As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on March 8, 2024
Part II - Information Required in Offering Circular
(Amendment No. 1)
AN
OFFERING STATEMENT PURSUANT TO REGULATION A RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS
BEEN FILED WITH THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC").
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR IS SUBJECT TO
COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY OFFERS TO BUY
BE ACCEPTED BEFORE THE OFFERING STATEMENT FILED WITH THE COMMISSION IS
QUALIFIED. THIS PRELIMINARY OFFERING CIRCULAR SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO
SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR MAY THERE BE ANY SALES OF THESE
SECURITIES IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE
UNLAWFUL BEFORE REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
WE MAY ELECT TO SATISFY OUR OBLIGATION TO DELIVER A FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR BY
SENDING YOU A NOTICE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE COMPLETION OF OUR SALE
TO YOU THAT CONTAINS THE URL WHERE THE FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR OR THE OFFERING
STATEMENT IN WHICH SUCH FINAL OFFERING CIRCULAR WAS FILED MAY BE OBTAINED.
Energea Portfolio 4 USA LLC
Up to $50,000,000 in Class A Investor Shares
[DATE]
This Offering Circular Follows the Form 1-A Disclosure
Format
Energea
Portfolio 4 USA LLC (the "Company", "us", "we", "our" and similar terms)
is a limited liability company organized under the laws of Delaware to invest
in the acquisition, development, and operation of solar energy projects in the
United States (each a "Project"). The Company's day-to-day operations
are managed by Energea Global LLC (the "Manager"). The Company is currently
offering up to $50.0 million in limited liability company interests designated
as "Class A Investor Shares" (the "Offering") pursuant to Regulation A
("Regulation A") of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"). A prior offering qualified on July 1, 2021 sold 2,777,601 Class A
Investor Shares and raised approximately $2,911,000 in capital (the "Prior
Offering"). The current price of the Class A Investor Shares is $1.08 per
Class A Investor Share, and the minimum initial investment is $100.
There is currently no established secondary market for the Class A
Investor Shares, and Investors may not be able to sell their Class A Investor
Shares. While Investors should view an investment in the Company as long-term,
the Company offers a Redemption Plan in order to provide Investors with an
opportunity to obtain liquidity. See "Securities Being Offered: The Class A
Investor Shares-Summary of LLC Agreement and Authorizing Resolution-Redemption
Plan" and "Risk Factors-No Market for the Class A Investor Shares; Limits on
Transferability".
Investors should note that the Manager may decide to sell the Projects
or the Company at any time. Should the Manager decide to sell the Company,
Investors could be forced to sell their Class A Investor Shares at the
direction of the Manager. See "Securities Being Offered: The Class A Investor
Shares-Summary of LLC Agreement and Authorizing Resolution-Drag-Along Right"
We
are selling Class A Investor Shares directly to the public through our Manager's
website, www.energea.com, (the "Platform"). Neither the Company
nor any affiliated entity involved in the Offering is a member firm of the
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. ("FINRA"), and no person
associated with us will be deemed to be a broker solely by reason of his or her
participation in the sale of our Class A Investor Shares. Investors will not
pay upfront selling commissions or broker fees in connection with the purchase
of Class A Investor Shares. We will reimburse our Manager for certain expenses
incurred on our behalf, and pay our Manager certain fees, as described further
under "Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers".
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Public Offering
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$2,500,000
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Company from this Offering to the Public
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This is a "best efforts - no minimum" offering. The Offering will commence as soon as our offering
statement is "qualified" by the SEC and will end on the date we raise the
maximum amount being offered, unless earlier terminated by the Company. We will
reimburse the Manager for organization, offering and marketing expenses in an
amount up to 5% of the total Offering amount raised. See "Use of Proceeds." Any
such amounts in excess of such 5% will be paid, without reimbursement, by the
Manager.
The
purchase of these securities involves a high degree of risk. Before investing,
you should read this entire offering circular and exhibits hereto, including "Risk
Factors" beginning on page 3.
THE
SEC DOES NOT PASS UPON THE MERITS OF OR GIVE ITS APPROVAL TO ANY SECURITIES
OFFERED OR THE TERMS OF THE OFFERING, NOR DOES IT PASS JUDGEMENT UPON THE
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY OFFERING CIRCULAR OR OTHER SOLICITING
MATERIALS. THESE SECURITIES ARE OFFERED PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM
REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION; HOWEVER, THE COMMISSION HAS NOT MADE AN
INDEPENDENT DETERMINATION THAT THE SECURITIES OFFERED ARE EXEMPT FROM
REGISTRATION.
