This document discusses the differences between public power providers like Duck River EMC and investor-owned utilities (IOUs). It notes that DREMC and other electric cooperatives are non-profit, locally controlled, and committed to serving their member-owners and communities. In contrast, IOUs are profit-driven companies focused on optimizing returns for investors over local customers. The document also summarizes programs and services DREMC provides that demonstrate its community commitment beyond just delivering electricity.
Environmental and climate justice in region vi 2013NAACP
This document discusses environmental and climate justice issues facing communities in Region VI (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas). It outlines threats like waste dumping, incineration, and pollution from energy production that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color. It then discusses assets like recycling and renewable energy that can help address these threats and optimize community strengths. Finally, it provides examples of actions communities can take to eliminate environmental threats and advance just climate and energy policies.
This document summarizes information from a presentation given by Xcel Energy to Canadian investors in May 2007. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of focusing on fully regulated utility operations, highlights its leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives, and projects sustainable earnings growth of 5-7% through continued capital investment. Regulatory mechanisms allow for recovery of major capital expenditures and fuel costs.
Opportunity Connected to Opportunity … Transportation, Energy and the EconomyPorts-To-Plains Blog
The document summarizes key points from a Ports-to-Plains Alliance energy summit:
1) Ports-to-Plains advocates for improved transportation infrastructure to promote economic growth across North America's energy and agriculture industries.
2) The Williston, North Dakota region has experienced a major economic boom from new oil development, growing from 12,000 people to over 30,000 people in 10 years.
3) The document projects significant increases in domestic exports by truck across the Ports-to-Plains corridor states between 2010 and 2040, both in total kilotons and US dollars.
Environmental and climate justice in region vii 2013NAACP
This document discusses environmental and climate justice issues affecting communities in Region VII (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia). It outlines threats like waste dumping, coal plants, climate change impacts, and corporate influence over policy. However, it also discusses opportunities like promoting recycling, clean energy, energy efficiency, and local ownership that can eliminate threats, optimize strengths, and help re-envision communities. The document encourages civic engagement, education, advocacy and collective action to advance just policies and local solutions.
Environmental and climate justice region i 2013 finalNAACP
The document discusses environmental and climate justice issues facing communities in Region I (which includes several western US states and territories). It outlines threats communities face such as waste dumping, landfills, incinerators, pollution from energy production and industry, and impacts of climate change like extreme weather. Communities of color and low-income communities tend to bear a disproportionate burden. The document calls for communities to take control of these issues and envisions more sustainable and equitable solutions.
Letter sent on Sept. 20, 2011 by 119 groups and associations to President Obama encouraging his administration to not further regulate hydraulic fracturing, but instead to support the practice as a way of creating thousands of new jobs.
Webster City, Iowa is located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and Highway 20. It has a skilled workforce and low costs of doing business that have attracted many world-class companies. The city expects to continue attracting businesses due to its business-friendly climate with available sites, utilities, and financial incentives. It has a population of around 8,000 people and a median household income of $45,544.
This document discusses the differences between public power providers like Duck River EMC and investor-owned utilities (IOUs). It notes that DREMC and other electric cooperatives are non-profit, locally controlled, and committed to serving their member-owners and communities. In contrast, IOUs are profit-driven companies focused on optimizing returns for investors over local customers. The document also summarizes programs and services DREMC provides that demonstrate its community commitment beyond just delivering electricity.
Environmental and climate justice in region vi 2013NAACP
This document discusses environmental and climate justice issues facing communities in Region VI (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas). It outlines threats like waste dumping, incineration, and pollution from energy production that disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color. It then discusses assets like recycling and renewable energy that can help address these threats and optimize community strengths. Finally, it provides examples of actions communities can take to eliminate environmental threats and advance just climate and energy policies.
This document summarizes information from a presentation given by Xcel Energy to Canadian investors in May 2007. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of focusing on fully regulated utility operations, highlights its leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives, and projects sustainable earnings growth of 5-7% through continued capital investment. Regulatory mechanisms allow for recovery of major capital expenditures and fuel costs.
Opportunity Connected to Opportunity … Transportation, Energy and the EconomyPorts-To-Plains Blog
The document summarizes key points from a Ports-to-Plains Alliance energy summit:
1) Ports-to-Plains advocates for improved transportation infrastructure to promote economic growth across North America's energy and agriculture industries.
2) The Williston, North Dakota region has experienced a major economic boom from new oil development, growing from 12,000 people to over 30,000 people in 10 years.
3) The document projects significant increases in domestic exports by truck across the Ports-to-Plains corridor states between 2010 and 2040, both in total kilotons and US dollars.
Environmental and climate justice in region vii 2013NAACP
This document discusses environmental and climate justice issues affecting communities in Region VII (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia). It outlines threats like waste dumping, coal plants, climate change impacts, and corporate influence over policy. However, it also discusses opportunities like promoting recycling, clean energy, energy efficiency, and local ownership that can eliminate threats, optimize strengths, and help re-envision communities. The document encourages civic engagement, education, advocacy and collective action to advance just policies and local solutions.
