AE2S Nexus plans to distribute the 2016 version of its annual Utility Rate Survey within the next few weeks. We would like to thank each of the 277 participants this year. AE2S Nexus received responses from 132 systems serving populations 5,000 and greater, 88 systems serving populations less than 5,000, and 57 regional systems. Utilities in … Read more
AE2S Nexus Financial Analysts Ryan Graf and Nicole Jacobi have passed a pilot professional qualification examination for municipal advisors, the first such exam administered by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB). Graf and Jacobi successfully completed the which is now required for individuals who provide municipal advisory services to state and local governments. The content … Read more
The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will accept applications through Oct. 1, 2016 for projects eligible for federal Clean Water Act, Section 319 nonpoint source control grants. DENR officials anticipate approximately $2 million will be available for projects in South Dakota. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) grants require 40 percent … Read more
Although it’s difficult to see into the future with certainty, planning activities that address near-term needs while keeping an eye on potential long-term needs can lay the groundwork for a well planned capital improvements plan (CIP). When it comes to rate-setting, capital is often the primary driver. As a result, comprehensive capital planning that is updated … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center recently published a compendium of utility customer assistance programs (CAPs). The publication includes information about a multitude of programs created to aid those who have difficulty paying their water and sewer bills. The USEPA says the programs range from discount programs for low … Read more
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Clean Water Partnership (CWP) program is accepting applications from local governmental agencies interested in loans for nonpoint source pollution control projects. More than $9 million in loans are available for projects that will protect or restore Minnesota’s water bodies. The MPCA’s Clean Water Partnership (CWP) program offers low-interest loans … Read more