Catalyze Secures $400 Million Financing to Support Distributed Energy Portfolio

1 minute read | April.29.2025

Catalyze has secured a $400 million multiyear debt facility from global investment firm ATLAS SP Partners. The financing will support the expansion of its commercial and industrial, community solar and battery storage project portfolio across the United States.
Orrick represented Catalyze.

THE COMPANY

Catalyze is a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) specializing in distributed renewable energy assets. The company utilizes proprietary technology to deliver flexible energy solutions tailored to commercial and industrial property owners.

THE IMPACT

The debt facility will provide Catalyze with the flexibility needed for its growth strategy while streamlining the financing of future projects. ATLAS’ financing will support Catalyze’s expanding project portfolio, which consists of 300 MWs in operation and construction, as well as more than 1 GW of additional investment opportunities within its growing project development pipeline.

“This facility is a critical milestone for Catalyze in our strategy to scale distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses and communities across the United States and will enable us to double in size by the end of the year, reaching 300MW in operation,” said Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze.

THE TEAM

The Orrick team that advised Catalyze included Lisa Magged, Louise Gibbons, Lorraine McGowen, Trudie Makens, Ejemen Ofoman, Sara Forden and Sarafina Joseph.

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