Environmental and climate justice region i 2013 finalNAACP
The document discusses environmental and climate justice issues facing communities in Region I (which includes several western US states and territories). It outlines threats communities face such as waste dumping, landfills, incinerators, pollution from energy production and industry, and impacts of climate change like extreme weather. Communities of color and low-income communities tend to bear a disproportionate burden. The document calls for communities to take control of these issues and envisions more sustainable and equitable solutions.
Letter sent on Sept. 20, 2011 by 119 groups and associations to President Obama encouraging his administration to not further regulate hydraulic fracturing, but instead to support the practice as a way of creating thousands of new jobs.
Webster City, Iowa is located at the crossroads of Interstate 35 and Highway 20. It has a skilled workforce and low costs of doing business that have attracted many world-class companies. The city expects to continue attracting businesses due to its business-friendly climate with available sites, utilities, and financial incentives. It has a population of around 8,000 people and a median household income of $45,544.
This document provides the agenda and background information for the January 28, 2013 meeting of the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC). The agenda includes items such as approval of past meeting minutes, discussion of the SWCLC's 2013 strategic initiatives and policy platform, legislative reports, and regional updates. The background information summarizes the outcomes of the November 2012 SWCLC planning session, including the selection of job creation, healthcare, and budget/tax reform as the 2013 strategic initiatives. It also includes the SWCLC's policy platform and operating procedures. The meeting will provide updates on local, state, and federal legislative issues and discuss the SWCLC's strategic direction and policy priorities for 2013.
Aspiring to exceptional customer service is at the forefront of everything we do at the Lower Colorado River Authority. We seek to earn our customers' business each and every day.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It discusses major capital investment projects, recent rate cases, regulatory cost recovery mechanisms, and financial performance targets. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 and annual dividend increases of 2-4% by investing over $1 billion per year in transmission, distribution, generation and other core regulated assets.
Questions and answers on current electric issues, including the retail market, wholesale investment, customer protections and smart meter implementation in Texas.
The document discusses President Obama's proposal to extend middle-class tax cuts. It proposes extending tax cuts for families making under $250,000 per year. This would benefit 114 million middle-class families. Failing to extend the cuts would increase taxes by an average of $1,600 for each of these families. The plan aims to reduce the federal deficit by $1.16 trillion over 10 years by not extending high-income tax cuts for those making over $250,000 annually.
Wgds harm reduction forum alcohol presentationHRForum
This document summarizes a presentation given by Cathy Edwards on alcohol policy in Kingston, Ontario. It discusses trends showing increasing alcohol consumption, especially among youth and young adults. Heavy drinking is linked to higher risks of health issues, crime, and car accidents. While alcohol sales generate tax revenue, the social and health costs of alcohol far outweigh these benefits. The presentation advocates for policies like limiting alcohol outlet density, restricting hours and container sizes, minimum pricing laws to reduce affordability, and restrictions on marketing to reduce alcohol-related harms in the community.
Camput 2010 - Presentation on Electricity Regulation and the Small Consumerkurtpeacock
This document summarizes the challenges facing small electricity consumers in New Brunswick and proposes ideas to better balance their needs against the regulated utility. It notes the large debt held by NB Power creates rate pressures, while low-income households have incomes that do not keep pace with rising expenses. Ideas to help small consumers include examining the utility's rate design and cooperation with efficiency programs, lowering disconnection rates, and establishing a consumer advocate. The document calls for the regulator to ensure the rate-setting process is not discriminatory towards small consumers.
Economic Benefits Of Trails Lindahl Ma Trails Conference 11 2011lindahlmortontrails
This presentation presents data and case studies on the growing importance of trails and their multi-faceted economic impacts for a state, region, or local economy.
xcel energy 4_10MinneapolisInvestorMtgSECApril2007finance26
This document summarizes a presentation given by Xcel Energy to investors. It outlines Xcel's strategy of investing in regulated utility infrastructure to drive sustainable earnings growth of 5-7% annually. It highlights Xcel's leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives. The presentation also reviews Xcel's constructive regulatory relationships and mechanisms to recover costs and earn fair returns on investments.
Recently Cisco and Ericsson announced a strategic partnership to create the networks of the future. Their partnership will lead to the synergy in developing innovative networks for connecting billions of the internet of things (IoT) devices considering their complementary efforts in the IoT innovation activities. Because patents can provide insights regarding the state of the art and technical details of innovation in a company, one can have insights regarding the future Cisco + Ericsson IoT networks based on each company’s patents for the IoT networks.
Dear Business Modeler!
In this presentation you will find a collection Business Models of some well- known companies such as Apple, Google, facebook and Spotify.
The Business models are all described based on Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas.
Besides community canvases, Vujàdé Ltd. has added a number of our own and used the Business Model Toolbox iPad App to also plug-in the 2011 financials.
