This panel brings together leading voices from across the energy storage financing ecosystem to explore what it takes to get large-scale storage projects to financial close. Foley Hoag partner Sara Mattern will be joined by Dan Myers of Flatiron Energy, Jonathan Kett of D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, and Trent Yang of Boulder Climate Ventures for a wide-ranging discussion that draws on complementary legal, developer, and investor perspectives. Together, the panelists will examine the key challenges and opportunities that define this rapidly evolving space, including:
- Project structuring and risk allocation strategies
- Tax equity financing and incentive optimization
- Offtake arrangements and evolving revenue models, including capacity contracts, ancillary services, and merchant exposure
- Due diligence expectations of institutional lenders and investors
- Navigating complex regulatory frameworks and interconnection hurdles
The panel will also address how recent federal policy developments — including Investment Tax Credit advancements for standalone energy storage — are reshaping the financing toolkit and creating new pathways to bankability. Attendees will gain practical insights into how developers and sponsors can position storage projects to attract capital in an increasingly competitive market.