Market Moves: Infrastructure Insider - Apr 26th, 2024
 
 
The EPA is adding some PFAS to its list of hazardous substances.
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April 26, 2024
From the Editor

The road to resilient infrastructure has been littered with potholes and confusing detours. From funding shortfalls to planning for climate change and the ever-present threat of Chinese cyberattacks, it may seem like more trouble than tranquility lies ahead. But in this edition of Market Moves Infrastructure, we’re looking at pivotal developments to plug the holes and put up clear signage. Initiatives such as a unique microtransit network, a coalition of states aiming to strengthen their grids, and a DOE study on the AI-driven data center boom illustrate how the nation is innovating and overcoming challenges for a more sustainable tomorrow.

   — Jennifer Ramsay

 

The ruling aims at holding polluters accountable rather than water utilities and their customers.
A forward-thinking mayor and his committed team took transit into their own hands.
In 2024, federal funding will support transit stations, news and extended service and accessibility improvements.
The surge in AI adoption doubled data center energy use over the past three years, with 50% growth likely by 2027.
The projects will strengthen grid reliability, unlock renewable resources, and reduce regional energy burdens.
The GAO forecasts 34,000 jobs are needed to support BEAD's rollout, and 200,000 more over the next five years.
How transportation owners can safeguard infrastructure in the face of climate change's reality and win