For these canvases we have used the officially filed documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC 10-K or S-1 Form).
We hope it will give you some interesting insights into these companies as well as inspiration to create and or adapt your own business models.
Happy sharing!
Jasper Bouwsma Founder Vujàdé Ltd.
How to implement Internet of Things successfully creating the best experience and insuring successful distribution.
(Ericsson IoT Conference December 2014)
This document discusses key technologies that are enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless connectivity standards like LTE-M and NB-LTE that allow devices to connect using little power. It also discusses capillary networking which provides end-to-end IP connectivity between devices. Additionally, it covers distributed cloud and edge computing approaches like Project CALVIN which process data closer to where it is generated. Finally, the document outlines security challenges with IoT and the need for approaches that can provide integrity and trustworthiness at scale.
IoT: A Global Perspective - Radcomms 2016Andres Torres
During my presentation at Radcomms 2016 and subsequent panel, I discussed about the upcoming implementations in cellular standards that will help us enable the Internet of Things (IoT)
With billions of things connecting in the Internet of Things, the extensive footprint, reliability, security and proven performance of cellular networks is the ideal platform for growth. With Ericsson software enhancements, it just got better.
Ericsson is launching new software for Massive IoT on existing LTE network and this new software addresses the massive number of IoT devices and diversity of their connectivity requirements. The software includes key features enabling cellular networks to support applications such as Smart Cities, Smart Metering, Smart Agriculture.
Embedded subscriber database analytics help operators improve internal efficiency and monetize data assets, while exploring new cross-vertical Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Webinar on the PACE tool, hosted by Texas Living Waters Project and the Texas PACE Authority. Presenters included Jonathon Blackburn of Texas PACE Authority, Bill Hoffman of H.W. Hoffman & Associates LLC, and David Clements of Banyan Water.
PACE: A New Tool for Big Water Savings in the ICI SectorLizzie Jespersen
Webinar on the PACE tool, hosted by Texas Living Waters Project and the Texas PACE Authority. Presenters included Jonathon Blackburn of Texas PACE Authority, Bill Hoffman of H.W. Hoffman & Associates LLC, and David Clements of Banya Water.
This document summarizes information from a presentation given by Xcel Energy to Canadian investors. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of focusing on fully regulated utility operations, highlights their leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives, and provides projections showing expected sustainable earnings growth through 2020 driven by continued capital investments. Regulatory mechanisms across their jurisdictions allow for recovery of fuel and purchased power costs as well as major capital investments.
This document provides the agenda and background information for the January 28, 2013 meeting of the Southwest California Legislative Council (SWCLC). The agenda includes items such as approval of past meeting minutes, discussion of the SWCLC's 2013 strategic initiatives and policy platform, legislative reports, and regional updates. The background information summarizes the outcomes of the November 2012 SWCLC planning session, including the selection of job creation, healthcare, and budget/tax reform as the 2013 strategic initiatives. It also includes the SWCLC's policy platform and operating procedures. The meeting will provide updates on local, state, and federal legislative issues and discuss the SWCLC's strategic direction and policy priorities for 2013.
Aspiring to exceptional customer service is at the forefront of everything we do at the Lower Colorado River Authority. We seek to earn our customers' business each and every day.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It discusses major capital investment projects, recent rate cases, regulatory cost recovery mechanisms, and financial performance targets. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 and annual dividend increases of 2-4% by investing over $1 billion per year in transmission, distribution, generation and other core regulated assets.
Questions and answers on current electric issues, including the retail market, wholesale investment, customer protections and smart meter implementation in Texas.
The document discusses President Obama's proposal to extend middle-class tax cuts. It proposes extending tax cuts for families making under $250,000 per year. This would benefit 114 million middle-class families. Failing to extend the cuts would increase taxes by an average of $1,600 for each of these families. The plan aims to reduce the federal deficit by $1.16 trillion over 10 years by not extending high-income tax cuts for those making over $250,000 annually.
Wgds harm reduction forum alcohol presentationHRForum
This document summarizes a presentation given by Cathy Edwards on alcohol policy in Kingston, Ontario. It discusses trends showing increasing alcohol consumption, especially among youth and young adults. Heavy drinking is linked to higher risks of health issues, crime, and car accidents. While alcohol sales generate tax revenue, the social and health costs of alcohol far outweigh these benefits. The presentation advocates for policies like limiting alcohol outlet density, restricting hours and container sizes, minimum pricing laws to reduce affordability, and restrictions on marketing to reduce alcohol-related harms in the community.
Camput 2010 - Presentation on Electricity Regulation and the Small Consumerkurtpeacock
This document summarizes the challenges facing small electricity consumers in New Brunswick and proposes ideas to better balance their needs against the regulated utility. It notes the large debt held by NB Power creates rate pressures, while low-income households have incomes that do not keep pace with rising expenses. Ideas to help small consumers include examining the utility's rate design and cooperation with efficiency programs, lowering disconnection rates, and establishing a consumer advocate. The document calls for the regulator to ensure the rate-setting process is not discriminatory towards small consumers.
