US energy infrastructure gets a D+ from American Society of Civil Engineers

US energy infrastructure gets a D+ from American Society of Civil Engineers

The energy sector’s 2025 Infrastructure Report Card grade dropped from the C-  it received in 2021, with ASCE citing several threats facing the aging grid.

According to Kristine Alm Karsrud, portfolio manager at DNB Fund Future Waves, chip manufacturing and data center cooling make water a critical raw material. In this context, “virtual water” is already traded 400 times more than oil, which anticipates a new focus of investment opportunities. Semiconductors and data centres face a growing challenge: the availability of water material. With an expanding market and high water consumption, investmen…

Major Water Crisis Looms as Infrastructure Gets D+ Grade - California American Water's $1.5B Solution

New ASCE report reveals concerning water infrastructure grades. California American Water responds with massive $1.5B investment plan to combat climate challenges. Full analysis inside.

California American Water President Addresses New ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure

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