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Opportunity and Complexity: U.S. Clean Energy Financing in 2023
January 30, 2023
We expect the U.S. renewable energy market to be defined by the opportunity for unprecedented growth and deployment of key sector technologies and disruption in global markets.
Q4 Quarterly Considerations
January 19, 2023
2023 is set to be a year of many firsts in sustainable finance. We will likely see the first tax credit transfer deals and gain an understanding of initial pricing.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Blackstone, ClearGen, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management in Acquisition of Tax Equity Interests in 1.4GW (net) Operating Wind Portfolio
November 18, 2022
Podcast – Financing the Energy Transition Post IRA
November 4, 2022
In this podcast produced in collaboration with Canary Media, Britta von Oesen, CohnReznick Capital Partner & Managing Director, discusses the far-reaching financing implications of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Q3 Quarterly Considerations
October 31, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is already having a profound impact on the U.S. renewable energy market, causing increases to long-term forecasts and changes to long-term power prices.
Britta von Oesen Featured in Utility Dive — “It’s a Good Time to be a Banker.”
September 29, 2022
The renewable energy market is seeing a greater diversity of investors looking to put money into renewable energy projects and technology, according to Britta von Oesen.
Nick Knapp Quoted in Wall Street Journal on Future of Renewable Energy Tax Credit Transfers
September 14, 2022
Companies will soon be able to sell and purchase renewable-energy tax breaks under a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Inflation Reduction Act: Tax Credit Monetization Analysis
August 17, 2022
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, there are several new policy additions to help spur the growth of sustainable energy in the U.S….
2022 Renewable Energy Summit – Key Takeaways
August 1, 2022
In June, CohnReznick and CohnReznick Capital’s 9th Renewable Energy Summit covered pressing issues and emerging trends shaping the industry. Read on for some of the key takeaways from the Summit.
CohnReznick Capital Newsletter – Q2 2022
July 29, 2022
The Q2 edition of Quarterly Considerations provides a snapshot of the sustainable finance and M&A landscape and a deep dive into tax equity demand from CCUS.
Analysis – Solar & Wind Market Cost of Energy (MCOE)
July 18, 2022
In this edition, we see how an increase in CAPEX for renewables has caused MCOE prices to increase an average 33% for solar and 9% for wind across the country.
Key Value Drivers for Grid-Scale Merchant Storage
June 13, 2022
In this insights report, CohnReznick Capital and Black & Veatch analyze best practices and concepts in estimating merchant revenues, operating expenses, and useful life for large-scale battery energy storage projects.
CohnReznick Capital Advises ForeFront Power on Equity Interest Sale in 131MW DG Solar and Storage Portfolio
June 13, 2022
ForeFront Power has sold partial equity interests in Project Ridgeback, a 131MW distributed solar and solar-plus-storage portfolio.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Pivot Energy in Raising Tax Equity and Debt Financing for 90MW Distributed Generation Solar Portfolio
April 19, 2022
Pivot Energy has closed on a $190 million tax equity and debt financing facility from Foss & Company and Silicon Valley Bank.
CohnReznick Capital Insights Report Q1 2022
April 19, 2022
The latest version of Quarterly Considerations, CohnReznick Capital‘s Insights Report, provides a snapshot of the evolving sustainable finance and M&A landscape, as well as a deep dive into offshore wind tax equity.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Raising Tax Equity for 477MW Solar Project
April 8, 2022
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has closed on a $201MM tax equity financing for Project Fighting Jays, a 477MW solar project in Texas.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Azimuth Renewables on Sale of 300MW Solar Portfolio
March 21, 2022
Azimuth Renewables has sold a 300MW late-stage solar portfolio to Birch Creek Development, a renewable energy development platform focused on the utility-scale solar market.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Avondale Solar, LLC and Solar Plus Development, Inc. on Sale of 350MWac Solar Project to ACCIONA Energía
February 18, 2022
CohnReznick Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to the Sellers on the transaction.
Renewable Energy Financing in the United States: The Year Ahead
February 10, 2022
In this white paper, we analyze key trends and developments shaping sustainable energy in the U.S.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Community Energy on its Sale to AES
December 22, 2021
CohnReznick Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Community Energy Solar, LLC to The AES Corporation.
CohnReznick Capital Newsletter Q42021
December 20, 2021
The CohnReznick Capital Newsletter provides a snapshot of the evolving sustainable finance and M&A landscape.
CohnReznick Capital Advises OMERS Infrastructure on its 100% Acquisition of Navisun
November 4, 2021
OMERS Infrastructure has agreed to the 100% equity acquisition of Navisun LLC.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Apex Clean Energy on Majority Equity Interest Sale to Ares Management
October 12, 2021
Apex Clean Energy has sold a majority equity stake to funds managed by Ares Management Corporation’s Infrastructure and Power strategy…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Earth Energy Renewables in the §363 Sale of its Assets to Ara Partners
October 11, 2021
Earth Energy Renewables has been acquired by Ara Partners.