Economic Benefits Of Trails Lindahl Ma Trails Conference 11 2011lindahlmortontrails
This presentation presents data and case studies on the growing importance of trails and their multi-faceted economic impacts for a state, region, or local economy.
xcel energy 4_10MinneapolisInvestorMtgSECApril2007finance26
This document summarizes a presentation given by Xcel Energy to investors. It outlines Xcel's strategy of investing in regulated utility infrastructure to drive sustainable earnings growth of 5-7% annually. It highlights Xcel's leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives. The presentation also reviews Xcel's constructive regulatory relationships and mechanisms to recover costs and earn fair returns on investments.
Recently Cisco and Ericsson announced a strategic partnership to create the networks of the future. Their partnership will lead to the synergy in developing innovative networks for connecting billions of the internet of things (IoT) devices considering their complementary efforts in the IoT innovation activities. Because patents can provide insights regarding the state of the art and technical details of innovation in a company, one can have insights regarding the future Cisco + Ericsson IoT networks based on each company’s patents for the IoT networks.
Dear Business Modeler!
In this presentation you will find a collection Business Models of some well- known companies such as Apple, Google, facebook and Spotify.
The Business models are all described based on Alexander Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas.
Besides community canvases, Vujàdé Ltd. has added a number of our own and used the Business Model Toolbox iPad App to also plug-in the 2011 financials.
For these canvases we have used the officially filed documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC 10-K or S-1 Form).
We hope it will give you some interesting insights into these companies as well as inspiration to create and or adapt your own business models.
Happy sharing!
Jasper Bouwsma Founder Vujàdé Ltd.
How to implement Internet of Things successfully creating the best experience and insuring successful distribution.
(Ericsson IoT Conference December 2014)
This document discusses key technologies that are enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), including wireless connectivity standards like LTE-M and NB-LTE that allow devices to connect using little power. It also discusses capillary networking which provides end-to-end IP connectivity between devices. Additionally, it covers distributed cloud and edge computing approaches like Project CALVIN which process data closer to where it is generated. Finally, the document outlines security challenges with IoT and the need for approaches that can provide integrity and trustworthiness at scale.
IoT: A Global Perspective - Radcomms 2016Andres Torres
During my presentation at Radcomms 2016 and subsequent panel, I discussed about the upcoming implementations in cellular standards that will help us enable the Internet of Things (IoT)
With billions of things connecting in the Internet of Things, the extensive footprint, reliability, security and proven performance of cellular networks is the ideal platform for growth. With Ericsson software enhancements, it just got better.
Ericsson is launching new software for Massive IoT on existing LTE network and this new software addresses the massive number of IoT devices and diversity of their connectivity requirements. The software includes key features enabling cellular networks to support applications such as Smart Cities, Smart Metering, Smart Agriculture.
Embedded subscriber database analytics help operators improve internal efficiency and monetize data assets, while exploring new cross-vertical Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Webinar on the PACE tool, hosted by Texas Living Waters Project and the Texas PACE Authority. Presenters included Jonathon Blackburn of Texas PACE Authority, Bill Hoffman of H.W. Hoffman & Associates LLC, and David Clements of Banyan Water.
PACE: A New Tool for Big Water Savings in the ICI SectorLizzie Jespersen
Webinar on the PACE tool, hosted by Texas Living Waters Project and the Texas PACE Authority. Presenters included Jonathon Blackburn of Texas PACE Authority, Bill Hoffman of H.W. Hoffman & Associates LLC, and David Clements of Banya Water.
This document summarizes information from a presentation given by Xcel Energy to Canadian investors. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of focusing on fully regulated utility operations, highlights their leadership in renewable energy and environmental initiatives, and provides projections showing expected sustainable earnings growth through 2020 driven by continued capital investments. Regulatory mechanisms across their jurisdictions allow for recovery of fuel and purchased power costs as well as major capital investments.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy for sustainable growth through investments in regulated utility operations and environmental leadership. It outlines Xcel's plans to invest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and environmental upgrades. This is expected to drive earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually and annual dividend growth of 2-4%. Regulatory mechanisms allow for recovery of major capital investments.
This document discusses Xcel Energy's strategy for sustainable growth through investments in regulated utility operations. It outlines Xcel's plans to invest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and environmental projects. Xcel expects this capital investment to drive 5-7% annual EPS growth and 2-4% annual dividend growth. The company operates under constructive regulation and has recovery mechanisms that allow passing costs through to customers.
This document provides a summary from Ben Fowke, Vice President and CFO of Xcel Energy, given at the AGA Financial Forum on April 29 - May 1, 2007. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of focusing on regulated utility operations to drive sustainable 5-7% EPS growth and 2-4% annual dividend growth. It also highlights Xcel Energy's environmental leadership in wind and other renewable energy, and discusses regulatory matters and major capital projects.
