News about Glen the grid guy and his financial backers

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ENERGIZING CO.

Energizing Co. is working closely with cities and utilities to respond to their urgent power grid modernization needs by developing utility distribution microgrid (UDM) and related projects that provide communities clean, reliable and climate-resilient power. Stonepeak has committed to contribute up to $250 million in project equity to the new financing platform.

Stonepeak Senior Managing Director Luke Taylor commented: “We believe Energizing Co. distinguishes itself with its clear vision for the future of public energy infrastructure, innovative business model to upgrade and modernize the power grid, and top-notch interdisciplinary team necessary to deliver on the promise of that vision. We could not be more pleased to partner with Energizing Co. in this new venture.”

Energizing Co. founder and CEO Glen Martin responded: “Energizing Co.’s mission is to help cities accelerate the transition to the future. 

I am delighted that the formation of Energizing Infrastructure will provide Energizing Co. access not only to the capital it needs to support that mission, but also with access to the exceptional capabilities of the Stonepeak team.”

ABOUT ENERGIZING CO.

Energizing Co. assists public and investor-owned energy utilities with the design, build, operation and financing of complex power grid modernization projects. 

Its utility distribution microgrid (UDM) and related projects enable the large-scale integration of distributed generation and storage assets, such as wind, biomass, solar PV, and electric vehicles (EVs), and help cities and utilities deliver clean, reliable and climate-resilient power.

Energizing Co.’s innovative project development process includes cost/benefit analysis, regulatory and contractual support, selection of technology partners, public-private project financing, and customer engagement support.

ABOUT STONEPEAK

Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners is an independent private equity investment firm that manages $1.7 billion and specializes in North American middle-market infrastructure.

Stonepeak invests in businesses comprised of hard assets with strategic importance, primarily in the following sectors: Energy, power and renewables, transportation, utilities, water, and communications. For more information, please visit http://www.stonepeakpartners.com.

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(PHOTO: Glen Martin, Energizing Co. founder and CEO, speaks to an audience gathered at the Energy Opportunities Conference at Algoma's Water Tower in this November file photo. Darren Taylor/SooToday)