how water innovators can be even more powerful when partnering with other climate innovators. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background and mission of Elemental Excelerator How Elemental Excelerator fosters innovation across multiple climate verticals, in...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min
Kim Baker, Director of Innovation, Water, at Elemental Excelerator, pulls back the curtain on fostering innovation in the water and other climate verticals at Elemental Excelerator. Kim nimbly moves from topic to topic and illustrates how water innovators can be even more powerful when partnering with other climate innovators. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background and mission of Elemental Excelerator How Elemental Excelerator fosters innovation across multiple climate verticals, in...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min
Chris Moody, a lead on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) PFAS team, provides a wide-ranging interview on PFAS. Chris succinctly describes the background on PFAS all the way through its existing regulatory status and what comes next. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on PFAS Common uses for PFAS The regulatory framework for drinking water standards State regulation of PFAS The status of EPA regulation of PFAS The EPA’s regulatory determination & its meaning for a...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min
Chris Moody, a lead on the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) PFAS team, provides a wide-ranging interview on PFAS. Chris succinctly describes the background on PFAS all the way through its existing regulatory status and what comes next. In this session, you’ll learn about: The background on PFAS Common uses for PFAS The regulatory framework for drinking water standards State regulation of PFAS The status of EPA regulation of PFAS The EPA’s regulatory determination & its meaning for a...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min
WaterSmart Software’s Dana Haasz provides a riveting discussion of how WaterSmart Software has evolved over the last six years. Dana has held a wide variety of roles in the water sector, and that experience shines through in this terrific interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: How utilities shifted their conservation efforts from a customer service focus to a water resources planning focus How WaterSmart Software has evolved by responding to customer needs How data use and collection ha...
Sep 15, 2020•40 min
WaterSmart Software’s Dana Haasz provides a riveting discussion of how WaterSmart Software has evolved over the last six years. Dana has held a wide variety of roles in the water sector, and that experience shines through in this terrific interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: How utilities shifted their conservation efforts from a customer service focus to a water resources planning focus How WaterSmart Software has evolved by responding to customer needs How data use and collection ha...
Sep 15, 2020•40 min
Jim Schlaman, Black & Veatch’s Director of Planning and Water Resources, provides a fascinating peek behind the curtain on the latest thinking on climate change planning and adaptation. In this session, you’ll learn about: The current state of climate change adaption and resilience planning Why climate change planning is not a theoretical conversation anymore Why coastal utilities are on the front lines of climate change How a utility can get started with climate change planning Why a vulner...
Sep 01, 2020•50 min
Jim Schlaman, Black & Veatch’s Director of Planning and Water Resources, provides a fascinating peek behind the curtain on the latest thinking on climate change planning and adaptation. In this session, you’ll learn about: The current state of climate change adaption and resilience planning Why climate change planning is not a theoretical conversation anymore Why coastal utilities are on the front lines of climate change How a utility can get started with climate change planning Why a vulner...
Sep 01, 2020•50 min
Rich Razgaitis, founder of FloWater, details his mission to eliminate single-use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap for their drinking water. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Rich’s background in pharmaceuticals influenced his career arc from delivering treatment to proactively engaging in prevention in the health and wellness space Rich’s mission and vision to put an end to single use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap How FloWater hopes to “own” the last 6’ of pipe ...
Aug 17, 2020•36 min
Rich Razgaitis, founder of FloWater, details his mission to eliminate single-use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap for their drinking water. In this session, you’ll learn about: How Rich’s background in pharmaceuticals influenced his career arc from delivering treatment to proactively engaging in prevention in the health and wellness space Rich’s mission and vision to put an end to single use plastics and drive consumers back to the tap How FloWater hopes to “own” the last 6’ of pipe ...
Aug 17, 2020•36 min
Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Phoenix Water, provides a riveting discussion of water equity in Phoenix, including rate design and customer base considerations, and she also describes an innovative water storage and sharing arrangement between Phoenix and Tuscon. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment to discuss the latest developments in the market. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kathryn’s background as Director of Phoenix Water How Phoenix ...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
Kathryn Sorensen, Director of Phoenix Water, provides a riveting discussion of water equity in Phoenix, including rate design and customer base considerations, and she also describes an innovative water storage and sharing arrangement between Phoenix and Tuscon. Plus, Reese Tisdale of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment to discuss the latest developments in the market. In this session, you’ll learn about: Kathryn’s background as Director of Phoenix Water How Phoenix ...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min
Cynthia Koehler, Executive Director of WaterNow Alliance, provides a great and energetic interview discussing WaterNow Alliance and its new program Tap Into Resilience. Cynthia’s reservoir of knowledge shines in this great interview that has something for everyone. Plus, Eric Bindler of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment before our summer hiatus. Next episode drops the first Tuesday in August. In this session, you’ll learn about: Cynthia’s background as a water util...