Analysis – Solar & Wind Market Cost of Energy (MCOE)
October 1, 2021
CohnReznick Capital has completed its first biannual report on the Market Cost of Energy (MCOE).
Currents Podcast – What Sponsors Need to Know to Finance CCS Projects
July 29, 2021
Nick Knapp, Senior Managing Director, and Michael Yurkerwich, Director discuss CSS projects on Norton Rose Fulbright’s New Currents Podcast.
PODCAST: The M&A Turf Battle Over Wind, Solar and Storage Projects
July 27, 2021
Britta von Oesen, Managing Director at CohnReznick Capital, shares insight on the surge in renewable energy M&A in the latest episode of the Energy Gang podcast.
A Low-Risk Way for Oil and Gas Firms to Get in on the Energy Transition
July 15, 2021
Written by Gary Durden, Managing Director. Originally published in Power Magazine on July 15, 2021.
CohnReznick Capital Advises CIM Group in Raising Tax Equity and Debt for 250MW Solar Project
July 19, 2021
CIM Group has closed on tax equity and debt financings for Project Aquamarine, a 250-MW solar photovoltaic project located in Kings County, CA.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Osaka Gas USA and Summit Ridge Energy on Formation of Distributed Solar JV
June 28, 2021
OGUSA and SRE have formed a joint venture to construct, own and operate over 120MW of distributed solar projects in Maine.
CohnReznick Capital Advises KOMIPO America in Raising Tax Equity for 130MW Solar Project
June 17, 2021
KOMIPO America, Inc. as successfully closed a tax equity investment from Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc. for a 130MW solar project in Frio County, Texas.
CohnReznick Capital Advises 7X Energy on Sale of 130MW Solar Project
June 15, 2021
7X Energy has sold the Elara Energy Project, a 130MW solar development facility, to KOMIPO America, Inc.
SPACs for Clean Energy IPO: Better Option or Bubble?
June 11, 2021
2020 saw the clean energy industry take part in the explosive resurgence of an alternative pathway to public markets
CohnReznick Capital Advises Pivot Energy on its Sale to ECP
June 10, 2021
Solar project developer TCA Microgrid Energy LLC, doing business as Pivot Energy, has been acquired by ECP.
CohnReznick Capital Advises 7X Energy on Sale of 9 GW Solar Development Platform
June 7, 2021
X Energy, Inc. (“7X”) has entered into a Purchase & Sale Agreement for the 100% equity sale of its 9 GW solar development platform.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Capital Dynamics on 49% Equity Sale of 100MW / 400MWh CAISO Standalone Battery Storage Project
June 1, 2021
Capital Dynamics has agreed to sell 49% of its equity interest in Project Saticoy.
“Green Queen” Britta von Oesen in Colgate Magazine
May 17, 2021
Originally published in the Winter 2021 edition of Colgate Magazine.
CohnReznick Capital Advises CarVal Investors in Raising Tax Equity for a 20MW/3.75MWh DG Solar and Battery Storage Portfolio
May 4, 2021
CohnReznick Capital was the exclusive financial advisor to CarVal on the transaction.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Summit Ridge Energy on Tax Equity Raise for 73MW Community Solar Portfolio
April 23, 2021
CohnReznick Capital was the exclusive financial advisor to Summit Ridge Energy in closing on a $55 million tax equity commitment from Foss & Company.
Renewable Energy Financing Trends: The Year Ahead
February 1, 2021
One year ago few could have predicted that 2020 would be so completely defined by the global coronavirus pandemic, which seismically disrupted how people live, work and learn.
CohnReznick Capital Advises sPower in Raising Tax Equity for 155MW Solar Portfolio
January 28, 2021
sPower has secured tax equity financing for the 155MW North Peak portfolio. CohnReznick Capital was the exclusive financial advisor.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Lightsource bp in Raising Tax Equity for 316MW Solar Portfolio in Texas
January 26, 2021
Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a tax equity investment from Bank of America for a 316MW solar portfolio.
CohnReznick Capital Advises First Solar on Sale of Solar Development Platform to Leeward Renewable Energy
January 25, 2021
Leeward will acquire from First Solar a utility-scale solar project development platform of approximately 10 gigawatts (GW)AC.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Ecoplexus on Equity Interest Sale in 100MW Solar Portfolio
January 12, 2021
CohnReznick Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Ecoplexus in selling partial equity interests in its solar portfolio to Harrison Street.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Fifth Third Bank on Sale Leaseback for Community Solar and Distributed Generation Solar Portfolios
January 8, 2021
Fifth Third Bank has closed on construction debt and tax equity commitments for over 40 projects.
