Energy & Sustainability Connections — August 2022

By Thomas R. Burton, III, Sahir Surmeli

A Note from the Editors

Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox. This month’s edition includes:

  • Legal Feature: The Recently Announced Federal-State Partnership to Accelerate the Development of Offshore Wind Projects. Read here. 
     
  • Client Feature: This month we are excited to feature FirstLight Power, a leading clean power producer and energy storage company with operating and development assets in New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Read here. 
     
  • M&A Activity: Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space. Read here. 
     
  • Washington Update: Read the latest energy policy updates coming out of the Capitol, including coverage on the Inflation Reduction Act – a pending Senate bill calling for significant investments in energy security and addressing climate change – and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities issued by the US Department of Energy. Read here. 
     
  • Energy Alert – Tax Practice: Inflation Reduction Act Includes Expansive Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Investors and Developers: Investors and developers focused on clean energy infrastructure would reap enormous benefits if the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 becomes law. In this alert, we provide an overview of provisions of the Act that would extend and expand existing tax credits and add new energy tax credits for clean energy projects. Read here. 
     
  • IP Updates: Read the latest energy and sustainability IP updates. Read here. 
     
  • Litigation Updates: Read the latest litigation news in the energy and sustainability space, including implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on West Virginia v. EPA and the SEC’s focus on climate disclosures and green investing. Read here.
  • Event Highlights: We were excited to attend the grand opening celebration of the Dynamo Boston Hub – Innovation in the Energy Transition: Summer Soiree – last month, and we are looking forward to attending many more events with the Dynamo community. Don’t miss this month’s exciting virtual and in-person events. Learn more here.
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  • Emerging from the Pandemic: Mintz is focused on helping businesses leverage opportunities and avoid liability as they manage back-to-office transitions and regroup to compete in a changed marketplace. Visit our Emerging from the Pandemic web page to read more.

 
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CONTENTS

Legal Feature: The Recently Announced Federal-State Partnership to Accelerate the Development of Offshore Wind Projects.

Client Feature: FirstLight Power

M&A Activity

Washington Update

Energy Alert – Tax Practice: Inflation Reduction Act Includes Expansive Tax Incentives for Clean Energy Investors and Developers.

IP Updates

Litigation Updates

Event Highlights

Emerging from the Pandemic: What Do You Need to Know Now?

 
 

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    Energy & Sustainability Connections – July 2022

    July 18, 2022| Article|

    Authors

    Thomas R. Burton, III

    Member / Chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

    Tom Burton has helped to shape the clean energy industry by drawing on his passion for innovation. As a Mintz attorney, Tom counsels investors, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 100 companies. He also guides start-up organizations and accelerators to foster the next generation of energy leaders.

    Sahir Surmeli

    Member / Co-chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice

    Sahir Surmeli is a Mintz business counselor who advises companies, boards, entrepreneurs, investment banks, and venture and private equity investors as they build and grow companies. He handles public offerings, 144A and private financings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.