Energy & Sustainability

Don’t miss this month’s exciting virtual events. Learn more here.

Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space.

This edition includes an article on carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs), a feature on Mintz client Brightcore Energy, recent M&A activity in the energy and sustainability industry, and upcoming events, including a global energy summit.

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.

This month, we are thrilled to feature Brightcore Energy, a clean energy and efficiency-as-a-service company for commercial, industrial, and institutional real estate owners.

In the past several months, lawmakers in both the United States and the European Union have introduced legislation to enact carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs) in their respective jurisdictions. While the US and EU proposals face roadblocks to their adoption (in the US) and full implementation (in both the US and EU), these two landmark initiatives signal a potential shift toward the usage of novel legal and regulatory tools – in this instance from the field of international trade – to promote climate policy.

This issue of Energy & Sustainability Connections includes features on Aspen Aerogels and how to manage multiple bidders in the sale of a company, plus energy policy news from Washington, recent M&A activity & more.

Learn about upcoming energy industry webinars, including NEEP’s webinar on the use of smart energy in homes and buildings and a virtual chat about electric vehicles.

Read about Aspen Aerogels, a technology leader in sustainability, and its $75 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction with an affiliate of Koch Strategic Platforms.

Read about recent M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space, including EQT Production Company’s acquisition of Alta Resources for nearly $3 billion and a number of reverse merger agreements.

Read about EcoCart, a company that provides an e-commerce plugin for merchants to offer carbon-neutral orders and a Chrome extension for shoppers looking to lower their carbon footprint.

Our July edition features stories on the “Energy-as-a-Service” business model and Mintz client AeroShield and covers recent industry M&A activity, energy policy news from Washington, and this month’s virtual events.

Don’t miss this month’s exciting virtual events, including webinars on environmental justice in New England and urban decarbonization. Learn more here.

This month, we are featuring AeroShield, which is transforming the window industry by developing super-insulating, transparent inserts for windows that supply both thermal comfort and energy savings at an affordable price.

Read about the latest round of M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space. Read here.

Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) is a rapidly growing business model in which energy service providers offer an assortment of energy-related services to customers. In contrast to the traditional energy model of simply charging customers based upon the number of kWh of electricity used, EaaS business models can include services ranging from energy-related advice to energy equipment installations to energy management.

This month’s newsletter covers a new DOE initiative to promote greener HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings, highlights Living Greens Farm, and includes recent industry M&A activity and upcoming events.