The latest on Energetic and renewable energy trends.

Managing General Agents (MGAs) are uniquely placed to drive the insurance industry’s response to climate change, according to Shân Millie of GreenKite Associates. As the shift to a low-carbon economy accelerates, climate-focused MGAs are rising in number, capitalizing on their agility to develop innovative products tailored to emerging environmental risks. By better understanding the risks and opportunities tied to the transition, MGAs are well-positioned to support the industry in managing climate risks and seizing new opportunities in renewable energy and sustainability.

Learn more about the role of MGAs in climate action here.

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In this insightful webinar, experts from Station A, Energetic Insurance, and Extensible Energy discuss how software is addressing three of the largest challenges in commercial solar. Moderated by Powerhouse, the conversation focuses on overcoming financing barriers, optimizing energy management, and simplifying project development. Energetic Insurance’s contribution centers on how its innovative insurance solutions, like EneRate Credit Cover®, help unlock capital by mitigating credit risk for commercial solar projects.

Watch the full webinar here to explore these cutting-edge solutions for commercial solar.

In this milestone episode, James Bowen, co-founder of Energetic Insurance, discusses how his company’s innovative insurance product mitigates credit risk in solar financings. Bowen explains the value proposition of EneRate Credit Cover®, which provides protection for developers and financiers in commercial solar projects, particularly when tax equity is unavailable. He also explores how this policy can unlock securitizations and capital market transactions, making solar projects more accessible to a broader range of businesses.

Listen to the full episode here to learn how Energetic Insurance is transforming solar financing.

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In this upcoming discussion, moderated by James Bowen from Energetic Insurance, tax equity experts Peter DeFazio (Greenprint Capital) and John Merritt (Verdant Commercial Capital) will share insights on navigating the tax equity landscape for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. They will explore key strategies for qualifying for tax equity investments, pitfalls to avoid, and the benefits of different financing structures, such as sale leaseback vs. partnership flips. This session is a must-attend for developers and tax investors looking to optimize their solar investments.

Register for the full session here.

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Energetic Insurance has successfully applied its EneRate Credit Cover® policy to a commercial solar + storage project utilizing a sale leaseback tax equity structure. This marks the first time the policy has been used on such a transaction. EneRate Credit Cover® mitigates payment default risk for solar projects, enabling developers to secure financing more easily by insuring PPA cash flows. Verdant Commercial Capital facilitated the tax equity investment and plans to use this insurance product on additional sites. This milestone expands access to financing for unrated and below-investment grade customers in the C&I solar market.

Learn more about this breakthrough project here.

As global energy systems shift due to climate policies and technological advancements, renewable energy has become the leading source of new power capacity. Technologies like solar, wind, and marine energy hold immense potential, but their growth also brings evolving risks. Insurance plays a vital role in securing project financing for renewable developments, making risk management crucial for the sector's expansion.

Lloyd’s and Imperial College London’s Centre for Energy Policy and Technology present a series of reports analyzing the changing risk landscape, technology advancements, and the role of insurance in supporting the renewable energy transition.

Download the full report series here.