Further, as has occurred in the past, technological progress in electricity generation, storage or in the production of traditional fuels or the discovery of large new deposits of traditional fuels could reduce the cost of energy generated from those sources and consequently reduce the demand for the types of projects in which we invest, which could harm our new business origination prospects as well as the value of our existing Portfolio.
Further, as has occurred in the past, technological progress in electricity generation, storage or production of traditional fuels or the discovery of large new deposits of traditional fuels could reduce the cost of energy generated from those sources and consequently reduce the demand for the types of projects in which we invest, which could harm our new business origination prospects as well as the value of our existing Portfolio.
Alternatively, some government entities may choose to provide appropriations or other credit support for climate solutions projects, which would negatively impact the use of private capital such as ours. This could have a material and adverse effect on the return of and return on our investments for existing projects and on our ability to originate new assets.
Alternatively, some government entities may choose to provide appropriations or other credit support for climate solutions projects, which would negatively impact the use of private capital such as ours. This could have a material and adverse effect on the return on our investments for existing projects and on our ability to originate new assets.
These provisions could also make it difficult for stockholders to elect directors that are not nominated by the current members of our Board or take other corporate actions, including effecting changes in our management.
These provisions could also make it difficult for stockholders to elect directors that are not nominated by the current members of our Board or to take other corporate actions, including effecting changes in our management.
Such actions could have a dramatic impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and the cost of complying with any additional laws and regulations or the elimination or reduction in scope of various existing laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Such actions could have a dramatic impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition, and the cost of complying with any additional laws and regulations or the elimination or reduction in scope of various existing laws and regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
While we would seek to terminate the relevant hedge transaction and may have a claim against the defaulting counterparty for any losses, including unrealized gains, there is no assurance that we would be able to recover such amounts or to replace the relevant hedge on economically viable terms or at all.
While we would seek to terminate the relevant hedge transaction and may have a claim against the defaulting counterparty for any losses, including unrealized gains, there is no assurance that we would be able to recover such amounts or replace the relevant hedge on economically viable terms or at all.
These provisions include: • the denial of any right of our stockholders to remove members of our Board except upon the approval of at least two-thirds of the shares of then entitled to vote at an election of directors; • the exclusive right of our Board to elect a director to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of our Board or the resignation, death, or removal of a director, which prevents stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on our Board; • limitations on the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings; • a prohibition on actions by holders of our common stock by written consent, which forces stockholder action to be taken at an annual or special meeting of our stockholders; • establishing advance notice provisions for stockholder proposals and nominations for elections to our Board to be acted upon at meetings of stockholders; • the ability of our Board to issue shares of preferred stock and to determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval, which could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquirer; and • the requirement that the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds in voting power of all the then-outstanding shares of our common stock be obtained to amend our charter or bylaws.
These provisions include: • the denial of any right of our stockholders to remove members of our Board except upon the approval of at least two-thirds of the shares of then entitled to vote at an election of directors; • the exclusive right of our Board to elect a director to fill a vacancy created by the expansion of our Board or the resignation, death, or removal of a director, which prevents stockholders from being able to fill vacancies on our Board; • limitations on the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings; • a prohibition on actions by holders of our common stock by written consent, which forces stockholder action to be taken at an annual or special meeting of our stockholders; • advance notice provisions for stockholder proposals and nominations for elections to our Board to be acted upon at meetings of stockholders; • the ability of our Board to issue shares of preferred stock and to determine the price and other terms of those shares, including preferences and voting rights, without stockholder approval, which could be used to significantly dilute the ownership of a hostile acquirer; and • the requirement that the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds in voting power of all the then-outstanding shares of our common stock be obtained to amend our charter or bylaws.
Some of the factors that have or in the future could negatively affect the market price of our common stock include: • our actual or projected operating results, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity or changes in business strategy or prospects; • changes in the mix of our investment products and services, including the level of securitizations or fee income in any quarter; • actual or perceived conflicts of interest with individuals, including our executives; • our ability to arrange financing for projects; • equity issuances by us, or share resales by our stockholders, or the perception that such issuances or resales may occur; • seasonality in construction and demand for our investments; • actual or anticipated accounting problems; • publication of research reports about us or the climate solutions industry; • changes in market valuations of similar companies; • adverse market reaction to any increased indebtedness we may incur in the future; • commodity price changes; • interest rate changes; • additions to or departures of our key personnel; - 35 - • speculation or negative publicity in the press or investment community; • our failure to meet, or the lowering of, our earnings estimates or those of any securities analysts; • increases in market interest rates, which may lead investors to demand a higher distribution yield for our common stock, and would result in increased interest expenses on certain of our debt; • changes in governmental policies, regulations or laws; • failure to maintain our exemption from registration as an investment company under the 1940 Act; • price and volume fluctuations in the stock market generally; and • general market and economic conditions, including the current state of the credit and capital markets.
