by Southwest EFC | Jun 29, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Aneesh Prodduturu on Pexels The overall goal of Asset Management planning is to help utilities make informed financial decisions about operating, managing, upgrading, and replacing utility assets. When investing in water infrastructure, decision-makers...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 26, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
When deciding where to start the Asset Management journey, many staff feel overwhelmed and can get discouraged at the perception that Asset Management planning is a mountain to climb; however, every utility has resources available to start the process at a place...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 25, 2026 | Asset Management, Wastewater
Photo Source: Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University Asset Management is more than simply building an inventory of your assets. On the whole, Asset Management planning is a framework used for decision-making and long-term planning. Asset Management...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 22, 2026 | Additional Support Organizations, Community Engagement, Emergency Preparedness, Partnerships, Resilience, Technical Assistance
Photo by Vardan Papikyan on Unsplash When it comes to small utility management, partnerships are essential to success. From regional collaboration to community development groups, funding agencies, and media outlets, these relationships can help...
by Southwest EFC | Jun 17, 2026 | Board/Elected Official Engagement, Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
Photo Credit: ©Krakenimages.com via Adobe Stock Utility professionals are almost always at a knowledge advantage compared to board members. They are very often seen as the most valuable people to help boards inform their decision-making. Most organizations will...
