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Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter — September 2021

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: Read our article on carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), “Pricing Overseas Carbon: The Rise of Border Adjustment Mechanisms on Both Sides of the Pond.” Read here.
  • Client Feature: This month, we are thrilled to feature Brightcore Energy, a clean energy and efficiency-as-a-service company that develops, owns, and finances advanced energy projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional real estate owners. Read here.
  • M&A Activity: Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space. Read here.
  • Washington Updates: Read the latest energy policy updates coming out of the Capitol, including progress on the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and details on the Build Back Better Act and its green energy tax credits. Read here.
  • Event Highlights: Don’t miss this month’s exciting virtual events, including a global energy summit with trusted analysis of energy and natural resources from Wood Mackenzie’s world-leading experts and top-tier invited guest speakers. Learn more here.
  • 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.

 
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: "Pricing Overseas Carbon: The Rise of Border Adjustment Mechanisms on Both Sides of the Pond"

Client Feature: Brightcore Energy

M&A Activity

Washington Updates

Event Highlights

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

 
 

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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.