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Water for Energy: Trends, Conditions, Forward Looking, Q1 2022
Water is uniquely positioned in the transition toward a lower carbon future. Not only is it a critical input for traditional thermal power generation, oil & gas exploration, and hydropower, it is fundamental in the deployment of emerging renewables solutions like green hydrogen. At the same time, water & wastewater utility services contribute to carbon emissions, thereby necessitating greater focus on their own unique footprints.34% Jump in M&A Emphasizes Banner Year for Water Industry
28 March 2022, Boston, Massachusetts: Water-related M&A surged in 2021, far outpacing the prior year, as measured by the number of water transactions and disclosed deal values, according to water...Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, Q1 2022
2021 was a positive year for the global digital water market, with robust growth opportunities expected for the year ahead. Continued economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and large-scale infrastructure stimulus funding packages across key global water markets should provide strong tailwinds for digital water providers, though supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and growing geopolitical tensions represent downside risks.U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Key: Trends, Deals, Policy in Water Management Q1 2022
The rippling effects of pandemic-related supply chain disruptions continue to drive up material prices, with the overall U.S. inflation growth rate up to 7.5% as of January 2022, up from 1.4% last January. For the water sector, iron and steel and plastic pipes have undergone +82.0% increases from December of 2020, with these material price increases driving utilities to decrease planned spending.Leading Semiconductor Companies: Water Management Trends and Corporate Sustainability Strategies
Global demand for semiconductors has accelerated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Internet of Things and reliance on more technologically advanced hardware in our daily lives (e.g., smart phones, automobiles, video games) has had a direct impact on computer chip demand, globally. As such, the market for semiconductors has grown to an estimated US$550 billion, annually.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 infrastr...Blockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy
Katrina Donaghy, founder of Civic Ledger and Water Ledger and blockchain leader, comes on to discuss blockchain and how it can benefit the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Katrina�...Changing Consumer Behaviors to Impact Water Infrastructure Planning
Predicting Demographic Shifts Is Key to Understanding Water Infrastructure Needs and Priorities. When thinking about infrastructure planning, on a macro level, one doesn’t often consider the impact ...Infrastructure Investment
Water infrastructure has been chronically under-funded. According to the most recent Infrastructure Report Card by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater sectors received grades of C-, D+, and D, respectively. However, recent policy shifts, including federal legislation and increased digitalization of the water sector, are driving innovative infrastructure solutions.
