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Glenn Barnes of Water Finance Assistance provides a terrific overview of water finance issues. Glenn shares his knowledge and experience after working for over a decade in water finance and UNC’s Environmental Finance Center.
Also in our Bluefield on Tap segment, Erin Bonney Casey returns to discuss Bluefield Research’s latest research concerning water rates.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
- Water finance basics
- Common shortcomings by utilities in water finance
- Affordability concerns and measuring affordability
- Strategies to maximize bill payment
- Financial planning metrics for water utilities
- Rules of thumb for utility financial metrics
- Economic development rates
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
- Water Finance Assistance’s website
- Glenn’s LinkedIn Page
- Water Finance Assistance’s Twitter Handle: @h2oFinance
- TWV #019: What Are the Important Issues in Water Finance with Debra Coy
- TWV #121: Anatomy of Municipal Water Rates with Scott Miller
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