

Water Values Podcast
Dave McGimpsey
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
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Jan 2, 2018 • 50min
Spurring Innovation in the Water-Energy Nexus
Michael Murphy, the Director of Water Innovation for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, works on fostering water innovation within the clean energy sector. Michael provides great insights into the interplay among water, energy and technology, so settle in during this cold snap and take a listen to Michael and his years of knowledge and experience in the water sector.
Reese Tisdale recounts top stories from 2017 and identifies trends and issues to keep an eye on in 2018 in our Bluefield on Tap segment .

Dec 19, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 116 – The Year in Water 2017 with Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger
A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual panel about a remarkable year in water. Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger join the virtual panel to discuss a wide range of water issues from 2017 and offer their prognosis on water in 2018. Take a listen!

Dec 19, 2017 • 43min
The Year in Water 2017
A little something different for this year’s wrap-up. Rather than a monologue by me, I decided to pull in some water leaders and have a virtual panel about a remarkable year in water. Charles Fishman, Cindy Wallis-Lage and Jeffrey Kightlinger join the virtual panel to discuss a wide range of water issues from 2017 and offer their prognosis on water in 2018. Take a listen!

Dec 5, 2017 • 39min
Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality
My friend Jay Madigan joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his charitable work for the Lake Cane Restoration Society. Jay tells a wonderful story of how a dedicated and passionate group of citizens, and one determined champion, brought Lake Cane back to swimmable quality. It’s a story that can be duplicated elsewhere if people learn the lessons from the Lake Cane Restoration Society’s blueprint for successful remediation efforts.

Dec 5, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 115 – Restoring Lakes to Swimmable Quality with Jay Madigan
My friend Jay Madigan joins The Water Values Podcast to discuss his charitable work for the Lake Cane Restoration Society. Jay tells a wonderful story of how a dedicated and passionate group of citizens, and one determined champion, brought Lake Cane back to swimmable quality. It’s a story that can be duplicated elsewhere if people learn the lessons from the Lake Cane Restoration Society’s blueprint for successful remediation efforts.

Nov 21, 2017 • 43min
Bringing Water Balance to Business
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) CEO Todd Reeve provides a fascinating look into BEF’s work. Todd discusses BEF’s creation of water restoration certificates, relates his insights into key drivers for businesses when making water investments and much more in this episode of The Water Values Podcast.

Nov 21, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 114 – Bringing Water Balance to Business with Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Todd Reeve
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) CEO Todd Reeve provides a fascinating look into BEF’s work. Todd discusses BEF’s creation of water restoration certificates, relates his insights into key drivers for businesses when making water investments and much more in this episode of The Water Values Podcast.

Nov 7, 2017 • 37min
The Business of Water: M&A Activity Going Strong
Reese Tisdale returns for an in-depth discussion of the business of water and specifically, the flurry of M&A activity the water industry has seen over the last few years. As president of Bluefield Research, Reese and his team track deals, identify trends and explain why events unfold the way they do. Reese brings that knowledge to the table for you in this episode of The Water Values Podcast.

Nov 7, 2017 • 0sec
TWV 113 – The Business of Water: M&A Activity Going Strong with Reese Tisdale
Reese Tisdale returns for an in-depth discussion of the business of water and specifically, the flurry of M&A activity the water industry has seen over the last few years. As president of Bluefield Research, Reese and his team track deals, identify trends and explain why events unfold the way they do. Reese brings that knowledge to the table for you in this episode of The Water Values Podcast.

Oct 17, 2017 • 55min
Customer Assistance Programs and Their Expanding Importance
Stacey Isaac Berahzer with The Environmental Finance Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (EFC) discusses customer assistance programs (CAPs), how to fund them, legal hurdles and their expanding importance. With the crushing need for infrastructure investment and the attendant upward pressure on utility rates, CAPs are taking on an evermore important role in the rate design and rate setting process. Stacey’s insights provide a great resource into this important aspect of utility rates


