Our Opinion on Industry News

What is Water Sustainability: An Ultimate Guide to Efficient Use

Why it’s Important:

We have reached an inflection point in sustainable water infrastructure. The opportunity to improve all aspects of water management now exists with subsidy support to improve resiliency, efficiency and sustainability with new technologies. Regenerative hydropower for solid water pipe infrastructure will be part of this transition.

Water pipes hold flood of untapped electricity potential.

Why it’s Important:

Recognition of this market segment is growing in importance as we seek to upgrade water infrastructure to be “Energy Recovery Ready!”

Democrats Seek Water, Grid Funding in Next Virus Stimulus Bill

Why it’s Important:

Putting people back to work re-building water infrastructure in a smart & sustainable way can create a circular economic benefit!

Infrastructure bill gains new steam as coronavirus worsens

Why it’s Important:

Water systems can be reinvented to become energy recovery ready powering new applications to empower our citizens and economy.

To Save Local Governments, It’s Finally Time for Infrastructure Week Storm

Why it’s Important:

The impact of the coronavirus crisis can be eased with a focus on local infrastructure including water systems creating new jobs and basis for recover.  Leadership and vision is key!

EPA Accelerates Water Infrastructure Investment

Why it’s Important:

State Revolving Fund programs are emphasizing projects that include energy efficiency and recovery.

President Donald Trump Signs Water Infrastructure Law

Why it’s Important:

The bill authorizes federal funding for water infrastructure projects including upgrades in wastewater, drinking and irrigation systems, a perfect opportunity to upgrade in a smart and sustainable way including in-pipe hydro applications.

China has made a shocking food production discovery – electro culture

Why it’s Important:

If electricity becomes a larger part of growing food in the future, then in-pipe hydro can supply the voltage required at the electrified greenhouses.

Senate Clears Water Infrastructure Bill for Trump’s Signature

Why it’s Important:

The key to expanding  in-pipe hydro will be in water infrastructure programs that seek more energy efficiency upgrades while improving vaults and piping.

EPA Extends Deadline To Apply For A WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan 

Why it’s Important:

Extended to July 31 and includes energy recovery application for pressure regulator and flow control vaults.