Some of the factors that have or in the future could negatively affect the market price of our common stock include: • our actual or projected operating results, financial condition, cash flows and liquidity or changes in business strategy or prospects; • changes in the mix of our investment products and services, including the level of securitizations or fee income in any quarter; • actual or perceived conflicts of interest with individuals, including our executives; • our ability to arrange financing for projects; - 33 - • equity issuances by us, or share resales by our stockholders, or the perception that such issuances or resales may occur; • seasonality in construction and demand for our investments; • actual or anticipated accounting problems; • publication of research reports about us or the climate solutions industry; • changes in market valuations of similar companies; • adverse market reaction to any increased indebtedness we may incur in the future; • commodity price changes; • interest rate changes; • additions to or departures of our key personnel; • speculation or negative publicity in the press or investment community; • our failure to meet, or the lowering of, our earnings estimates or those of any securities analysts; • increases in market interest rates, which may lead investors to demand a higher distribution yield for our common stock, and would result in increased interest expenses on certain of our debt; • changes in governmental policies, regulations or laws; • failure to maintain our exemption from registration as an investment company under the 1940 Act; • price and volume fluctuations in the stock market generally; and • general market and economic conditions, including the current state of the credit and capital markets.
Although our energy efficiency investments do not normally require additional governmental appropriations to cover repayment due to the energy and operating savings derived from the newly installed equipment and systems, a significant decline in the fiscal health, level of appropriations or budgets of government customers may make it difficult for them to remain current on existing payment obligations or undesirable to enter into new energy efficiency improvement projects.
Although our energy efficiency investments do not normally require additional governmental appropriations to cover repayment due to the energy and operating savings derived from the newly installed equipment and systems, a significant decline in the fiscal health, level of appropriations or budgets may make it difficult for our government customers to remain current on existing payment obligations or undesirable to enter into new energy efficiency improvement projects.
With respect to the projects in which we invest, increases in interest rates, have caused, and in general, may in the future cause: (1) project owners to be less interested in borrowing or raising equity and thus reduce the demand for our investments; (2) the interest expense associated with the project’s borrowings to increase; (3) the market value of the project’s fixed rate or fixed return assets to decline; and (4) the market value of any of the project’s fixed-rate interest rate swap agreements to increase.
With respect to the projects in which we invest, prior increases in interest rates have caused, and in general, may in the future cause: (1) project owners to be less interested in borrowing or raising equity and thus reduce the demand for our investments; (2) the interest expense associated with the project’s borrowings to increase; (3) the market value of the project’s fixed rate or fixed return assets to decline; and (4) the market value of any of the project’s fixed-rate interest rate swap agreements to increase.
The securities issued by any wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries that we hold or may form in the future that are exempted from the definition of “investment company” based on Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, together with any other investment securities we may own, may not have a value in excess of 40% of the value of our total assets on a non-consolidated basis.
The securities issued by any wholly-owned or majority-owned subsidiaries that we hold or may form in the future that are exempted from the definition of “investment company” based on Section 3(c)(1) or 3(c)(7) of the 1940 Act, together with any - 29 - other investment securities we may own, may not have a value in excess of 40% of the value of our total assets on a non-consolidated basis.
As a holder of the residual value or other such interests, we are more exposed to losses on the underlying collateral because the interest we retain in the securitization vehicle or other entity would be subordinate to the more senior notes or interests issued to investors and we would, therefore, absorb all of the losses, up to the value of our interests, sustained with respect to the underlying assets before the owners of the notes or other interests experience any losses.
As a holder of the residual value or other such interests, we are more exposed to losses on the underlying collateral because the interest we retain in the securitization vehicle or other entity would be subordinate to the more senior notes or interests issued to investors and we - 31 - would, therefore, absorb all of the losses, up to the value of our interests, sustained with respect to the underlying assets before the owners of the notes or other interests experience any losses.
Net metering typically allows some project customers to interconnect their on-site solar or other renewable energy systems to the utility grid and offset their utility electricity purchases by receiving a bill credit at the utility’s retail rate for the amount of energy in excess of their electric usage that is generated by their renewable energy system and is exported to the grid.
Net metering typically allows some project customers to interconnect their on-site solar or other renewable energy systems to the utility grid - 14 - and offset their utility electricity purchases by receiving a bill credit at the utility’s retail rate for the amount of energy in excess of their electric usage that is generated by their renewable energy system and is exported to the grid.
In the case of securities ranking equally with instruments we hold, we would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other stakeholders holding such instruments in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of the relevant project. - 21 - We invest in joint ventures and other similar arrangements that subject us to additional risks.
In the case of securities ranking equally with instruments we hold, we would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other stakeholders holding such instruments in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of the relevant project. We invest in joint ventures and other similar arrangements that subject us to additional risks.
Government entities, due to the wide-ranging scope of their authority, have significant leverage in setting their contractual and regulatory relationships with third parties. In addition, government permits, licenses, concessions, leases and contracts are generally very complex, which may result in periods of non-compliance, or disputes over interpretation or enforceability.
Government entities, due to the wide-ranging scope of their authority, have significant leverage in setting their contractual and regulatory relationships with - 16 - third parties. In addition, government permits, licenses, concessions, leases and contracts are generally very complex, which may result in periods of non-compliance, or disputes over interpretation or enforceability.
