INSIGHTS
Renewable Energy’s Resilience Beyond the 2024 Election
Despite political rhetoric, the momentum behind clean energy remains strong, driven by bipartisan legislative support and economic realities. In this white paper, Greenbacker explores why we believe the renewable energy sector is poised to continue its growth, particularly given policy tailwinds that are unlikely to disappear, irrespective of who sits in in the White House.
The power play: Distributed energy resources
A landmark COP28 deal for the energy transition
The IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2023 – Key takeaways, opportunities, and the impact of the IRA
Greenbacker Principal Quinn Pasloske discusses infrastructure investment opportunities in the energy transition, including the company’s first investment in green molecules
Greenbacker – Invest4Impact Replay 2023
An open letter on the resilient nature of Greenbacker’s sustainable infrastructure investments
PRESS ROOM
Solar Array Moves Middlebury College Closer to 100 Percent Renewable Energy Goal
Representatives from Middlebury College, Encore Renewable Energy, and Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company came together for a ribbon cutting event celebrating the activation of Greenbacker’s 5 MWac solar asset, providing the College with 40% of its total electricity. The solar array is one of the largest in the state with 15,348 solar panels mounted on single axis trackers. “This solar powerplant is one of the first in Vermont that actually tracks the sun from east to west allowing us to generate between 15 and 20 percent more energy, which provides a cheaper cost of electricity for Middlebury,” said Matt Murphy, COO of Greenbacker.
Greenbacker broadens fundraising capabilities with new senior business development hires
Greenbacker Capital Management has expanded its distribution and fundraising capabilities, particularly in markets where Greenbacker is seeing increasing investor demand for sustainable investments. As senior members of the business development team, Adam Evans, CAIA, CIMA and John Hennessey broaden Greenbacker’s ability to offer individual and institutional investors the opportunity—across all distribution channels—to participate in the energy transition.
Greenbacker delivers second quarter results
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company has announced financial results for the second quarter of 2024, including year-over-year increases in revenue, operating capacity, and clean power production, as the company brought online over two dozen additional solar assets and its recent wind repowers continued to benefit fleet performance. Quarterly highlights included $58 million in total operating revenue, 916,000 MWh of clean power produced, and $41 million raised in investment vehicles managed by Greenbacker Capital Management, boosting year-to-date capital raise to $85 million.
3V Infrastructure launches to expand access to EV charging and accelerate widespread adoption of electric vehicles
3V Infrastructure, a new electric vehicle charging infrastructure owner and operator, announced its formation today and has secured a commitment of up to $40 million from an affiliate of Greenbacker Capital Management that provides strategic growth capital to leading energy transition companies. “Greenbacker is thrilled to partner with the founders of 3V to tackle the Level 2 charging space,” said Quinn Pasloske, Principal at Greenbacker. “Working with real estate owners to deliver accessible, affordable charging to their tenants presents an extremely attractive risk-adjusted return. 3V brings an infrastructure mindset to an emerging market and, as an early mover, aims to capitalize on the long-term fundamental value of the sector.”
kWh Analytics pioneers first-of-its-kind parametric wind proxy hedge for Greenbacker with Munich Re, MUFG
kWh Analytics, the market leader in Climate Insurance, announced the successful close of a groundbreaking wind proxy hedge risk transfer product for a 59MW, 14-turbine wind project in Maine, developed by a Greenbacker Capital Management affiliated investment vehicle that invests in sustainable infrastructure assets. Alberto Mihelcic Bazzana, Director at MUFG, said: “As a leader in project finance, MUFG is pleased to partner with Greenbacker, kWh Analytics, and Munich Re in developing new financing solutions that can expedite the energy transition process.”
Relevate Power secures $15 million initial investment from Greenbacker Capital Management and an affiliate of Aegon Asset Management
Relevate Power, a leader in the redevelopment of run-of-river hydropower assets, secured a $15 million investment in the first close of a significant growth equity raise, led by Greenbacker Development Opportunities Fund (“GDEV”) and Aegon Real Assets US. Benjamin Baker, Managing Director of GDEV said, “We are pleased to contribute to this round of funding, reaffirming our support for Relevate Power’s approach to hydropower redevelopment. Relevate’s work is crucial for the ongoing transition to a more sustainable energy system.”
Greenbacker announces additional information regarding the Annual Meeting of Shareholders originally scheduled for May 30, 2024
Notice is hearby given that the Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC Annual Meeting of Shareholders originally scheduled for May 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time was adjourned due to lack of sufficient votes. The date of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Greenbacker delivers first quarter results
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company has announced financial results for the first quarter of 2024, including year-over-year increases in revenue, operating capacity, and clean power production, as well as quarterly highlights including the completion of a $437 million financing for Greenbacker’s milestone repower portfolio and the expansion of the firm’s leadership team. The latter included appointing a new CFO and filling the newly created Head of Capital Markets position, which followed the late-2023 addition of the new Head of Infrastructure position. “We’re excited to have the right team in place at the right time, and we look forward to capitalizing on the opportunities we see across the energy transition investment landscape,” said CEO Charles Wheeler.
Greenbacker completes $437 million financing for repowers in company milestone: first wind repowers to leverage the domestic content bonus
These repowers mark a significant energy transition milestone for Greenbacker, as they’re among the first clean energy projects to qualify for both the 30% investment tax credit and the 10% domestic content bonus newly established under the Inflation Reduction Act. They also represent Greenbacker’s first projects financed via sale-leaseback, enhancing upfront proceeds and transaction efficiency by capturing the benefits of tax equity financing and back leverage lending in one transaction.
Greenbacker Development Opportunities releases 2023 Impact Report
The Greenbacker Development Opportunities Funds (collectively, “GDEV”), investment vehicles affiliated with Greenbacker Capital Management that make growth capital investments in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy platforms, have released their 2023 Impact Report. “GDEV is focused on enabling the development of renewable power generation and the transition to a carbon-free electrical grid,” said Benjamin Baker, Managing Director of GDEV. “We’re proud to showcase our steadfast commitment to clear and actionable policies within Greenbacker and across our portfolio companies to work towards a brighter, greener future.”