Conor McKenna Quoted in Financial Times on the Availability of Tax Equity for Renewables
December 13, 2020
CohnReznick Capital’s Conor McKenna was quoted in “US renewables look to plug funding gap as pandemic hits tax incentives” (subscription required)
CohnReznick Capital Advises Tokyo Gas in Raising Tax Equity for 631MW Solar Project
December 11, 2020
Tokyo Gas America Ltd. has closed on a tax equity commitment for the Aktina Solar Project, located in Wharton County, Texas.
CohnReznick Capital Advises 7X Energy on Tax Equity Raise for 250MWAC Solar Project
December 10, 2020
7X Energy, Inc. has successfully closed on a tax equity commitment for its 250MWac Taygete I solar project from Nestlé.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Summit Ridge Energy on Tax Equity Placement for 27MW Community Solar Portfolio
December 10, 2020
Summit Ridge Energy has secured tax equity financing for a 27MW community solar portfolio.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Sunnova in Raising Tax Equity Financing for 80MW+ Residential Solar Portfolio
December 9, 2020
Sunnova Energy International Inc. has closed on tax equity investments for two residential solar funds.
Britta von Oesen Wins 2020 DOE U.S. Clean Energy Award
December 1, 2020
Britta von Oesen is one of nine women honored for achievements and leadership in clean energy as part of the U.S Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Initiative.
DOE Initiative Honors Women in Clean Energy
December 1, 2020
Britta von Oesen, a managing director with CohnReznick Capital who leads the company’s San Francisco office, is among those being honored.
Podcast – Keep Calm and Close Clean Energy Deals
October 21, 2020
In this podcast, hear how Manish Hebbar, Managing Director at CohnReznick Capital, used his experience in the military to find his way into the rapidly evolving world of clean energy.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Lightsource bp in Raising Tax Equity for the 300MW Bighorn Solar Project
October 1, 2020
Lightsource bp, a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects, has closed on a tax equity investment for the 300MW Bighorn Solar facility.
Podcast – New Currents Episode | The Highlander Transaction: sPower’s 620-MW Solar Plant
September 29, 2020
Conor McKenna, Senior Managing Director at CohnReznick Capital, speaks on Norton Rose Fulbright’s New Currents podcast.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Kruger Energy on Sale of 523MWDC Solar Portfolio
September 3, 2020
Kruger Energy has sold a 523MWDC mid-stage solar development portfolio to Ecoplexus, a leading renewables IPP.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Osaka Gas on Equity Interest Sale in 74MW Solar Portfolio
August 17, 2020
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., has sold its indirect 50% equity ownership of the Aurora Solar portfolio to Axium Infrastructure
CohnReznick Capital Advises sPower in Raising Tax Equity and Debt for 620MW Solar Project
July 27, 2020
sPower has closed on a $350 million tax equity commitment and a credit facility over $700 million for the Spotsylvania Solar Energy Center.
Short- And Long-Term Impacts Of The Coronavirus On Renewable Energy
July 16, 2020
Here’s our take on the current and long-term impacts of the coronavirus on the solar, wind, and energy storage markets.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners in Raising Tax Equity for the 347MW Greasewood Project
July 13, 2020
CIP has closed on a tax equity investment from Bank of America for a 347MW utility-scale solar project in Texas.
CohnReznick Capital Congratulates Goksenin Ozturkeri – “30 Under 30” Honoree
June 23, 2020
CohnReznick Capital congratulates Goksenin Ozturkeri, Senior Associate for inclusion in the “30 Under 30” class of honorees by the GreenBiz Group.
Short- and Long-Term Impacts of the Coronavirus on Renewable Energy
June 10, 2020
In this paper, CohnReznick and CohnReznick Capital experts review the current and long-term impacts of the coronavirus on the solar, wind, and energy storage markets.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Sunnova in Raising Tax Equity Financing in Two Funds for a 75MW+ Residential Solar Portfolio
June 5, 2020
Sunnova Energy International Inc. has closed on two tax equity investments…
CohnReznick Capital Congratulates Britta von Oesen, ‘Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business’ Honoree
June 4, 2020
The San Francisco Business Times has recognized Britta von Oesen, Managing Director.
Storage – The Time is Now
May 5, 2020
Written by Jeff Manning, Managing Director. When it comes to storage, the struggle is entirely of our own making.
Action Plan for “The Great Restart,” Part 2
April 28, 2020
Here’s part 2 of 3 on safeguarding your enterprise in the midst of significant disruption.
Q1 2020 Transactions
April 27, 2020
CohnReznick Capital Ranked #1 Renewable Energy Financial Advisor in Inframation and SparkSpread’s Q1 2020 League Table. View select Q1 transactions
Action Plan for “The Great Restart”
April 20, 2020
Presented by Jeff Manning, Managing Director: Here’s my take, after 40 years of experience…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Belltown on Sale of 330MWdc Solar Portfolio
April 6, 2020
CohnReznick Capital served as exclusive financial advisor to Belltown…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Capital Power Corporation in Raising Financing for a 150MW Wind Project
April 3, 2020
CohnReznick Capital advised Capital Power Corporation on a tax equity…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Lightsource BP in Raising Tax Equity for the 260MW Impact Solar Project
April 1, 2020
CohnReznick Capital advised Lightsource BP on the tax equity commitment…
Will PG&E be forced to turn to PPAs to get a bankruptcy exit plan confirmed?
