Local opposition is becoming an infrastructure risk class

Written By Phil Zalewski

Oracle’s New Mexico pivot, Utah protests, Maine’s data center moratorium debate, and broader opposition campaigns show that siting risk is becoming systemic. Federal projects using leased land, military bases, or public-private models will need stronger community engagement frameworks. (more)

Phil Zalewski
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