by Dawn Nall | Mar 16, 2017 | Energy Management
For many water systems, the electric (or energy) bill is one of the largest expenses regularly incurred by the water utility. It is also one of the most controllable expenses a water utility will have. Most energy providers charge different rates for different types...
by Heather Himmelberger | Mar 10, 2017 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
Regulations are in the crosshairs right now. Regulations of all kinds, but especially environmental regulations, are hated by politicians, companies, regulated entities of all types, including public entities, and the general public. It is tempting to assume that all...
by Shadi Eskaf | Mar 3, 2017 | Financial Management, Rates
What happens if a water utility collects less in revenues than it pays in expenditures in one year? It will raise some alarms, but some utilities might be able to weather that shortfall by dipping into their reserves and bounce back the following year. But what...
by UNCEFC | Feb 16, 2017 | Affordability, Financial Management, Rates
Accurately identifying vulnerable groups and their commitment to pay, or incapacity to pay, is a timeless challenge in household water services. When consumers pay for household water service delivery, they are paying for the water, its delivery to their home, the...
by Daniel Irvin | Feb 8, 2017 | Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations
Here at the Environmental Finance Center, we work with water systems across the country to help them improve their financial and managerial capacity. While there are many reasons why it is important for water systems to have sound management and financial practices,...
