Federal Stopgap Pushes 2027 Capital Decisions to December

Federal Stopgap Pushes 2027 Capital Decisions to December

Author: Environment+Energy Leader September 8, 2026 Duration: 6:49
Federal funding is secured through Dec. 11, but unresolved FY2027 spending levels leave energy and infrastructure companies planning around uncertainty. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/federal-stopgap-pushes-2027-capital-decisions-to-december,139329 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram ...

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