Jun 16, 2020•41 min
Cynthia Koehler, Executive Director of WaterNow Alliance, provides a great and energetic interview discussing WaterNow Alliance and its new program Tap Into Resilience. Cynthia’s reservoir of knowledge shines in this great interview that has something for everyone. Plus, Eric Bindler of Bluefield Research comes on for another Bluefield on Tap segment before our summer hiatus. Next episode drops the first Tuesday in August. In this session, you’ll learn about: Cynthia’s background as a water util...
Jun 16, 2020•41 min
David Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s background in technology and utility deployment of technology How pre-paid water works Why pre-paid water provides utilities with financial resiliency Why pre-paid water dovetails with conservation efforts The technical r...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min
David Duncan of Smart Earth Technologies provides a fascinating discussion of pre-paid water and the multitude of benefits it can offer utilities. You’ll never think about pre-paid water the same after hearing this riveting interview. In this session, you’ll learn about: Dave’s background in technology and utility deployment of technology How pre-paid water works Why pre-paid water provides utilities with financial resiliency Why pre-paid water dovetails with conservation efforts The technical r...
Jun 02, 2020•42 min
Albert Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, provides an insightful look at how digital technologies enhance the operational and financial resilience of utilities. Al discusses the benefits digitally enabled utilities have realized during the pandemic, provides examples of how utilities have gained financial efficiencies in the pre-pandemic deployment of capital and how those examples demonstrate that digital technologies play a significant role in helping utilities navigate the fina...
May 19, 2020•36 min
Albert Cho, Vice President and General Manager at Xylem, provides an insightful look at how digital technologies enhance the operational and financial resilience of utilities. Al discusses the benefits digitally enabled utilities have realized during the pandemic, provides examples of how utilities have gained financial efficiencies in the pre-pandemic deployment of capital and how those examples demonstrate that digital technologies play a significant role in helping utilities navigate the fina...
May 19, 2020•36 min
Waterworks Fund CEO Lon Johnson relates his vision of creating a network of water investors and crowdfunding for water projects. Lon describes crowdfunding eligibility for project types, investment types and limitations, and much more in this great interview! Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment where he identifies a unique and growing aspect of the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Lon started Waterworks Fund What Lon hopes to accomplish with Wa...
May 05, 2020•32 min
Waterworks Fund CEO Lon Johnson relates his vision of creating a network of water investors and crowdfunding for water projects. Lon describes crowdfunding eligibility for project types, investment types and limitations, and much more in this great interview! Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment where he identifies a unique and growing aspect of the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Why Lon started Waterworks Fund What Lon hopes to accomplish with Wa...
May 05, 2020•32 min
Greg Quist, CEO of SmartCover Systems, listened to his customers 15 years ago and developed a highly successful smart sewer solution. Greg joins us do discuss how the SmartCover technology works, his thoughts on change in the utility industry, listening to customers, developing enhancements to the core produce, and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: How SmartCover Systems was born What CSOs (combined sewer overflows) and SSOs (sanitary sewer overflows) are Difference between how SSO...
Apr 21, 2020•31 min
Greg Quist, CEO of SmartCover Systems, listened to his customers 15 years ago and developed a highly successful smart sewer solution. Greg joins us do discuss how the SmartCover technology works, his thoughts on change in the utility industry, listening to customers, developing enhancements to the core produce, and much more. In this session, you’ll learn about: How SmartCover Systems was born What CSOs (combined sewer overflows) and SSOs (sanitary sewer overflows) are Difference between how SSO...
Apr 21, 2020•31 min
Jim Williams, the sitting AWWA President, provides an illuminating interview on the utility response to COVID-19 and what the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be. Jim addresses the basics for how utilities have responded to the pandemic, and also dives into federal legislative efforts, financial fallout and much more in a great interview. Reese Tisdale also comes on for another Bluefield on Tap to discuss the latest market developments in the water sector. In this session, you’ll ...
Apr 07, 2020•50 min
Jim Williams, the sitting AWWA President, provides an illuminating interview on the utility response to COVID-19 and what the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be. Jim addresses the basics for how utilities have responded to the pandemic, and also dives into federal legislative efforts, financial fallout and much more in a great interview. Reese Tisdale also comes on for another Bluefield on Tap to discuss the latest market developments in the water sector. In this session, you’ll ...
Apr 07, 2020•50 min
Austin Thompson of the University of North Carolina’s Environmental Finance Center joins us to discuss challenges with and innovations in small utility systems. Austin tackles the primary issues and challenges faced by smaller systems and informs us of some innovations taking place in smaller systems that are making a positive impact. In this session, you’ll learn about: The primary challenges smaller systems face How small systems deal with big capital needs and a small customer base How small ...
Mar 17, 2020•38 min
Austin Thompson of the University of North Carolina’s Environmental Finance Center joins us to discuss challenges with and innovations in small utility systems. Austin tackles the primary issues and challenges faced by smaller systems and informs us of some innovations taking place in smaller systems that are making a positive impact. In this session, you’ll learn about: The primary challenges smaller systems face How small systems deal with big capital needs and a small customer base How small ...
Mar 17, 2020•38 min
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 ...
Mar 03, 2020•51 min
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 ...
Mar 03, 2020•51 min
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 set...
Feb 18, 2020•40 min
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 set...
Feb 18, 2020•40 min
