The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has released two publications that are designed to help water utilities with financial management and rate-setting. “Financial Management for Water Utilities: Principles of Finance, Accounting, and Management Controls” and the sixth edition of “Principles of Water Rates, Fees, and Charges (M1)” are now available. “Financial Management for Water Utilities” … Read more
As City governments across North Dakota are knee deep in 2013 budget preparation, AE2S Nexus has designed a tool to assist in the process. The Mill Levy “Calculator” provides a full list of municipal mill levies and maximum mill levies allowed for each type. The tool is specific to North Dakota. Budget preparers are able … Read more
AE2S is pleased to announce that the 11th annual North Central Region Utility Rate Study is complete, and it will soon be distributed to all of the participating utilities. This year, survey respondents included 75 systems with populations greater than 5,000 people outside of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area, 27 systems serving greater than 5,000 … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new data and technology tool called the “eCon Planning Suite” to help communities apply for federal funding. The program is projected to save communities at least 65,000 staff hours each year. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan says, “We know that in a time of … Read more
Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota are among the 33 states to receive more than $150 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In all, 54 rural water and wastewater projects will receive USDA loans and grants. “It is critical that communities across the country have reliable, clean and abundant water,” said … Read more
Within the next few weeks, participants of the 2012 North Central Utility Rate Survey will receive their complimentary copies of the report in their mailboxes. AE2S Nexus staff are busy wrapping up the 10th annual survey of water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utility rates throughout the region. Two unique reports are prepared based on … Read more