This document provides a summary of Xcel Energy's strategy for sustainable growth through 2022. It outlines Xcel's plans to invest heavily in renewable energy and transmission projects to meet renewable portfolio standards, as well as large coal and nuclear projects. It also discusses Xcel's regulatory strategy of obtaining forward cost recovery for these major investments and notes Xcel's expectation of 5-7% annual earnings growth through 2022.
DC Water faced significant problems with grease buildup in sewer lines causing blockages and overflows. Testing of Ecobiotix, a microbial product, showed that it reduced grease levels in sewer lines by 75% with no damage to equipment. Ecobiotix offers benefits over harsh chemical alternatives as it is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and can degrade hydrocarbons and other pollutants. DC Water saw improved flow after using Ecobiotix and it continues to provide benefits by creating a microbial barrier in the sewer lines.
Make it Rain - New Approaches to Water and Energy IndependenceTom Millhoff
This document discusses approaches to improving water and energy independence. It notes that food, water and energy security are linked, as agriculture and power plants are large water users and producing energy and water both require large amounts of energy. Rising energy prices and water restrictions hamper solutions. It evaluates various energy sources for their suitability and impacts water usage. It provides tips on financing options like net metering and meter aggregation to develop solar power. It stresses planning now to take advantage of policy windows and incentives. It also discusses assessing operations, improving efficiencies, and protecting investments.
This document provides an overview of Xcel Energy's strategy to invest in regulated utility assets and increase its earned return on equity. It discusses regulatory approvals and rate cases that allow recovery of investments. Key investments include CapX2020 transmission projects totaling over $3 billion through 2020 and ongoing capital expenditures of approximately $1 billion per year. Financial targets include 5-7% annual EPS growth and 2-4% annual dividend growth.
This document summarizes Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in regulated utility assets and increasing its earned return on equity. It discusses major capital investment projects, recent rate cases, regulatory cost recovery mechanisms, and financial performance targets. The strategy aims to deliver earnings per share growth of 5-7% annually through 2009 and annual dividend increases of 2-4% by investing over $1 billion per year in transmission, distribution, generation and other core regulated assets.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Xcel Energy at a Bank of America conference on sustainable growth. The key points are:
1) Xcel Energy expects sustainable EPS growth of 5-7% annually and annual dividend growth of 2-4% through investments in fully regulated utility operations and meeting environmental standards.
2) It has a large capital investment plan to invest in renewable energy, transmission infrastructure, and environmental projects through at least 2011.
3) Xcel Energy is a leader in wind and solar energy and is well-positioned to benefit from renewable portfolio standards passed in its key states in 2007.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Xcel Energy at a Bank of America conference on sustainable growth. It outlines Xcel Energy's strategy of investing in regulated utility operations to meet customer needs and provide environmental leadership. This is expected to drive sustainable earnings per share growth of 5-7% and dividend growth of 2-4% annually. Xcel Energy has significant planned capital investments in areas like wind generation, transmission infrastructure and environmental projects.
Presentation: The Water-Energy Nexus: A Global Problem, with Local Solutions
April 22, 2010
Austin, Texas
Meeting: Leveraging Efficiency through Philanthropic Investment in the Water-Energy Connection
The document discusses the water-energy nexus and the potential for improved efficiency through a "watergy" approach. It provides details on the Alliance to Save Energy's work promoting watergy programs internationally and calls for bringing similar programs to the US. Watergy aims to reduce water and energy losses and costs by improving pumping systems, leak management, metering, and design standards. If adopted in the US, watergy could save $400 million annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by focusing on more efficient water delivery.
The document summarizes information about AES Corporation:
1) AES Corporation is a global power company serving 100 million people across 29 countries with 132 power plants and 14 electric utilities generating $16 billion in annual revenues.
2) It has two main business segments - a generation business that generates and sells power and a utilities business that distributes, transmits, and sells electricity to end users.
3) The company has expanded significantly through acquisitions of power facilities and changing utility regulations requiring sales of generating assets. It has grown to have over 25,000 employees globally.
The document summarizes the environmental services market and the top 200 environmental firms for 2016. Some key points:
- Total revenue for the top 200 firms grew 3.8% to $53.4 billion, with US revenue increasing 10.7% to over $40 billion for the first time in 4 years.
- Changes in government and economic conditions impacted some global regions, with revenue down in Australia and Canada but up in Europe.
- The power sector is seen as a new growth area as the energy, mining and steel industries decline.
- AECOM became the #1 firm after acquiring URS Corp, and MWH Global made its last appearance on the list before being acquired by Stante
Similar to Developing Conservation Water Rates Without Sacrificing Revenue (20)
This document provides an agenda and materials for a MUD directors' outreach workshop on water costs and conservation efforts. The agenda includes introductions, a video on the water authority's history, presentations on rising water costs and outreach efforts, and a Q&A session. The presentations will discuss what fees pay for, projected future water costs increases driven by infrastructure needs, and efforts like brochures, websites, rain barrels, and school programs to encourage water conservation.