March 31, 2020
As originally posted in Utility Dive on March 31, 2020
CohnReznick Capital Advises Tyr Energy in Raising Tax Equity for the 30MW Kimball Wind and 13MW South Fork Wind Projects
March 20, 2020
Tyr Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation…
CohnReznick Capital Promotions
March 19, 2020
CohnReznick Capital is pleased to announce the promotions of Manish Hebbar, Michael Tatarsky, and Michael Yurkerwich
CohnReznick Capital Advises Osaka Gas USA on its investment in U.S. distributed solar developer and EPC provider, SolAmerica Energy
March 12, 2020
Osaka Gas USA (OGUSA), a 100% subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd….
PODCAST: In Celebration of Women’s History Month, Get to Know Britta Von Oesen
March 6, 2020
Britta von Oesen, Managing Director at CohnReznick Capital, sheds light on motivation, the keys to building…
The Year In Renewables Financing Trends and Looking Ahead to 2020
January 2, 2020
It was a good year for renewable energy. Declining prices and increased demand are expected…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Gulf Pacific Power on Acquisition of Majority Stake in Operating Wind Portfolio
December 20, 2019
Gulf Pacific Power, LLC (“GPP”) has completed the acquisition of…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Solar Frontier Americas in Raising Tax Equity and Debt Financing for the 150MWAC Mustang Two Solar Facility
December 19, 2019
Solar Frontier Americas (“SFA”) recently closed on the debt financing…
The Changing Dynamics of Renewable Asset Sell-Downs
November 25, 2019
Asset sell-downs are nothing new in the renewable energy industry. But as the scale and number…
CohnReznick Capital Advises sPower in Raising Tax Equity and Debt Financing for the 218MW Prevailing Winds Facility
October 24, 2019
sPower has announced that the company closed on the debt financing…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Lightsource BP in Raising Financing for a 125MW Utility-Scale Solar Portfolio
October 24, 2019
Lightsource BP has closed on a tax equity investment from Guardian…
Podcast – Clean Energy’s Ever-Changing Policy Risk
September 30, 2019
A special podcast episode with managing director Britta von Oesen to unpack some of the biggest policy uncertainties in the U.S. and what they mean for renewables.”
CohnReznick Capital Advises Samsung on Sale of 50.5MW Central 40 Project
September 20, 2019
The project will sell power to the City of Santa Clara under a 20-year contract…
CohnReznick Capital Advises GE on Sale of Majority Stake in its DG / C&I Solar Business to BlackRock Real Assets
September 9, 2019
GE Solar announced in July a partnership with BlackRock to create Distributed Solar Development (“DSD”)…
CohnReznick Capital Advises GCL New Energy on Sale of 110MW Pioneer Solar Project
August 19, 2019
GCL New Energy, Inc. (“GCL New Energy”), a global developer, owner…
Financing Considerations for Commercial Solar into 2020 and Beyond
August 6, 2019
In this white paper, we discuss the challenges associated with tax equity financing, ways to navigate the…
CohnReznick’s new hire sees more debt, equity in power deals as tax credits wane
July 23, 2019
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities LLC’s newest hire, Richard O’Day, is helping the boutique investment bank…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Sol Systems on the Formation of its Joint Venture with Capital Dynamics
July 10, 2019
Sol Customer Solutions (“Sol”), the solar energy development business…
Richard O’Day Joins CohnReznick Capital As Senior Managing Director
June 5, 2019
Richard O’Day, Senior Managing Director, will enhance advisory capabilities and expand practice areas…
In New Challenge for California’s Utilities, Rating Agency Warms to Community Aggregators
May 8, 2019
Investment grade credit ratings are “really positive news for renewables”…
The Real Art of the Deal: How to Negotiate Billions in Renewables Projects
May 7, 2019
In this podcast, we examine how empathy can translate into billions of…
2019 Trends in Utility Renewable Energy Financing
April 15, 2019
Interest among utilities in owning wind and solar assets is steadily growing…
How renewable energy providers can prepare for PG&E’s bankruptcy
March 12, 2019
By Jeffrey R. Manning. Despite its negative connotation, scores of America’s largest corporations…
‘Let’s tackle the risks and kick-start New York community solar’
February 19, 2019
The state’s ambitious climate targets have yet to spur widespread local deployment, but that could change…
On Demand Webinar: PG&E Bankruptcy: The Path Forward
February 12, 2019
Join bankruptcy authorities from CohnReznick, CohnReznick Capital, and the law firm of Chapman and Cutler…
CohnReznick Capital Advises 7X Energy on the Sale of the 100 MWAC Lapetus Solar Energy Project
February 8, 2019
CohnReznick Capital acted as exclusive financial advisor to 7X Energy on the sale.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Onyx Renewable Partners on the Sale of its Sponsor Equity Interest in a 114MW Distributed Generation Solar Portfolio
February 5, 2019
CohnReznick Capital acted as a financial advisor to Onyx in connection…
CohnReznick Capital Advises Capital Power Corporation in Raising Financing for a 99MW Wind Project
January 10, 2019
Capital Power Corporation has closed on a tax equity investment from J.P. Morgan for its 99MW project…
CohnReznick Capital Realigns Titles and Broadens Leadership Team
December 14, 2018
CohnReznick Capital announced today a new organizational structure to reflect the long-term vision for the firm.