If we, or our projects, fail to qualify for, or choose not to pursue, hedge accounting treatment, our, or our projects, operating results may be impacted because losses on the derivatives that we, or our projects, enter into may not be offset by a change in the fair value of the related hedged transaction in our statement of operations presented under GAAP.
If we or our projects fail to qualify for, or choose not to pursue, hedge accounting treatment, our, or our projects, operating results may be negatively impacted because losses on the derivatives that we or our projects enter into may not be offset by a change in the fair value of the related hedged transaction in our statement of operations presented under GAAP.
The Tax Benefits Preservation Plan was terminated in conjunction with our conversion from a Maryland corporation to a Delaware corporation in July 2024 (the “Conversion”). In the Conversion, we adopted our charter. Our charter includes provisions that are also intended to reduce the risk of an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Code (the “Charter Tax Benefit Provisions”).
The Tax Benefits Preservation Plan was terminated in conjunction with our conversion from a Maryland corporation to a Delaware corporation in July 2024 (the “Conversion”). In the Conversion, we adopted our charter, which includes provisions that are also intended to reduce the risk of an “ownership change” under Section 382 of the Code (the “Charter Tax Benefit Provisions”).
If the market for various types of climate solutions projects or the investment techniques related to such projects do not develop as we anticipate, new business generation in this target area may be adversely impacted. The market for various types of climate solutions projects is emerging and rapidly evolving, leaving their future success uncertain.
If the market for various types of climate solutions projects or the investment techniques related to such projects do not develop as we anticipate, new business generation in this target area may be adversely impacted. The market for various types of climate solutions projects is emerging and rapidly evolving, leaving the future success of such projects uncertain.
Any extended interruption in a project’s construction or operation, a project’s inability to operate its assets efficiently, manage capital expenditures and costs or generate earnings and cash flow could have a material adverse effect on the repayment of and return on our investment and our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Any extended interruption in a project’s construction or operation, a project’s inability to operate its assets efficiently, manage capital expenditures and costs or generate earnings and - 21 - cash flow could have a material adverse effect on the repayment of and return on our investment and our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Failure to qualify as a REIT for prior taxable years would subject us to U.S. federal income tax and potentially state and local tax. We elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013, but recently terminated our election, effective January 1, 2024.
Failure to qualify as a REIT for prior taxable years would subject us to U.S. federal income tax and potentially state and local tax. We elected to be taxed as a REIT commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2013, but terminated our election, effective January 1, 2024.
In many cases, in addition to contractual protections and remedies, project owners may seek guaranties, warranties and construction bonding to provide additional protection. - 24 - The warranties provided by the third parties and, in some cases, their subcontractors, typically limit any direct harm that results from relying on their products and services.
In many cases, in addition to contractual protections and remedies, project owners may seek guaranties, warranties and construction bonding to provide additional protection. The warranties provided by the third parties and, in some cases, their subcontractors, typically limit any direct harm that results from relying on their products and services.
In addition, renewable energy projects rely on electric and other types of transmission lines and facilities owned and operated by third parties to receive and distribute their energy. Any substantial access barriers to these lines and facilities could adversely impact the demand or financial performance for such projects and our investments.
In addition, renewable energy projects rely on electric and other types of transmission lines and facilities owned and operated by third parties to receive and distribute energy. Any substantial access barriers to these lines and facilities could adversely impact the demand or financial performance for such projects and our investments.
We have begun to expand and may seek to expand our investments outside of the United States in the future. These operations will be subject to a variety of risks - 30 - that we do not face in the United States, including risk from changes in foreign country regulations, infrastructure, legal systems and markets.
We have begun to expand and may seek to expand our investments outside of the United States in the future. These operations will be subject to a variety of risks that we do not face in the United States, including risk from changes in foreign country regulations, infrastructure, legal systems and markets.
Although we believe that these financings were properly treated as financings of our TRSs for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no assurance can be provided that the IRS would not assert that such financings should be treated as issued by other entities in our structure, which could impact our compliance with the TRS limitation and the other REIT requirements during the period that we elected to be taxed as a REIT. - 28 - If the IRS were to determine that we failed to qualify as a REIT for any prior taxable year ended on or before December 31, 2023, and we do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income for such taxable year at the applicable corporate rate.
Although we believe that these financings were properly treated as financings of our TRSs for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no assurance can be provided that the IRS would not assert that such financings should be treated as issued by other entities in our structure, which could impact our compliance with the TRS limitation and the other REIT requirements during the period that we elected to be taxed as a REIT. - 26 - If the IRS were to determine that we failed to qualify as a REIT for any prior taxable year ended on or before December 31, 2023, and we do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax on our taxable income for such taxable year at the applicable corporate rate.
Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The lack of liquidity of our assets may adversely affect our business, including our ability to value our assets. Volatile market conditions could significantly and negatively impact the liquidity of our assets.
Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. - 17 - The lack of liquidity of our assets may adversely affect our business, including our ability to value our assets. Volatile market conditions could significantly and negatively impact the liquidity of our assets.
