Catalyze Secures $85 Million Tax Equity Investment from RBC to Advance Distributed Energy Portfolio
The financing will support the construction and completion of approximately 75MW of commercial and industrial (C&I) and community solar projects
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Catalyze, a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets, today announced it has secured an $85 million tax equity investment from RBC Community Investments (RBC). The financing will support the construction and completion of approximately 75MW of commercial and industrial (C&I) and community solar projects across the United States in 2025.
This latest investment reinforces Catalyze’s ability to secure tax equity financing as it continues expanding its distributed generation portfolio, which now totals 300MW of projects in operations and construction. The transaction also builds upon Catalyze’s existing relationship with RBC, demonstrating a shared commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions at scale.
“RBC is a valued financing partner, and we are pleased to further expand our relationship with this latest investment,” said Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze. “This financing enables us to further our mission to bring scalable distributed generation projects to businesses and communities nationwide.”
RBC’s investment supports Catalyze’s growing pipeline of distributed renewable energy projects, helping to drive the deployment of clean energy solutions that benefit property owners, businesses, and communities alike.
“RBC’s investment in this portfolio demonstrates our commitment to advancing clean energy solutions within local communities,” said Jonathan Cheng, Managing Director at RBC. “We are excited to partner with Catalyze on the strategic deployment of these and future projects.”
Catalyze’s private equity sponsors, EnCap Investments and Actis, continue to support the company’s growth strategy as it scales its renewable energy offerings.
About Catalyze
Catalyze is a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets. Catalyze is accelerating the clean energy transition through deployment of solar and storage assets across community solar, C&I, and public sector verticals. With proprietary technology, financial strength, and in-house expertise, Catalyze originates, acquires, builds, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy assets that help property owners, businesses, and communities unlock long-term value.
Catalyze delivers clean energy solutions that enable partners to optimize the performance of their real estate assets, enhance energy resilience, decarbonize operations, and achieve enterprise goals. Its proprietary technology, REenergyze®, streamlines the origination-to-operations process, driving the rapid deployment of renewable energy infrastructure.
To learn more, visit www.catalyze.com.
About RBC Community Investments
RBC Community Investments is a leading syndicator of Renewable Energy Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Workforce Housing Investments, Historic Tax Credits, and State Tax Credits. By creating well-structured investments, our team of experienced professionals craft equity solutions that help drive the successful development of affordable multifamily communities and renewable energy projects nationwide. As of December 2024, our team of over 137 professionals has raised over $19.8 billion in equity with 98 institutional investors.
To learn more, visit www.rbccm.com/communityinvestments.
About EnCap
Since 1988, EnCap Investments has been a leading provider of growth capital to the independent sector of the U.S. energy industry. The firm has raised 25 institutional investment funds totaling approximately $47 billion and currently manages capital on behalf of more than 350 U.S. and international investors. Founded in 2019, the EnCap Energy Transition platform is led by three Managing Partners, each with 30-35 years of experience in the development and operations of renewables and power generation. For more information, please visit www.encapinvestments.com.
About Actis
Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, seeking to deliver competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for the countries, cities and communities in which it operates. Actis invests in structural themes that aim to support long-term, equitable growth in defensive, critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitalisation transition, and supply chain transformation.
Actis believes that the firm’s decades of global experience, operational know-how and strong culture allows it to create global sustainability leaders at scale. Actis is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an investor initiative supported by the United Nations.
You can learn more about Actis at www.act.is.
Contacts
Media Contact
Carlos Villacis
Antenna Group for Catalyze
Catalyze@Antennagroup.com
