Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure

As the Commonwealth works toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders are increasingly revisiting the potential role of nuclear energy within a diversified energy portfolio.

As Washington wrestles with gridlock and a government shutdown, the energy, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors are surging forward, driven by shifting political currents, new financing tools, and global competition.

November sustainable energy and infrastructure event highlights include the Energy Supply Chain & Procurement Summit and the NECBC US-Canada Executive Energy Conference.

We cover noteworthy developments in federal regulation and civil litigation impacting ESG initiatives.

Recent M&A activity in the sustainable energy and infrastructure spaces includes activity by Rhythmos, acquired by Electron, and Hadron Energy, acquired by GigCapital7.

Our spotlight is on the Sustainability Investment Banking team at Canaccord Genuity and their work with Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., an industry leader in energy storage and battery tech.

This issue of Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections includes a spotlight on Mintz client Canaccord Genuity, along with energy policy news from Washington, litigation updates, a roundup of recent M&A activity, and information on upcoming industry events.

On October 23, 2025, the Secretary of Energy (“Secretary”) invoked a rarely utilized provision of the Department of Energy Organization Act (“DOE Act”),  directing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to initiate preliminary rulemaking procedures, through a proposed Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANOPR”) that would consider potential reforms to enhance the timeliness and processes related to the interconnection of large loads to the transmissions system.

This month’s update covers a narrowly passed House appropriations bill, critical minerals announcements, progress on permitting reform, and the confirmation of nominees to key energy and environmental posts.

This issue of Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections includes a spotlight on Spring Lane Capital along with energy policy news from Washington, litigation updates, a roundup of recent M&A activity, and information on upcoming industry events.

Our spotlight is on Spring Lane Capital, a private equity firm focused on providing hybrid project capital for sustainability solutions in the energy, food, water, waste, and transportation industries.

We cover noteworthy developments including the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals’ pause of legal challenges to the SEC’s climate rule; the CFTC’s withdrawal of Biden-era guidance on voluntary carbon credits; and California’s advancement of its climate disclosure plan.

Sustainable energy and infrastructure event highlights for October include the Alliance for Climate Transition Green Future Gala and the Tough Tech Summit.

Recent M&A activity in the sustainable energy and infrastructure spaces includes activity by Paragon Energy Solutions, acquired by Mirion Technologies, and EVCS Productions, acquired by Terrapinn Holdings.

This issue of Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections includes a spotlight on S2G Investments, along with energy policy news from Washington, litigation updates, a roundup of recent M&A activity, and information on upcoming industry events.

The September ESI Washington Update outlines major federal actions and proposed legislation aimed at strengthening the US critical minerals supply chain. It also highlights the Trump administration’s rollback of renewable energy initiatives and EPA’s proposal to rescind the Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding.

Our spotlight is on S2G Investments, a multistage investment firm, and its $40 million Series B financing of Sojo Industries, an industrial automation company that utilizes robotics, mobility, and software to deliver innovative packaging and assembly solutions to the food and beverage industry.

Sustainable energy and infrastructure event highlights for September include the RE+ Conference, Climate Week NYC, and the Dynamo Energy Transition Summit.

Recent M&A activity in the sustainable energy and infrastructure spaces includes activity by APA Solar, acquired by Array Technologies, and Heliogen, acquired by Zeo Energy.

We cover noteworthy developments in the use of antitrust law and litigation to challenge climate-related initiatives, including a federal court allowing a novel ESG-focused antitrust case to proceed and the FTC closing an investigation after truck makers agreed to withdraw from California’s Clean Truck Partnership.