These provisions may limit our ability to leverage certain assets and limit our overall debt levels. We, or the projects in which we invest, enter into hedging transactions that could expose us to contingent liabilities or additional credit risk in the future and adversely impact our financial condition.
These provisions may limit our ability to leverage certain assets and limit our overall debt levels. - 32 - We, or the projects in which we invest, enter into hedging transactions that could expose us to contingent liabilities or additional credit risk in the future and adversely impact our financial condition.
Our business could be negatively impacted if any of our disclosures, including our CarbonCount or similar metrics, reporting to third-party standards, or reporting against our goals, are inaccurate, perceived to be inaccurate, or alleged to be inaccurate. - 17 - We operate in a competitive market, which may impact the terms of our investments.
Our business could be negatively impacted if any of our disclosures, including our CarbonCount or similar metrics, reporting to third-party standards, or reporting against our goals, are inaccurate, or perceived or alleged to be inaccurate. We operate in a competitive market, which may impact the terms of our investments.
Risks Related to our Borrowings and Hedging We use financial leverage in executing our business strategy, which may adversely affect the returns on our assets and may reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders, as well as increase losses when economic conditions are unfavorable.
Risks Related to our Borrowings and Hedging - 30 - We use financial leverage in executing our business strategy, which may adversely affect the returns on our assets and may reduce cash available for distribution to our stockholders, as well as increase losses when economic conditions are unfavorable.
The result of these incidents could include disrupted operations, misstated or unreliable financial data, disrupted market price of our common stock, misappropriation of assets, liability for stolen assets or information, increased cybersecurity protection and insurance cost, regulatory enforcement, litigation and damage to our relationships.
The result of these incidents could include disrupted operations, misstated or unreliable financial data, disrupted market price of our common stock, misappropriation of assets, liability for stolen assets or information, - 28 - increased cybersecurity protection and insurance cost, regulatory enforcement, litigation and damage to our relationships.
If changes in asset values or income occur quickly, this may be especially difficult to accomplish. This difficulty may be exacerbated by the illiquid nature of the assets we may own. We may have to make decisions that we otherwise would not make absent 1940 Act considerations.
If changes in asset values or income occur quickly, this may be especially difficult to accomplish. This difficulty may be exacerbated by the illiquid nature of certain of the assets we own. We may have to make decisions that we otherwise would not make absent 1940 Act considerations.
At the end of the billing period, the customer simply pays for the net energy used or receives a credit at the retail rate if more energy is produced than consumed. Net metering policies are under review or have been limited or amended in a number of states.
At the end of the billing period, the customer pays for the net energy used or receives a credit at the retail rate if more energy is produced than consumed. Net metering policies are under review or have been limited or amended in a number of states.
We invest in projects that rely on third parties to manufacture quality products or provide reliable services in a timely manner and the failure of these third parties could cause project performance to be adversely affected. We invest in projects that typically rely on third parties to select, manage or provide equipment or services.
We invest in projects that rely on third parties to manufacture quality products or provide reliable services in a timely manner and the failure of these third parties could cause project performance to be adversely affected. - 22 - We invest in projects that typically rely on third parties to select, manage or provide equipment or services.
A climate related event in a non-related part of the business could have a material adverse impact on the financial strength of such end-customer and their ability to honor their contractual obligations which could negatively impact on revenue and the cash flow of the project and our business.
A climate related event in a non-related part of the business could have a material adverse impact on the financial strength of such end-customer and their - 18 - ability to honor their contractual obligations which could negatively impact on revenue and the cash flow of the project and our business.
Our ability to originate new assets could be adversely affected if one or more of the - 18 - ESCOs or other origination sources with whom we have relationships are suspended or debarred or fail to win new, or renew existing, contracts.
Our ability to originate new assets could be adversely affected if one or more of the ESCOs or other origination sources with whom we have relationships are suspended or debarred or fail to win new, or renew existing, contracts.
As a result, if a hedging counterparty cannot perform under the terms of the hedge, we would not receive payments due under that hedge, we may lose any unrealized gain - 34 - associated with the hedge and the hedged liability would cease to be hedged.
As a result, if a hedging counterparty cannot perform under the terms of the hedge, we would not receive payments due under that hedge, we may lose any unrealized gain associated with the hedge and the hedged liability would cease to be hedged.
By their terms, such instruments may entitle the holders to receive payment of interest, principal payments or other distributions on or before the dates on which we are entitled to receive payments with respect to the instruments in which we invest.
By their terms, such instruments - 19 - may entitle the holders to receive payment of interest, principal payments or other distributions on or before the dates on which we are entitled to receive payments with respect to the instruments in which we invest.
To the extent those parties are unable to perform on their contractual obligations or performance guarantees we may see diminished equity returns or the special purpose entity may be unable to - 22 - repay their loan timely or at all.
To the extent those parties are unable to perform on their contractual obligations or performance guarantees we may see diminished equity returns or the special purpose entity may be unable to repay their loan timely or at all.
