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Investing in your water future: A primer for federal funding

Aging infrastructure, new PFAS and lead-removal rules, climate change, and cyber threats are just some of the reasons water utilities must invest in their systems. They must also consider how they can balance affordability with these substantial investments. Here we provide sources of funding and financing to consider and explore factors that determine how to pay for infrastructure updates.

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Training for local government and utility professionals

Elevate your game and learn to work smarter, not harder, while improving the quality of life in the community you serve.

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Ellio

Data-driven insights and monitoring for utilities and local governments

From monitoring progress of KPIs to comparing and preparing rates and fees, Ellio delivers custom insights to inform your decisions.

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Meet your goals while maintaining a financially sustainable organization.

Organization

Plan for long-term sustainability and operate with maximum efficiency.

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Use your data and technology to improve experience and gain valuable insights.

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Communicate strategically to build an informed, supportive community.

Executive Recruitment

Identify top talent to lead local governments and utilities.

Strategic Planning

Set the direction for the future of your organization and community

At Raftelis, we focus on the people that make local governments and utilities successful, ensuring that those that lead these organizations in the areas of finance, management, communication, and technology have a trusted partner to help them achieve results. Look to us for financial and strategic planning, performance measurement, executive search and recruitment, rate studies and cost of service analysis, communications and stakeholder engagement, data and economic analytics, and more.

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A case study for strategic planning implementation

The strategic planning process can be a big step for many organizations, but oftentimes we find the greater challenge to be the implementation process. Here we share the story of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans’ journey with strategic plan development and implementation and offer recommendations for you to use in your own organization.

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What AMWA’s INSIGHT Survey tells us about inflation’s impact on water utilities

The record high inflation in recent years is no secret. Water utilities have certainly not been spared, with inflationary impacts reverberating through their operating and capital budgets. To gain a better understanding of the impact of high inflation on water utilities, we dove into the AMWA INSIGHT Survey for answers.

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Why now is the right time to invest in training and development

The challenge: Utilities and local governments are tasked with delivering high-quality services to customers and residents while navigating difficult workforce expectations, high vacancy rates, and frequent turnover. The solution: Bolster retention and attract new talent by prioritizing professional development opportunities for your staff.

Meet Ellio

Ellio is a new cloud-based platform with tools developed specifically for utilities and public-sector organizations. It drives performance and provides data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

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