The document summarizes several water supply projects for the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA). It discusses the Luce Bayou Interbasin Transfer Project, which will transfer up to 320 million gallons per day of Trinity River water. It also outlines plans to expand the Northeast Water Treatment Plant and construct the Second Source Transmission Line, along with related pump stations and distribution lines. The WHCRWA is responsible for approximately 20-26% of the costs for these projects, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The presentation provides details on the scope, schedule, and costs for improving the regional water infrastructure through 2025.
The document is an agenda for a town hall and open house meeting hosted by a water authority. The agenda outlines that the meeting will discuss the authority's purpose and funding sources, current surface water sources, future water sources and their costs, how costs will be paid, projected rate increases, and will include exhibits/displays. It provides details on current and planned water infrastructure projects, their anticipated costs, projected bond requirements, and estimated future water rates.
This document summarizes a proposed rule on waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act. It discusses the background of jurisdiction over waters, key Supreme Court cases, and the agencies' stated goals for the new rule. The rule proposes four categories of jurisdictional waters - traditional navigable waters, tributaries, adjacent waters, and other waters requiring a "significant nexus" test. It outlines the definition of tributaries and adjacent waters and how "other waters" would be analyzed. The document also notes potential legal challenges and congressional action regarding the proposed rule.
The document provides an update from the Texas Water Development Board including information on reservoir storage levels, which are currently at 83.7% of conservation capacity, applications received for the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) totaling over $5.2 billion, and impacts from the 84th Legislative Session including bills related to brackish groundwater development, regional water planning, and an appeals process for desired future conditions.
This document discusses professional ethics codes for engineers. Ethics codes are dynamic and change over time to address new ethical dilemmas that arise. Early ethics codes focused on issues like advertising and competitive bidding, while modern codes address signing work, whistleblowing, and conflicts of interest. Engineers have an obligation to protect public health and safety, act competently, be honest, avoid deception, and enhance their profession's reputation. The document provides examples of ethics cases and discusses engineers' ethical obligations in different scenarios.
This document discusses groundwater management in Texas. It summarizes sections of the Texas Water Code that require Groundwater Management Areas (GMAs) and Groundwater Conservation Districts (GCDs) to consider factors like aquifer uses, water supply needs, hydrological conditions, environmental impacts, socioeconomic impacts, and property interests when proposing Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for relevant aquifers every five years. DFCs must provide a balance between groundwater production and conservation. The Texas Water Development Board then models available groundwater based on adopted DFCs and provides this to GCDs and regional planning groups. GCDs must issue permits up to the point of achieving applicable DFCs, considering modeled available
This document discusses potential methods to promote freshwater inflow to East Matagorda Bay in order to address elevated salinity and reduced circulation issues. It examines conveying fresh water from various sources, such as Live Oak Creek or Lake Austin, through potential transmission pathways to East Matagorda Bay. Releasing an estimated 16,250 acre-feet of freshwater over 30 days could have a positive impact by reducing salinity levels over 3 to 5 months in approximately 25% of East Matagorda Bay. Further refinement is needed regarding environmental benefits, timing and amount of freshwater flows, associated costs, source water salinity, and permitting requirements. Input is welcomed from various stakeholders to help address this issue.
The document discusses technologies for increasing water reuse and achieving energy neutral wastewater treatment. It describes how membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology is enhancing water reuse by treating wastewater to higher quality standards for non-potable reuse in industrial applications and for irrigation. MBR is also playing a larger role in direct potable reuse as it can reliably meet stringent treatment standards. The document outlines a vision for energy neutral wastewater treatment plants that recover resources like energy, nutrients and water from wastewater rather than seeing it as a waste to be disposed. Key technology solutions discussed include enhanced primary treatment that uses less energy and space, MBRs with improved aeration efficiency, and anaerobic digestion of sludge
The document discusses the recent end of the drought in Texas. It notes that record-setting rainfall over the past three months has led to the drought being almost over, though some reservoir issues remain in west-central Texas. It also mentions that the El Niño weather pattern favors a wet fall and winter in 2015-2016, which could potentially end the long-term drought cycle that has affected Texas for years.
Evaluating the Relative Cost of Service from Publicly Funded vs. Privately Fi...The Texas Network, LLC
The document summarizes a presentation given at the TWCA Mid-Year Conference in Galveston, Texas in June 2015. The presentation evaluated the relative costs of infrastructure projects funded publicly versus privately. It discussed how private finance can leverage capital and transfer risks to allow more needs to be met at an optimal cost. Private sector risk management and project delivery approaches may provide faster and less expensive options than traditional means. The presentation compared the life-cycle costs and probability distributions of costs for private finance versus public funding options. It explored how to expand options for funding water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
The document discusses surface water issues that must be considered in the joint groundwater management planning process for Groundwater Management Area 7. It summarizes the major and minor aquifers in the area and efforts to develop groundwater availability models (GAMs). Desired future conditions (DFCs) must achieve a balance between various competing water interests while sustaining spring flows and surface water resources. Population growth and drought impact the region's water resources, and groundwater use in one district can affect neighboring districts and downstream water rights.
