EPISODE · Apr 25, 2026 · 1 MIN
Climate Capital Shifts to Energy Infrastructure
from The Daily News Now! Business
Infrastructure funds are surging, drawing 77% of new climate capital, as investors seek reliable energy returns amid global turmoil. This shift, driven by energy crisis and AI boom, is causing a venture capital drought for early-stage climate startups. Aging grids pose national security risks and struggle to handle AI data centers, wild weather, and renewables. Global grid spending hit a record $470 billion in 2025, but inflation and higher costs mean less actual building. The International Energy Agency reveals that boosting grid capacity costs significantly more than improving efficiency, suggesting a need for both smarts and steel to keep the lights on. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25e39ba9f73373ff
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