AE2S Nexus has begun mailing or hand delivering the 2025 edition of the annual Utility Rate Survey. We would like to thank the 240 participants this year. AE2S Nexus received responses from 131 systems serving populations 5,000 and greater, 61 systems serving populations less than 5,000, and 48 Regional Rural systems. Survey data was solicited … Read more
Whether you are a financial professional working for a large or small community, there are lots of recurring tasks and reports in your day-to-day life. Identifying opportunities to prepare ahead of time can help strike a balance between getting the most current reports out the door while setting yourself up to prepare next month’s reports … Read more
The last several years have marked a period of abundance for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the United States seeking external funding to supplement existing internal funding mechanisms. Many systems have capitalized on a variety of low-interest loan and grant opportunities at the Federal and State-levels, many stemming from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) … Read more
The Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program has an updated website with new sections to provide more information about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) funding program. The site now has a WIFIA Solutions page that provides information tailored to scenarios including the need to address regional problems, using multiple funding sources, alternative … Read more
May is just around the corner, which means utilities that are on the fiscal year calendar are in the midst of budget season. Finance departments ask utility directors to start thinking about what resources may be needed in the coming year. One of the most challenging aspects of planning for next year is the utility … Read more
How do your rates compare? Find out by participating in the Annual Utility Rate Survey. Check your email inbox or mailbox for the questionnaire. The digital and print versions of the survey were sent to utilities in February. The deadline for participation has been extended to May 2, 2025. Each year, AE2S conducts a survey … Read more