Wall of Money in US Renewables: Understanding the Implications
November 21, 2018
Written by John Richardson, Vice President of Business Development
CohnReznick Capital Advises ENGIE North America’s Distributed Solar in Raising Financing for a 75MW Distributed Solar and Battery Storage Portfolio
November 20, 2018
This transaction helps further the growth of the distributed generation solar…
CohnReznick Capital Wins Cleanie Award for Investment Bank of the Year
October 23, 2018
CohnReznick Capital is honored by The Cleanie Awards for paving the way in the clean technology sector.
CohnReznick Capital Advises PGGM on 920MW Portfolio Acquisition
August 7, 2018
PGGM has signed purchase and sale agreements with EDF Renewables for the acquisition of a…
Renewable Energy World’s 40 Under 40 Honors CohnReznick Capital’s Von Oesen
July 10, 2018
Britta Von Oesen, Managing Director, was honored in Renewable Energy World’s inaugural list…
Picking Winners in the Evolving Renewable Project M&A Landscape
June 18, 2018
It’s both an exciting and tricky time to be a developer, owner or investor of renewable energy projects.
U.S. Wind Energy Outlook – Project Finance, M&A and Capital Markets
June 18, 2018
The U.S. wind energy industry is poised for an aggressive upward trajectory over the next 5-10 years, driven by…
Power Finance & Risk Speaks with President Nick Knapp
June 15, 2018
Nick Knapp speaks with Fotios Tsarouhis at Power Finance & Risk in part one of a three part series about his time so far as President…
Advisers, Investors Eye Wave of Utility Related Tax Equity Deals
June 1, 2018
Power Finance & Risk spoke with Principal & Managing Director, Conor McKenna, to discuss current tax equity deals and utility involvement in the market.
2018 North American Power List Announced; Includes President Nick Knapp
May 30, 2018
Congratulations to a number of colleagues in the U.S. renewable energy industry for making A Word About Wind’s North American Power List for 2018.
CohnReznick Capital Advises Canadian Solar in Securing Financing & Tax Equity Investment
May 24, 2018
Recurrent Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ)…
CohnReznick Capital Awarded Three Power Finance & Risk Awards
May 22, 2018
Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Power Finance & Risk Awards. CohnReznick Capital is #CohnReznickProud to have been awarded three new awards:
Nick Sangermano Named to Colorado School of Mines’ Payne Institute Advisory Board
May 21, 2018
Nick Sangermano was recently appointed to the advisory board for the Payne Institute at the Colorado School of Mines.
The BEAT of a Different Drummer: The 2017 Tax Reform Clarified
May 17, 2018
Read the two-part series pulled together by CohnReznick aiming to provide a clearer picture on BEAT and the new tax law changes…
Think the Middle East’s Only Energy Export is Oil? Think Again.
May 16, 2018
Nick Sangermano sat down with Ozy.com to discuss renewable energy and infrastructure investment in the Middle East.
Congrats to our team that ran CELI’s Race for Clean Energy 5K!
May 17, 2018
On Sunday, May 8th, CRC team members Adrian Ruiz-Grossman and Goksenin Ozturkeri participated in CELI’s 5k fundraiser run…
CohnReznick Capital at AWEA’s Windpower
May 4, 2018
We’re excited to have four executives speaking at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)’s annual Windpower conference this year:
Director Iany Ianachkova speaking at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University on April 23rd
April 20, 2018
The Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women in Energy program is hosting a public panel discussion on how…
Fengate & Greengate Power Announce $100 Million Strategic Co-Development Partnership
April 3, 2018
Leading Alberta-based independent renewable and clean energy developer Greengate Power Corporation (“Greengate”) has secured a…
Renewables M&A Outlook: 2018 Could Be Even Better Than 2017
March 8, 2018
In this news piece, Director Frank Palladino explores the M&A outlook for the renewable energy industry in 2018…
CohnReznick Capital Announces Promotions
March 5, 2018
The team at CohnReznick Capital is proud to announce the following promotions…
CohnReznick Capital’s Iany Ianachkova joins Board of Solar Cookers International
February 27, 2018
Congratulations to Vice President, Iany Ianachkova, for being named to the Board of Solar Cookers International!