Congress and other governmental and regulatory bodies have taken, are taking or may in the future take, various actions to address inflation, financial crises, perceived trade imbalances, or other areas of regulatory concern.
Congress and other governmental and regulatory bodies have taken, are taking or may in the future take, various actions to address inflation, financial crises, real or perceived trade imbalances, or other areas of regulatory concern.
Although there is limited authority directly on point, given the nature of, and the extent to which, the structural improvements securing the receivables held by us during the period we elected to be taxed as a REIT were integrated into and served the related buildings, we believe that the better view is that the nature and scope of our rights in such buildings that inured to us as a result of our receivables were sufficient to - 27 - satisfy the requirements of the Real Property Regulations described above.
Although there is limited authority directly on point, given the nature of, and the extent to which, the structural improvements securing the receivables held by us during the period we elected to be taxed as a REIT were integrated into and served the related buildings, we believe that the better view is that the nature and scope of our rights in such buildings that inured to us as a result of our receivables were sufficient to - 25 - satisfy the requirements of the Real Property Regulations described above.
We may not be successful in developing and implementing policies and strategies that will be effective in managing these risks in each country where we decide to do business. Our failure to manage these risks successfully could harm our international projects, reduce our international income or increase our costs, thus adversely affecting our business, financial condition and operating results.
We may not be successful in developing and implementing policies and strategies that will be effective in managing these risks in each country where we decide to do business. Our failure to manage these risks successfully could harm any future international projects, reduce our international income or increase our costs, thus adversely affecting our business, financial condition and operating results.
These exemptions generally require that at least 55% of such subsidiaries’ portfolios must be comprised of qualifying assets that meet - 31 - the requirements of the exemption.
These exemptions generally require that at least 55% of such subsidiaries’ portfolios must be comprised of qualifying assets that meet the requirements of the exemption.
This could also significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and our ability to make distributions, which could cause the value of our common stock to decline. A default will also significantly limit our financing alternatives such that we will be unable to pursue our leverage strategy, which could curtail the returns on our assets.
This could also significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and our ability to make distributions, which could cause the value of our common stock to decline. A default would also significantly limit our financing alternatives such that we would be unable to pursue our leverage strategy, which could curtail the returns on our assets.
If the interconnection or transmission agreement of a project is terminated for any reason, they may not be able to replace it with an interconnection and transmission arrangement on terms as favorable as the existing arrangement, or at all, or they may experience significant delays or costs in connection with securing a replacement.
If the interconnection or transmission agreement of a project is terminated for any reason, the project may not be able to replace it with an interconnection and transmission arrangement on terms as favorable as the terminated arrangement, or at all, or the project may experience significant delays or costs in connection with securing a replacement.
Certain financing agreements also contain cross-default provisions, so that if a default occurs under any one agreement, the lenders under our other agreements could also declare a default. A default and resulting repayment acceleration could significantly reduce our liquidity, which could require us to sell our assets to repay amounts due and outstanding.
Certain financing agreements also contain cross-default provisions, such that if a default occurs under any one agreement, the lenders under certain other agreements could also declare a default. A default and resulting repayment acceleration could significantly reduce our liquidity, which could require us to sell assets to repay amounts due and outstanding.
In addition, certain of our financing arrangements contain provisions that provide for a preference in cash flow allocations to the lender from our assets or an acceleration of principal payments owed when certain conditions are present related to the underlying assets that serve as collateral for the financing.
In addition, certain of our financing agreements contain provisions that provide for a preference in cash flow allocations to the lender from our assets or an acceleration of principal payments owed when certain conditions are present related to the underlying assets that serve as collateral for the financing.
The cash flows or cost savings of a project can be affected by, among other things: the terms of the power purchase or other use agreements used in such project; the creditworthiness of the off-taker or project user; price of power or services now and in the future; the technology deployed; unanticipated expenses in the development or operation of the project and changes in national, regional, state or local economic conditions, laws and regulations; and force majeure events.
The cash flows or cost savings of a project can be affected by, among other things: the terms of the power purchase or other use agreements used in such project; the creditworthiness of the offtaker or project user; price of power or services now and in the future; the technology deployed; unanticipated expenses in the development or operation of the project and changes in national, regional, state or local economic conditions, laws and regulations; and force majeure events.
Any failure or interruption of these systems could cause delays or other problems in - 29 - our originating, financing, investing, asset and financial management and reporting activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Any failure or interruption of these systems could cause delays or other problems in - 27 - our originating, financing, investing, asset and financial management and reporting activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Our duties, as the general partner, to our Operating Partnership and our partners may come into conflict with the duties of our directors and officers to us. - 25 - Under Delaware law, a general partner of a Delaware limited partnership owes its limited partners the duties of good faith and fair dealing.
Our duties, as the general partner, to our Operating Partnership and our partners may come into conflict with the duties of our directors and officers to us. - 23 - Under Delaware law, a general partner of a Delaware limited partnership owes its limited partners the duties of good faith and fair dealing.
