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Utilities Lean into Adaptation Bonds


15 mins listen December 08, 2023



As extreme weather events become more prevalent, the utilities sector is on the front lines. From investing in microgrids to burying transmission lines, there are ways to help climate-proof infrastructure. But funding is key, and it looks like the green bond market is a good a place to start.

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Meghna Mehta

Vice President, MSCI Research

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