CohnReznick Capital’s Tom Weirich joins REW Editorial Advisory Board
February 20, 2018
Congratulations to Tom Weirich, Director of Marketing & Business Development, for being named to Renewable Energy World’s Editorial Advisory Board
CohnReznick Capital Announces sPower Bond Deal Close for $421.4M
February 9, 2018
CohnReznick Capital is proud to announce sPower’s recent bond deal close for $421.4M.
CohnReznick Capital Announces Acquisition of Two U.S. Operating Wind Facilities by BluEarth Renewables
February 7, 2018
CohnReznick Capital is proud to announce the the acquisition of…
CohnReznick Capital Announces Sale by UK based Foresight Group to Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC
February 1, 2018
CohnReznick Capital is proud to announce the sale of six operating solar facilities…
2018 Outlook: Resilient Investors Cautiously Optimistic for New Year
January 30, 2018
The uncertainty surrounding tax reform kept many U.S. renewables investors
CohnReznick Capital’s Tom Weirich named to the #Solar100 List
January 16, 2018
The list, compiled by kWh Analytics, celebrates the U.S. solar industry’s leaders and the ideas that drive them.
Tis’ the Season: The Sea Change Continues
December 20, 2017
The sea change in consumer behavior to a strong preference for online shopping continues to put pressure on traditional brick and mortar retailers.
sPower Transaction wins 2017 PFI Renewables Deal of the Year Award
December 19, 2017
We are both honored and excited to receive the 2017 Renewables Deal of the Year Award from Thomson Reuters Project Finance International.
Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Closes On North Carolina Project Sale
December 12, 2017
Recurrent Energy LLC (“Recurrent Energy”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc….
Wind Could See Retroactive Tax Hike Under Senate Plan
December 5, 2017
CohnReznick Capital’s recent Tax Equity Brief was cited in a E&E News article on the Senate tax plan.
Principal & Managing Director Conor McKenna: Is Energy Storage at a Crossroads?
November 28, 2017
CohnReznick Capital’s Principal & Managing Director, Conor McKenna, will be speaking on an ACORE “State of the Industry”…
CohnReznick Capital’s Adri Ruiz-Grossman headlines tax equity panel at CleanCon 2017
November 15, 2017
CohnReznick Capital’s Adri Ruiz-Grossman spoke on the tax equity panel at CleanCon 2017…
JiEF 30 Under 30 Honors CohnReznick Capital’s Tatarsky, Yurkerwich & Ruiz-Grossman
October 13, 2017
CohnReznick Capital congratulates Michael Tatarsky, Vice President; Michael Yurkerwich, Vice President; and Adrian Ruiz-Grossman, Senior Associate.
Director Britta von Oesen Speaks to the Stratton Report about the Solar Tax Equity Landscape & Community Solar
October 9, 2017
The Stratton Report interviewed Director Britta von Oesen about the current state of the solar tax equity landscape
CohnReznick Capital Announces Hiring of Additional Industry Leaders
October 2, 2017
CohnReznick Capital is proud to announce the hiring of four additional colleagues for its offices in New York and San Francisco.
JLM Energy Announces $25 Million in Project Funding Investment
September 26, 2017
JLM Energy has announced $25 million in project funding investment for commercial and industrial customers.
Will Renewable Energy Tax Credits Last Forever? Forbes speaks with Principal & Managing Director Nick Knapp
September 26, 2017
Nick Knapp speaks with Jim Conca of Forbes to discuss the future of the renewable energy tax credits.
CohnReznick Capital Launches Updated US Renewable Energy Brief on Tax Equity Market
September 12, 2017
Tthe latest issue of our US Renewable Energy Brief focuses on the constantly evolving tax equity market.
CohnReznick Capital’s Jeff Manning is featured in JCR Magazine
September 5, 2017
Jeff Manning is featured in the Turnaround Management Association’s JCR Magazine.
CohnReznick Capital’s Nick Sangermano Continues the Discussion on the Global Transition to Renewable Energy
July 6, 2017
Part of a two-part series with Renewable Energy World.
CohnReznick Capital’s Nick Sangermano Discusses the Global Transition to Renewable Energy
June 23, 2017
A conversation on the Caribbean and its renewable energy market.
Managing Director Nick Knapp Speaks with Reuters About Renewable Energy and Institutional Investors
June 23, 2017
Nick Knapp discusses the evolution of institutional investment in renewable energy.
Sunnova Raises nearly $1 Billion Based on Strength of Business Approach
June 13, 2017
Sunnova Energy Corporation announced it has raised aggregate capital of nearly $1 billion in the past three months…
CohnReznick Capital Receives Two Awards from ‘Power Finance & Risk’
June 7, 2017
CohnReznick Capital was named the Financial Adviser of 2016 for Tax Equity Deals as well as a Financial Adviser of 2016 for Renewables M&A (tied).
