The Benefits of Capital Improvement Planning

23/05/2025 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

Join the Environmental Finance Center Network as we explore how capital improvement planning can lead to a more financially resilient utility. In this episode, Southwest EFC Research Engineer A.J. Barney speaks with Rose Fenton, the Wastewater Plant Operations Manager at the Village of Jemez Springs, NM. Rose shares her firsthand perspective on the journey of developing a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) from the ground up. Whether you're new to capital planning or looking to refine your approach, you'll gain valuable insights into:Starting the process with no prior experienceOvercoming common challenges in plan developmentUnderstanding the long-term benefits of a well-crafted CIPPractical steps other systems can take to get started Tune in and take the first step toward building a stronger future for your system.

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