This document outlines best practices for responding to a water supply contamination event. It emphasizes the importance of advance crisis preparation, activating a crisis management team, and effectively communicating with the public, regulators, and media. The first few hours and days of the response set the tone, so priorities include protecting public safety, investigating the issue, and treating or shutting down the affected water supply. Managing the various legal, reputational, and investigative aspects that follow requires a coordinated, strategic response. Overall, being ready before a crisis occurs is key to a successful outcome.
The document discusses Wichita Falls' response to the drought from 2010 to 2015. It summarizes:
1. Wichita Falls implemented aggressive water conservation efforts that cut water usage in half.
2. Reuse projects were developed, including direct and indirect reuse systems, to put 5-16 MGD of water back into the system.
3. Evaporation mitigation efforts were taken to raise lake levels after they dropped significantly in 2015.
The document then discusses the state's role in water supply and administration, and argues the state should streamline regulatory processes and encourage cooperation between municipalities.
The US Army Corps of Engineers provides infrastructure strategies in Texas, including navigation, inland waterways, hydroelectric power, water supply, regulatory work, recreation, and flood damage reduction projects. Robert Slockbower discusses regional priorities such as improving navigation on the Texas Coast and sustaining federal projects. The document also outlines lessons learned from flood events, opportunities from the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and strategies for alternative financing and public communications.
Managing Cultural Resources in Water Infrastructure through the Framework of the TRWD/DWU IPL Project by: Mason D. Miller, M.A. AmaTerra Environmental, Inc. Austin, TX - Las Cruces, NM - TWCA Annual Convention 2015
This document summarizes a presentation given at the 2015 Texas Water Conservation Association annual convention about aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) in Texas. There are currently only 3 active ASR projects in Texas, while over 130 exist in the US. The presentation discussed the benefits of ASR including seasonal water storage and drought management. It also provided an overview of the history of ASR legislation in Texas and current efforts to pass a bill based on recommendations from the TWCA to clarify regulations and encourage more ASR project development to help meet the state's future water needs.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Developing Conservation Water Rates Without Sacrificing Revenue
1. Developing Conservation Water Rates
Without Sacrificing Revenue
A Presentation to the
TWCA Fall 2012 Conference
Dan V. Jackson
Managing Director
Economists.com LLC
5500 Democracy Drive Ste. 130
Plano Texas 75024
(972) 378-6588
(972) 378-6988 fax
djackson@economists.com
www.economists.com
October 25 2012
Page: 1
2. Presentation Format
The Increasing Popularity of
Conservation Rates
Types of Conservation Rates
Inverted Block Rates – Guidelines and
Examples
Tips for Designing Inverted Block Rates
That Will Minimize Usage and Maximize
Revenue
Summary
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3. Introduction to Economists.com
Economic and financial consulting
services to private and public sector
Serves utility clients throughout USA and
Pacific Region
Principal offices in Portland Oregon and
Dallas Texas
28 + years experience in water, electric
and telecommunications industries
Page: 3
4. Economists.com Client List
Texas -- 50+Clients Arizona -- 30+ Clients USA
Allen Avondale Bonneville Power Administration
Arlington Casa Grande Nordstrom
Bellmead Chino Valley Alcoa
Celina Cottonwood Norsk Hydro
Dallas Douglas U S West *
DeSoto Florence United Telephone of Ohio *
Donna Flowing Wells Irrigation District United States Department of Justice *
Duncanville Marana Alstom SA
Garland Mesa
Harlingen Payson Portland, Oregon
Hewitt Pine-Strawberry Water Imp. Dist. Lakeland, Florida
Little Elm Prescott Edmond, Oklahoma
Midlothian Prescott Valley Miami, Oklahoma
Oak Point Queen Creek Lawton, Oklahoma
Princeton Show Low Shawnee, Oklahoma
Rio Grande Valley (10 cities) Somerton Forsyth County, Georgia
Robinson Tombstone Hot Springs, Arkansas
Rowlett Water Infrastructure Finance Authority North Little Rock, Arkansas
Royse City Willcox North Chicago, Illinois
Schertz Yuma Ruidoso, New Mexico
Sonora
Venus Pacific Region
Whitehouse * In affiliation with Deloitte and Touche American Samoa Power Authority
CUC Saipan
Palau Public Utilities Corporation
Page: 4 Guam Power Authority
5. Introduction
Facts About Water and Wastewater Rates
Water and Wastewater utility rate increases are a fact of life
in the 21st Century
However, implementing rate increases can be very difficult
for a utility and its management:
Ratepayers likely to vigorously resist any cost increases
Boards and political leaders will fear political implications of rate
increases
Many utilities are looking to conservation rates as a means
of both minimizing usage and maximizing revenue
Page: 5
6. Comparison of USA Cost Increases
2000 – 2012
75.0%
80.0%
70.0%
60.0%
50.0% 30.5%
40.0%
30.0%
20.0%
10.0%
0.0%
Infla on Rate Water Cost Increases
Source: USA Today survey of 100 municipalities;