Sun War: Suniva vs. The World
May 15, 2017
On April 26, 2017, Suniva, a Georgia-headquartered solar cell and module manufacturer, filed a Section 201 Safeguard Petition…
Bloomberg Interviews Managing Director Nick Sangermano on Future of Renewable Energy Finance
April 20, 2017
Managing Director, Nick Sangermano, discusses the future of renewable energy finance…
CohnReznick Capital Announces the Sale of sPower to AES Corporation & AIMCo
February 24, 2017
CohnReznick Capital announced the successful sale of FTP Power LLC to the AES Corporation…
Energy Wakeup Podcast Features CRCMS’ McKenna And His Forecast for Solar Finance in 2017
February 13, 2017
Managing Director Conor McKenna spoke with Energy Wakeup’s Yann Brandt to discuss recent solar transactions…
CRCMS Advises SolarReserve On $78 Million Investment from Capital One On Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project
January 25, 2017
Capital One, N.A., has acquired a tax equity stake in the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project with an investment…
CRCMS’ Knapp Explores “A Windfall of New Sponsors Fueling Industry Growth” In North American Clean Energy
January 4, 2017
Project sponsors in the wind industry are becoming numerous and increasingly…
What’s holding back Latin America’s renewable energy aspirations? Managing Director Nick Sangermano Explores the Market with IDG Connect
December 8, 2016
The Latin American market for renewable energy has been long sought after…
CRCMS’ von Oesen Appointed Co-Chair of SEIA’s Newly Announced Women’s Empowerment Sub-Committee
December 7, 2016
Britta von Oesen, Vice President has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA)…
Traditional Investors Show Renewed Interest in Renewable Energy, says CRCMS’ Conor McKenna in AltEnergy Magazine
November 17, 2016
CRCMS’ Conor McKenna explains why traditional infrastructure investors are…
CRCMS Advises sPower on Close of $434MM in Tax Equity and Debt Financing for Beacon Solar Projects
November 15, 2016
sPower announced the November 2, 2016 completion of a tax equity investment and construction/term loan totaling…
CRCMS’ Sternthal: Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement an “Engine of Growth” for Industry
November 2, 2016
CRCMS’ Rob Sternthal & Eric Van Arsdale speak with Recharge News about…
Bloomberg Interviews Managing Director Nick Sangermano on Future of Renewable Energy Finance
October 31, 2016
CRCMS’ Managing Director, Nick Sangermano, participated in a recent discussion at the Bloomberg…
CRCMS & Banks Agree: US Renewables Yieldcos “are back”
October 13, 2016
CRCMS’ Managing Director, Nick Knapp, participated in a recent discussion at an…
CRCMS Weighs In with the Wall Street Journal on U.S. Tax Credits Powering Wind-Farm Upgrades
October 10, 2016
According to the Wall Street Journal, “Wind-power producers are rushing to take advantage…
Sam (Yinglin) Xu, Head of Oil & Gas, Honored in Oil & Gas Investor’s 30 Under 40 List
October 6, 2016
Listen to Ms. Xu speak further about her experience in the energy sector and her work at the firm.
CohnReznick Cap Markets advises Mitsubishi on Nexamp investment
August 10, 2016
Published in the Boston Globe. Mitsubishi Corp.’s road into the US solar business has taken…
CohnReznick Cap Markets to speak at SPI 2016
August 10, 2016
Published in the Boston Globe. Insight on the Role of Utilities…
CohnReznick Cap Markets Serves as Advisor in Apex – Northleaf Transaction
July 22, 2016
Apex Clean Energy has sold a majority ownership stake in a 217 MW…
Positive Wind Industry Dynamics Overcoming Deflated Power Prices
July 22, 2016
Published in North American Windpower. Written by Conor McKenna.
Lender closes former SunEdison project debt
June 13, 2016
Published in SparkSpread. A European bank recently closed non-recourse debt financing for a wind project that was formerly owned by SunEdison.
RBL: Redeterminations Different In 2016
May 18, 2016
Many factors go into a lender’s decision to adjust borrowing bases for E&P companies during redetermination periods.
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities Announces Engagement to Raise Tax Equity for Kansas Wind Farm
May 17, 2016
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities announced today its engagement with Capital Power…
Harmonia Petroleum Corporation Seeking Divestiture of Permian Basin Oil & Gas Properties
May 16, 2016
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities today announced that it has been engaged to serve as the exclusive
CohnReznick Cap Markets Continues to Build Team in Renewable Energy and Sustainability Sectors, welcomes Gary Durden
March 9, 2016
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities welcomes Gary Durden as a Director.
Opportunities Dawning for U.S. Renewable Energy Companies in Mexico
January 20, 2016
Guest post by Robert Sternthal and Eric van Arsdale on Forbes.com
CohnReznick Cap Markets Advises JPMorgan in SunEdison Deal
January 20, 2016
SunEdison closes on second phase of dominion transaction, Terra Nova acquires 33 percent stake in 567 megawatt DC solar portfolio.
