Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Connections — October 2025

By Thomas R. Burton, III, Sahir Surmeli, Cyrus Breese

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: 

20 yers of industry leadership

Legal Feature

The OBBBA: A Major Shift in Federal Clean Energy Tax Incentives

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Client Feature

This month, we are pleased to feature 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.

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M&A Activity

In our latest roundup of M&A activity in the sustainable energy and infrastructure spaces, we look at Deeton.

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Washington Update

ML Strategies’ Energy & Sustainability Washington Update. 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.

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Litigation Updates

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

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Event Highlights

Mark your calendar for a busy month of upcoming events, including the Alliance for Climate Transition Green Future Gala (October 16) and the Tough Tech Summit (October 28).

Learn more here >>

 

 
4th Annual Energy Transition Summit: Shaping Our Energy Future: The Path Forward

Mintz is proud to once again convene leaders from across the energy and sustainability ecosystem for our Energy Transition Summit: Shaping Our Energy Future – The Path Forward.

Learn more here >>

Oct
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2025

Date: October 27, 2025

Time: 10:30AM - 7:30PM (EST)

Location: 750 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

                               
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.

 

Mintz Senior Project Analyst Wish Pandey and Project Analyst Jessica Zeng contributed to this edition of the newsletter.

 

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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.
    Cyrus Breese

    Cyrus Breese

    Associate

    Cyrus Breese is an Associate at Mintz who focuses his practice on corporate transactions and general corporate matters. He works with public and private companies across a variety of industries, including financial services and technology.