Energy isn’t usually what draws people into small‑town leadership. You run for the council or join the planning commission because you care about streets and schools, housing and jobs, maybe the new playground down by the river. But sooner or later, usually at budget time, the line items for electricity, natural gas, and fuel start […]
Source to Tap to Treatment: Rural Utilities in the 21st Century
JCShepard.com | June 14, 2026 | Category: Policy, Economy Last week, we looked at the systems that rural communities use for communications. This week, we look at something even more fundamental: the systems that keep the water clean, take it away again when it’s been used, and manage what’s left over. Drinking water, wastewater, and […]