Wind Investors, The Time to Act Is Now: Part II
Jan 6, 2016
This is the second in a two-part series.
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities supports Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) with first annual Fundraising Event
December 9, 2015
More than $30,000 raised for global economic and social programs
CohnReznick Capital Markets Builds West Coast Renewable Energy Capabilities
November 20, 2015
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities welcomes Mark Engstrom as an Associate on its renewable energy team.
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities Makes Key Strategic Hires, Expands Renewable Energy Team
November 3, 2015
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities has added three new members to its renewable energy team.
Wind Investors, the Time to Act is Now
October 27, 2015
Published by North American Windpower. Written by Nick Knapp, Managing Director, CohnReznick Cap Markets, and John Richardson, Associate, CohnReznick Cap Markets
Why storing solar energy at night is closer than you think
September 17, 2015
Published by the Washington Post on September 16, 2015. Written by Chris Mooney. In May, when Tesla Motors announced its…
SunEdison stock punished as questions linger on Vivint Solar deal
August 28, 2015
Conor McKenna, a managing director of CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities LLC, comments on Vivint Solar deal.
Solar outfit retains advisor for strategic review
August 14, 2015
Inman Solar, a photovoltaic developer and EPC company, has retained CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities to advise on a strategic review.
Oil & Gas Market Update: What to expect?
August 14, 2015
This article for Oil & Gas Investor was written by Sam (Yinglin) Xu and Evan Turner, Oil & Gas Investment Banking at CohnReznick Capital Markets.
Is it Lights out for Puerto Rico?
July 28, 2015
For a case study in how to run a company into the ground, look no further than the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
Despite Low Oil Prices Investor Focus Remains On The Eagle Ford Formation And The Permian Basin
July 23, 2015
By Sam (Yinglin) Xu and Evan Turner. Despite the current low and relatively uncertain oil price environment
Quandaries in Oil & Gas: A Capital Markets Perspective
June 30, 2015
For the last five years, our team at CohnReznick Capital Markets…
sPower and CohnReznick Capital Markets Secure $168.5 Million Debt Financing
April 22, 2015
sPower and CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities(CRCMS) announced the placement of $168.5 million in back leverage…
CohnReznick Capital Markets Announces Expansion of Investment Banking Services to Oil & Gas
April 21, 2015
Sam Xu and Evan Turner, have recently been hired to augment CohnReznick Cap Markets’ presence in the marketplace.
CohnReznick Capital Markets Advises sPower and FLS Energy on 63.1MW Solar Portfolio
March 11, 2015
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities (CRCMS) announces the equity interest purchase by sPower…
CohnReznick Capital Markets Advises on Partnership with 8minutenergy and sPower on 72.9 MW-dc Redwood Solar Projects
February 6, 2015
CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities (CRCMS) announces an agreement…
Reznick Capital Markets Securities Becomes Affiliated Company of CohnReznick LLP
January 27, 2015
Reznick Capital Markets Securities announced that it has changed its name to CohnReznick Capital Markets Securities…
Cortland Partners retains CohnReznick to field interest; would hire banker for deal – CEO
June 3, 2014
Cortland Partners, an Atlanta, Georgia-based real estate investment and management firm, has retained CohnReznick…
Reznick Capital Markets Securities Appoints David Fennema as M&A Leader
March 11, 2014
Firm predicts heightened M&A activity in renewable energy and environmental sectors
Reznick Capital Markets Securities Opens West Coast Office
November 4, 2013
Reznick Capital Markets Securities (RCMS) recently announced the opening of its West Coast office in Los Angeles, CA
CohnReznick and Reznick Capital Markets Securities help facilitate funding structure for 39.3MW Distributed Generation (DG) portfolio for Capital Dynamics
September 9, 2013
Reznick Capital Markets Securities (RCMS) has helped facilitate the successful completion of a funding structure…
CohnReznick and Reznick Capital Markets Securities assist in first-of-its-kind residential/commercial solar fund for Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA)
July 31, 2013
Reznick Capital Markets Securities (RCMS) and CohnReznick LLP have…
CohnReznick and Reznick Capital Markets Securities assist in 9.6 MW distributed generation solar portfolio for Just Energy
Jul 29, 2013
Reznick Capital Markets Securities (RCMS) and CohnReznick LLP have…
Rob Sternthal and Anthony Kim of Reznick Capital Markets Securities write “Can Public Markets Change Solar Funding? NRG Thinks So” in Solar Power World magazine
July 23, 2013
With everyone in the U.S. solar market looking for new methods of financing…
Conor McKenna describes 5 common pitfalls in solar project development
May 17, 2013
You hear this story pretty regularly in the U.S. market: a solar sponsor develops…
Rob Sternthal of Reznick Capital Markets Securities looks at how utilities might integrate solar into their power offerings in Solar Power World magazine
March 31, 2013
As the U.S. solar energy market has developed, many utilities and IPPs are…