US Bureau of Labor Statistics Energy Information Administration
Page: 6
8. What Factors are Leading to the Increased
Popularity of Conservation Rates
Three factors are contributing to the
increased popularity of conservation rates
Cost – the need to increase revenues to fund rising
cost of service
Supply – the increasing supply constraints
Demand – the need to manage demand
Page: 8
10. Inverted Block Rates
Concept: charge higher rates for greater volumes of usage
Most popular form of conservation-based rate
Advantages Disadvantages
Encourages conservation Counter to cost of service
principles
Politically acceptable – lowest
rates for lowest volume users Impacts high volume users
disproportionately
May cause less revenue
stability if not properly designed
Page: 10
11. Inverted Block Rates
Recommended Rate Design Guidelines
Implement block rates for
residential and irrigation only, not
for commercial and industrial
(note: multi-family could go
either way)
Have first tier include average
usage per residential meter per
month
Good rule of thumb – 25-50%
increases for each block,
maximum 3 blocks
Page: 11
13. Revenue Impact of
Implementing Inverted Block Rates
To the extent that IB rates reduce usage, this will result in a
loss of revenue to the Utility
However, a properly designed IB rate will offset these losses
by increasing rates per 1,000 gallons to higher usage levels
The key to designing effective IB rates is to properly analyze
and incorporate two critical components specific to each
utility:
Individual usage patterns
Utility’s elasticity of demand
Page: 13
14. Usage Pattern Analysis
To avoid lost revenue, IB rates must take into account how
ratepayers use water
Rate and forecast models must accurately predict how much
water will be used in each rate block
These patterns remain fairly stable, but sometimes can be
influenced by elasticity factors (to be discussed further later)
Page: 14
15. Sample Usage Pattern Analysis -- 2011
City of Allen, Texas
50,001-75,000, 75,001 & Above,
1.50% 0.57%
25,001-50,000,
11.03% 0-1,500, 13.09%
15,001-25,000,
17.60%
1,500-15,000,
73.31%
Page: 15 NOTE: For residential customer class
16. Price Elasticity
Definition – measurement of the sensitivity of water use relative
to changes in the price of water, after controlling for the
influence of other factors
e=
change in usage
original usage level
change in price
original price level
Used to determine how much forecast usage and rates should
be adjusted to ensure that targeted revenue levels are met
Page: 16
17. Price Elasticity
General Considerations
In the past, water usage was generally considered to be
relatively inelastic; rate increases did not have significant
impact on usage
Many factors in recent years have contributed to a growing
sense that ratepayers are more sensitive to increases
The higher the elasticity coefficient, the greater the general
sensitivity of a utility’s ratepayers to rate increases
Measurement of elasticity has to account for other demand
parameters, such as temperature, rainfall, household income
Page: 17
18. Price Elasticity
Historical Perspective
According to AWWA, more than 100 studies of the effects of
price on water demand have been conducted in last three
decades
General conclusions from these studies:
Price elasticity is greater at higher rate levels
Most likely residential elasticity is -0.10 to -0.30, meaning that a 10.0%
increase in rates will lead to a 1.0% – 3.0% reduction in usage
Commercial/industrial elasticity typically higher, up to -0.80 (10.0% rate
increase = 8.0% reduction)
Page: 18
19. Price Elasticity Studies
Other General Conclusions
Higher fixed monthly charges reduce elasticity of demand
Usage sensitivity and price elasticity in Midwest tends to be
lower than in Southwest
Demand studies for one utility are not necessarily translatable to
other utilities
It is common for incorporation of new rate structures to trigger a
substantial one-time usage response
Page: 19
20. How to Measure Price Elasticity?
If you have existing conservation rates,
prepare a month by month analysis of the
impact of last rate increase on usage and
revenues
Usage by meter
Adjust for weather/rainfall patterns
If you do not have conservation rates,
suggest you use “rule of thumb” to adjust
before initial rate calculation
Page: 20
21. Example
Town of Little Elm, Texas
Located in Denton County, north Texas
Experienced significant growth, from 3,000 in
2000 to 25,000 today
Implemented 2 tier IB rate in 2002; expanded to
3 tiers in 2006
Result: marked decline in usage while revenues
continue to meet target levels
Page: 21
22. Town of Little Elm
Residential Monthly Usage by Meter
12,000 2 Tier IB Rate
Established
3 Tier IB Rate
9,861 Established
10,000 9,487
9,093
8,326
8,000
6,841
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 FY 2005 FY 2006 FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011
Drought Drought Drought
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23. Summary
Utilities implementing new IB rates must incorporate the
following key variables into their rate structures and revenue
forecasts:
The specific usage patterns of their residential customers
Calculated or estimated elasticity of demand
Only by understanding and properly factoring in these variables
can utilities minimize the potential for revenue shortfalls from
conservation rates
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