GENERALLY,
NO SALE MAY BE MADE TO YOU IN THIS OFFERING IF THE AGGREGATE PURCHASE PRICE YOU
PAY IS MORE THAN 10% OF THE GREATER OF YOUR ANNUAL INCOME OR NET WORTH.
DIFFERENT RULES APPLY TO ACCREDITED INVESTORS AND NON-NATURAL PERSONS. BEFORE
MAKING ANY REPRESENTATION THAT YOUR INVESTMENT DOES NOT EXCEED APPLICABLE
THRESHOLDS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REVIEW RULE 251(D)(2)(I)(C) OF REGULATION A.
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON INVESTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REFER TO
WWW.INVESTOR.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE "LIMIT ON AMOUNT A NON-ACCREDITED
INVESTOR CAN INVEST".
NEITHER
THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF
THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS OFFERING
CIRCULAR. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We make
statements in this offering circular that are forward-looking statements. The
words "outlook," "believe," "estimate,"
"potential," "projected," "expect,"
"anticipate," "intend," "plan," "seek,"
"may," "could" and similar expressions or statements
regarding future periods are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or
achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from any predictions of
future results, performance or achievements that we express or imply in this
offering circular or in the information incorporated by reference into this
offering circular.
The
forward-looking statements included in this offering circular are based upon
our current expectations, plans, estimates, assumptions and beliefs that
involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Assumptions relating to the foregoing
involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic,
competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which
are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond
our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, our actual
results and performance could differ materially from those set forth in the
forward-looking statements. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on
our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to:
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with breaches of our data security;
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public health
crises, pandemics and epidemics, such as those caused by new strains of
viruses such as H5N1 (avian flu), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
and, most recently, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19);
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climate change
and natural disasters that could adversely affect our Projects and our
business;
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in economic conditions generally and the renewable energy and securities
markets specifically;
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ability to dispose of assets because of the relative illiquidity of renewable
energy Projects;
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competition in U.S. renewable energy markets that may limit our ability to
attract or retain energy offtakers;
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level of debt and the terms and limitations imposed on us by our debt
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equipment manufacturers to honor their contracts including warranties and
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changes impacting our business or our assets (including changes to the laws
governing the taxation of corporations and SEC guidance related to Regulation
A, or the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act"));
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in business conditions and the market value of our Projects, including
changes in renewable energy policy, interest rates, prepayment risk, operator
or borrower defaults or bankruptcy, and generally the increased risk of loss
if our investments fail to perform as expected;
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ability to implement effective conflicts of interest policies and procedures
among the various renewable energy investment opportunities sponsored by our
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compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws, including the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"), the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and other laws; and
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Any of the assumptions underlying forward-looking statements could
be inaccurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements included in this offering circular. All
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this offering circular
and the risk that actual results will differ materially from the expectations
expressed in this offering circular will increase with the passage of time. We
undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements after the date of this offering circular, whether because of new
information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.
Considering the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking
statements included in this offering circular, including, without limitation,
those named above and those named under "Risk Factors" herein, the
inclusion of such forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a
representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans set
forth in this offering circular will be achieved.
Summary and Risk Factors
Executive Summary
Our Business
Energea
Portfolio 4 USA LLC (the "Company") is a limited liability company
organized under the laws of Delaware. The Company has elected to be treated as
a corporation for tax purposes. The Company's day-to-day operations are managed
by Energea Global LLC (the "Manager").
The
Company was created to invest in the acquisition, development, and operations
of solar energy projects in the United States (each a "Project"). The
Projects will sell power and, in some cases, environmental commodities to
offtakers who purchase the power or the environmental commodities under long
term contract (we collectively refer to offtakers of electricity and
environmental commodities as "Customers").
Projects
will be owned by special-purpose entities (each, a "SPE"). Each SPE is
organized as a U.S. limited liability company. Under U.S. law, the assets and
liabilities of a LLC are distinct. Thus, the liabilities of a Project held in
one SPE will not affect the assets of another Project held in a different SPE.