Furthermore, the bankruptcy, insolvency, or other liquidity constraints of one or more customers may result in a renegotiation or rejection of the third-party contract, delay the receipt of any obligations or reduce the likelihood of collecting defaulted obligations.
Furthermore, the bankruptcy, insolvency, or other liquidity constraints of one or more of our customers may result in a renegotiation or rejection of the relevant third-party contract, delay the receipt of any obligations or reduce the likelihood of collecting defaulted obligations.
This change in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings and, in turn, cash available for distribution to our stockholders. In addition, as we may use short-term borrowings that are generally short-term commitments of capital, lenders may respond to market conditions making it more difficult for us to obtain continued financing.
Any such change in interest rates may adversely affect our earnings and, in turn, cash available for distribution to our stockholders. In addition, as we may use short-term borrowings that are generally short-term commitments of capital, lenders may respond to market conditions making it more difficult for us to obtain continued financing.
The ability of our assets to generate revenue from certain projects depends on having interconnection arrangements and services. The future success of our assets will depend, in part, on their ability to maintain satisfactory interconnection agreements.
The ability of our assets to generate revenue from certain projects depends on having interconnection arrangements and services. The future success of our assets will depend, in part, on the ability of such assets to maintain satisfactory interconnection agreements.
For example, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) conducted its own review of grid resiliency and the functioning of electricity markets and has made, and could continue to make, changes to policies and regulations related to the function of the electricity markets and grid resiliency which may negatively impact the use of renewable energy or encourage the use of fossil fuel energy over renewable energy.
For example, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) conducted a review of grid resiliency and the functioning of electricity markets and has made, and could continue to make, changes to policies and regulations related to the function of the electricity markets and grid resiliency which may negatively impact the use of renewable energy or encourage the use of fossil fuel energy over renewable energy.
See Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates for a discussion of the accounting estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are the most critical to an understanding of our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, our provision for loan losses is evaluated on a quarterly basis.
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates” for a discussion of the accounting estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are the most critical to an understanding of our business, financial condition and results of operations. Further, our provision for loan losses is evaluated on a quarterly basis.
In addition, the inability to securitize our Portfolio or assets within our Portfolio could hurt our performance and our ability to grow our business. We also use various special purpose entities to own and finance our assets. These subsidiaries incur various types of debt, that can be used to finance one or more of our assets.
In addition, the inability to securitize our Portfolio or assets within our Portfolio could adversely affect our performance and our ability to grow our business. We also use various special purpose entities to own and finance our assets. These subsidiaries incur various types of debt, that can be used to finance one or more of our assets.
We may fail or be unable to fully achieve one or more of our sustainability and governance goals due to a range of factors within or beyond our control, or we may adjust or modify our goals in light of new information, adjusted projections, or a change in business strategy, which could negatively impact our reputation and our business.
We may fail or be unable to fully achieve one or more of our sustainability and governance goals due to a range of factors, or we may adjust or modify our goals in light of new information, adjusted projections, or a change in business strategy, which could negatively impact our reputation and our business.
In addition to natural risks such as earthquake, flood, drought, lightning, wildfire, hurricane, ice, wind, and temperature extremes, other hazards, such as fire, explosion, structural collapse and machinery failure, acts of terrorism or related acts of war, hostile cyber intrusions, pandemics or other public health issue, or other catastrophic events are inherent risks in the construction and operation of a project.
In addition to natural risks such as earthquake, flood, drought, lightning, wildfire, hurricane, ice, wind, and temperature extremes, other hazards, such as fire, explosion, structural collapse and machinery failure, geopolitical conflicts, acts of terrorism or related acts of war, hostile cyber intrusions, pandemics or other public health issues, or other catastrophic events are inherent risks in the construction and operation of a project.
Because we may not have the ability to exercise control, we may not be able to realize some or all of the benefits expected from our investment. If any of the foregoing were to occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could suffer as a result.
Because we may not have the ability to exercise control, we may not be able to realize some or all of the benefits expected from our investment. If any of the foregoing were to occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could suffer.
There is a risk that these customers may default under their contracts. In addition, many of these end-customers are large entities with wide ranging activities. An event in a non-related part of the business could have a material adverse impact on the financial strength of such end-customer, such as the effect of wildfires on the California utilities.
There is a risk that these customers may default under their respective contracts. In addition, many of these end-customers are large entities with wide ranging activities. An event in a non-related part of their respective businesses could have a material adverse impact on the financial strength of such end-customer, such as the effect of wildfires on certain California utilities.
However, our current policy is to pay quarterly distributions, though the timing, declaration, amount and payment of any dividends will be within the discretion of our Board, and will depend upon various factors, including our earnings, our financial condition, our liquidity, our debt covenants, applicable provisions of Delaware law and other factors as our Board may deem relevant from time to time.
While our current policy is to pay quarterly distributions, the timing, declaration, amount and payment of any dividends is within the discretion of our Board, and will depend upon various factors, including our earnings, financial condition, liquidity, debt covenants, applicable provisions of Delaware law and other factors as our Board may deem relevant from time to time.
