Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — March 2025

By Thomas R. Burton, III, Sahir Surmeli, Jessica L. Vaughn
Mintz Senior Project Analyst Jorge Adames-Reyes and Project Analyst Grace Adebogun contributed to this edition of the newsletter.   
 
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A Note from the Editors

Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure 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

A Quantitative Analysis of Comment Letters Issued by the SEC Concerning Climate Change Disclosures: Further Developments.

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Mintz Represents DOE LPO in $1.67B Loan Guarantee

This month, we spotlight our recent representation of the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) in the closing of a $1.67 billion loan guarantee to Montana Renewables, LLC, the largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer in North America.

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M&A Activity

Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the sustainable energy and infrastructure spaces.

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Washington Update

ML Strategies March 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights federal energy policy developments in February. These include Trump administration executive orders, policy shifts, regulatory overhauls, and permitting changes, as well as federal layoffs and congressional developments.

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CTA Updates

Read the latest updates on the implementation plan for the Corporate Transparency Act.

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Litigation Updates

Stay informed on the latest litigation news involving sustainable energy and infrastructure.

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Event Highlights

Don’t miss exciting events happening soon, including the 2025 Cleantech Open Northeast MIT Kickoff Party and the MIT Climate & Energy Prize US Semi-Final.

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure 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.      
 

We would also like to remind our readers that you can always ask us anything at mintzedge.com/ask-anything/. We built the MintzEdge website as a resource for entrepreneurs and investors, and hope that all of you take advantage of the site and see how it can help you.

 

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    Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — February 2025

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    Thomas R. Burton, III

    Thomas R. Burton, III

    Member / Chair, Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure 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

    Sahir Surmeli

    Member / Co-Chair, Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure 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.
    Jessica L. Vaughn

    Jessica L. Vaughn

    Associate

    Jessica L. Vaughn is an Associate at Mintz who focuses her practice on corporate and securities law and general corporate matters. She works with public and private companies in a variety of industries, including energy & sustainability, life sciences, and technology.