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Surging Energy Demand Puts U.S. Utility Capex Forecast Near $1.3T In 2026-30

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RRA forecasts approximately $1.3 trillion of aggregate capital expenditures for US energy utilities between 2026 and 2030, implying a substantial investment cycle ahead. Its updated 2026 capex forecast is about 29% above the roughly $200 billion spent in 2025, signaling materially higher utility spending. The outlook is supportive for regulated utilities and related infrastructure names, though the article is purely forecast-based.

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RRA forecasts approximately $1.3 trillion of aggregate capital expenditures for US energy utilities between 2026 and 2030, implying a substantial investment cycle ahead. Its updated 2026 capex forecast is about 29% above the roughly $200 billion spent in 2025, signaling materially higher utility spending. The outlook is supportive for regulated utilities and related infrastructure names, though the article is purely forecast-based.

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