Please also refer to the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factor Summary”. - 15 - Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry If the cost of energy generated by traditional sources of energy declines from present levels, demand for the projects in which we invest may decline.
Please also refer to the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factor Summary.” Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry If the cost of energy generated by traditional sources of energy declines from present levels, demand for the projects in which we invest may decline.
In addition, the terms of our non-recourse debt include restrictions and covenants, including limitations on our ability to transfer or incur liens on the assets that secure the debt. For further information see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources.
In addition, the terms of our non-recourse debt include restrictions and covenants, including limitations on our ability to transfer or incur liens on the assets that secure the debt. For further information see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources”.
During periods of economic downturn in the global economy, the solvency and financial wherewithal of counterparties with whom we do business could be impacted and our exposure to credit risks from obligors increases, and our efforts to monitor and mitigate the associated risks may not be effective in reducing our credit risks.
During periods of economic downturn in the global economy, the solvency and financial wherewithal of counterparties with whom we do business could be impacted thereby increasing our exposure to credit risks from obligors, and our efforts to monitor and mitigate the associated risks may not be effective.
Some of our project companies are structured as joint ventures, partnerships, securitizations, and syndications, and we also at times invest in project companies through co-investment structures. Part of our strategy is to participate with other institutional investors or the project’s sponsor on various climate solutions transactions.
Part of our strategy is to participate with other institutional investors or project sponsors on various climate solutions transactions. Accordingly, some of our project companies are structured as joint ventures, partnerships, securitizations, and syndications, and we also at times invest in project companies through co-investment structures.
Generally, any projects involving construction are subject to various construction and operating delays and risks that have in the past caused them to, and may in the future cause them to, incur higher than expected costs or generate less than expected amounts of savings or outputs, such as electricity in the case of a renewable energy project.
Generally, projects involving construction are subject to various construction and operating delays and risks that have in the past and may in the future cause higher than expected costs or less than expected amounts of savings or outputs (such as electricity in the case of a renewable energy project).
If we match our competitors’ pricing, terms and structure, we may not be able to achieve acceptable risk-adjusted returns on our assets or we may be forced to bear greater risks of loss.
We may lose business opportunities if we do not match our competitors’ pricing, terms and structure. If we match our competitors’ pricing, terms and structure, we may not be able to achieve acceptable risk-adjusted returns on our assets or we may be forced to bear greater risks of loss.
In the event a counterparty to us or one of our climate solutions projects becomes insolvent or unable to make payments, we may fail to recover the full value of our investment or realize the value from the counterparty’s contract, thus reducing our earnings and liquidity.
In the event a counterparty becomes insolvent or unable to make payments, we may fail to recover the full value of our investment or realize the value from the counterparty’s contract, thus reducing our earnings and liquidity.
We, or our projects, may fail to qualify for hedge accounting treatment for a number of reasons, including if we, or our projects, use instruments that do not meet the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 815 definition of a derivative, we, or our projects, fail to satisfy ASC Topic 815 hedge documentation and hedge effectiveness assessment requirements or the hedge relationship is not highly effective.
We or our projects may choose not to pursue, or fail to qualify for, hedge accounting treatment relating to derivative and hedging transactions for a number of reasons, including if we or our projects (1) use instruments that do not meet the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 815 definition of a derivative, (2) fail to satisfy ASC Topic 815 hedge documentation and hedge effectiveness assessment requirements or (3) the hedge relationship is not highly effective.
In recent years “anti-ESG” sentiment has gained momentum across the U.S., with several states and Congress having proposed or enacted “anti-ESG” policies, legislation, or initiatives or issued related legal opinions, and the President having recently issued an executive order opposing diversity equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in the private sector.
In recent years, “anti-ESG” sentiment has gained momentum across the United States, with several states and Congress having proposed or enacted “anti-ESG” policies, legislation, or initiatives or issued related legal opinions, and the issuance of an executive order opposing diversity equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in the private sector.
The projects in which we invest typically depend in part on various U.S. federal, state or local governmental policies and incentives that support or enhance project economic feasibility.
The projects in which we invest may be influenced by and/or depend in part on various U.S. federal, state or local governmental policies and incentives that support or enhance project economic feasibility.
If we are unable to repay or refinance the remaining balance of this debt, or if the terms of any available refinancing are not favorable, we may be forced to liquidate assets or incur higher costs which may significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and our ability to make distributions, which could in turn cause the value of our common stock to decline.
Some of our borrowings will have a remaining balance when they come due and if we are unable to repay or refinance the remaining balance of such debt, or if the terms of any available refinancing are not favorable, we may be forced to liquidate assets or incur higher costs which may significantly harm our business, financial condition, results of operations, and our ability to make distributions, which could in turn cause the value of our common stock to decline.
Our charter provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, in the event that the Chancery Court does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court of the State of Delaware) will be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of us, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer, other employee or stockholder of ours to us or our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), our charter or our bylaws (as either may be amended or restated) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the law of the State of - 26 - Delaware.
