Energy & Sustainability Connections — May 2023
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: Texas Legislators Propose Onerous Permitting Requirements for Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Facilities. Read here.
- Client Feature: This month, we are excited to feature Xendee, which offers a microgrid decision support platform used to certify the resilience and bankability of distributed energy systems. Read here.
- Client Award Spotlight: Congratulations to our client, ZwitterCo, for being named the 2023 Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year — one of the 2023 Global Water Awards. 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 new commitments to President Biden’s EV acceleration challenge and the convening of leaders of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate. Read here.
- Litigation Updates: Read the latest litigation news in the energy and sustainability space. Read here.
- Event Highlights: Don’t miss this month’s exciting events, and learn about Post Script Media’s upcoming inaugural conference, Transition AI: Boston. Learn more here.
- Energy Funding Matrix: ML Strategies and Mintz have developed a matrix of federal grant, loan, and financing programs to help you leverage federal dollars in your clean and renewable energy efforts. Learn more here.
We would also like to remind our readers that you can ask us anything at http://mintzedge.com/ask-anything/. We built the MintzEdge website as a resource for entrepreneurs and investors, and we hope that all of you take advantage of the site and see how it can help you.
CONTENTS
Legal Feature: Texas Legislators Propose Onerous Permitting Requirements for Wind and Solar Renewable Energy Facilities.
Client Feature: Xendee
Client Award Spotlight: ZwitterCo named the 2023 Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year.
M&A Activity
Washington Update
Litigation Updates
Event Highlights
Energy Funding Matrix: ML Strategies and Mintz matrix of federal grant, loan, and financing programs to help you leverage federal dollars in your clean and renewable energy efforts
Energy and Sustainability Team — Built For This Moment
At the frontlines of the energy and sustainability revolution since the start, our team was built for this moment: to advance innovation, transform infrastructure, and scale solutions integral to business success and a thriving planet.
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.