January 07, 2020

Moonshot Missions & the Modules that Can Optimize Utilities

45 minutes

After 100 episodes since his last appearance, George Hawkins joins The Water Values Podcast and discusses his work with Moonshot Missions. After filling us in on the 2 years since his departure from DC Water, George details specific examples of how utilities with challenging circumstances can optimize different aspects of their systems by adopting the modules prepared by Moonshot Missions. George asserts that the trillions of estimated utility capex spend is overinflated and identifies ways utilities can achieve more with less. As with every interview George does, this is a can’t miss episode.

In this session, you’ll learn about:

George’s voluntary departure from DC Water

Why George started Moonshot Missions

The for profit and the not-for-profit arms of Moonshot Missions

How the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions helps struggling utilities

The utilities eligible for help from the not-for-profit Moonshot Missions arm

Why George thinks the estimated trillions of utility capex spend is overinflated

The low-hanging fruit for utilities to improve operational, financial and environmental performance

The role of non-revenue water in improving utility performance

Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:

George Hawkins’ email: George at MoonshotMissions dot org

George Hawkins’ LinkedIn profile

Moonshot Missions’ website

George Hawkins’ Twitter Handle

TWV #060: Change Leadership with DC Water CEO George Hawkins

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