Our charter provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, and unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, in the event that the Chancery Court does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court of the State of Delaware) will be the sole and exclusive forum for (1) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of us, (2) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director, officer, other employee or stockholder of ours to us or our stockholders, (3) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), our charter or our bylaws (as either may be amended or restated) or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or (4) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine of the law of the State of Delaware. - 24 - However, our charter provides that federal district courts of the United States of America will be the sole and exclusive forum for claims under the Securities Act.
Decreases in interest rates, in general, may over time cause: (1) project owners to be more interested in borrowing or raising equity thus increase the demand for our assets; (2) prepayments on our assets, to the extent allowed, to increase; (3) the interest expense associated with the project’s borrowings to decrease; (4) the market value of the project’s fixed rate or fixed return assets to increase; and (5) the market value of any fixed-rate interest rate swap agreements to decrease.
Decreases in interest rates, in general, may over time cause: (i) project owners to be more interested in borrowing or raising equity thus increasing the demand for our assets; (ii) prepayments and refinancings on our assets, to the extent allowed, to increase; (iii) the interest expense associated with the project’s borrowings to decrease; (iv) the market value of the project’s fixed rate or fixed return assets to increase; and (v) the market value of any fixed-rate interest rate swap agreements to decrease.
While the projects maintain insurance, obtain warranties from vendors and obligate contractors to meet certain performance levels, the proceeds of such insurance, warranties or performance guarantees may not cover the lost revenues, increased expenses or liquidated damages payments should the project experience any equipment breakdowns, insurance claims or non-performance by contractors or vendors. - 23 - Some of the projects in which we invest may require substantial operating or capital expenditures in the future.
While the projects maintain insurance, obtain warranties from vendors and obligate contractors to meet certain performance levels, the proceeds of such insurance, warranties or performance guarantees may not cover the lost revenues, increased expenses or liquidated damages payments should the project experience any equipment breakdowns, insurance claims or non-performance by contractors or vendors.
For example, low natural gas prices may reduce the demand for projects like renewable energy that can substitute for natural gas. Low natural gas prices also typically adversely affect both the price available to renewable energy projects under future power sale agreements and the price of the electricity the projects sell on either a forward or a spot-market basis.
Low natural gas prices also typically adversely affect both the price available to renewable energy projects under future power sale agreements and the price of the electricity operating projects sell on either a forward or a spot-market basis.
There can be no assurance that the laws and regulations governing the 1940 Act, including the Division of Investment Management of the SEC providing more specific or different guidance regarding these exemptions, will not change in a manner that adversely affects our operations. For example, on August 31, 2011, the SEC issued a concept release (No. IC-29778; File No.
There can be no assurance that the laws and regulations governing the 1940 Act, including the Division of Investment Management of the SEC providing more specific or different guidance regarding these exemptions, will not change in a manner that adversely affects our operations.
If errors are identified, our reputation and our business could be negatively impacted. If we were to seek more extensive assurance or attestation with respect to such sustainability and governance metrics, we may be unable to obtain such assurance or attestation or may face increased costs related to obtaining and/or maintaining such assurance or attestation.
If we were to seek more extensive assurance or attestation with respect to such sustainability and governance metrics, we may be unable to obtain such assurance or attestation or may face increased costs related to obtaining and/or maintaining such assurance or attestation.
Moreover, no assurance can be given that we will be able to make distributions to our stockholders at any time in the future or that the level of any distributions we do make to our stockholders will achieve a market yield or increase or even be maintained over time, any of which could materially and adversely affect us.
Moreover, no assurance can be given that we will be able to make distributions to our stockholders at any time in the future or that the level of any such distributions will achieve a market yield or increase or even be maintained over time, any of which could materially and adversely affect us. - 34 - Future offerings of debt or equity securities, which may rank senior to our common stock, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Upon the subsequent disposition or sale of such assets, we could incur future losses or gains based on the difference between the sale price received and adjusted value of such assets as reflected on our balance sheet at the time of sale.
Upon the subsequent disposition or sale of such assets, we could incur future losses or gains based on the difference between the sale price received and adjusted value of such assets as reflected on our balance sheet at the time of sale. Any such losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our credit facilities have rates that adjust on a frequent basis based on prevailing short-term interest rates.
Our borrowings may have a shorter duration than our assets. Our credit facilities have rates that adjust on a frequent basis based on prevailing short-term interest rates.
In most instances, projects which sell power under PPAs commit to sell minimum levels of generation. If the project generates less than the committed volumes, it may be required to buy the shortfall of electricity on the open market or make payments of liquidated damages or be in default under a PPA, which could result in its termination.
If the project generates less than the committed volumes, it may be required to buy the shortfall of electricity on the open market or make payments of liquidated damages or be in default under a PPA, which could result in termination of the relevant contract.
The use of real property rights that we acquire or are used for our climate solutions projects may be adversely affected by the rights of lienholders and leaseholders that are superior to those of the grantors of those real property rights to us.
In addition, some of these expenditures may not be recoverable from current or future contractual arrangements. The use of real property rights that we acquire or are used for our climate solutions projects may be adversely affected by the rights of lienholders and leaseholders that are superior to those of the grantors of those real property rights to us.