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The Offering
The
Company is offering up to $50.0 million of Class A Investor Shares pursuant to
Regulation A. The proceeds of our Offering will be used to develop and
construct Projects currently owned by the Company and other Projects which the
Company might acquire in the future. The Prior Offering was initially qualified
by the SEC on July 1, 2021 and though December 26, 2023 raised approximately
$2,911,000 from the sale of 2,777,601 shares.
Company Operations and Other Matters
Cash
flow from Projects can be generated in three ways: (i) payments from Customers
under Power Purchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Agreements for
Environmental Commodities, (ii) proceeds from the sale or refinance of Projects
and (iii) Liquidated Damages from contractors under Construction Agreements as
further described in "Summary of Supporting Contracts" and "Distributions".
Cash flow will first be used to pay operating costs and expenses, including
fees and reimbursements payable to our Manager (see "Our Operating Costs and
Expenses"). The remaining cash flow, if any, is distributed to the owners
of our Class A Investor Shares ("Investors") and the Manager in the
following order of priority:
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preferred return to Class A Investors (the "Preferred Return")
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cash flow 80% to the Investors and 20% to the Manager (the "Promoted
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"Compensation to Directors and Executive Officers" and "Calculating
Distributions" for more detailed information regarding fees and
distributions payable to the Manager.
CAUTION:
ALTHOUGH THE CASH FLOW FROM OUR PROJECTS WILL LARGELY BE ESTABLISHED BY
CONTRACT IN ADVANCE, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT OUR PROJECTS WILL GENERATE ANY
POSITIVE CASH FLOW.
Investors
in the Class A Investor Shares have no voting rights.
Risk Factors
BUYING CLASS A INVESTOR SHARES IS SPECULATIVE AND
INVOLVES SIGNIFICANT RISK, INCLUDING THE RISK THAT INVESTORS COULD LOSE SOME OR
ALL OF THEIR MONEY. THIS SECTION DESCRIBES SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FACTORS
THAT THE COMPANY BELIEVES MAKE AN INVESTMENT IN THE CLASS A INVESTOR SHARES
RISKY. THE ORDER IN WHICH THESE FACTORS ARE DISCUSSED IS NOT INTENDED TO
SUGGEST THAT SOME FACTORS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN OTHERS. You should carefully consider the following
risk factors in conjunction with the other information contained in this
offering circular before purchasing the CLASS A INVESTOR SHARES.
Risks
Associated with Renewable Energy Projects: The market for renewable energy is changing rapidly. If renewable
technology proves unsuitable for widespread commercial deployment or if demand
for renewable energy products, especially solar energy products, fails to
develop sufficiently, our Projects might not be able to generate enough
revenues to achieve and sustain profitability. The factors influencing the
widespread adoption of renewable energy technology include but are not limited
to: cost-effectiveness of renewable energy technologies as compared with
conventional technologies; performance and reliability of renewable energy
products as compared with conventional energy products; and the success of
other enabling technologies such as battery storage and Distributed Energy
Resource Management Systems ("DERMS").
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Fluctuations in Income: Power Purchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale
Agreements for Environmental Commodities typically provide for fluctuations in
rent based on changes in energy prices and/or changes in consumer prices. Thus,
it is possible that our income from one or more Projects could decrease.
Distributions to Investors: Whether to distribute operating cash flow or capital
proceeds, and how much to distribute, is at the sole discretion of the Manager.
No returns are guaranteed and Investors will receive distributions only if the
Company generates distributable cash flow from the Projects. Investors will not
have any recourse in the event we are unable to pay distributions.
Distributions
Generally: Our ability to achieve our
investment objectives and to pay distributions depend upon the performance of
our Manager in the acquisition of our Projects and the ability of our Manager
to source investment opportunities for us. In the event we are unable to timely
locate suitable investments, we may be unable or limited in our ability to pay
distributions and we may not be able to meet our investment objectives. If we
pay distributions from sources other than our cash flow from Projects, we will
have less funds available for investments and your overall return will be
reduced.
Competition: There are many solar developers actively building
solar projects in the United States. Some are multi-national independent power
producers (such as Brookfield and NextEra). In addition to these large
established players, there are several smaller developers the Company views as
direct competition. Aggressive pricing by competitors or the entrance of new
competitors could reduce the Company's profitability and ability to acquire and
develop Projects.
Our Customers Might Default: The Company will have a variety of Customers,
including businesses and schools. Some Customers could default. A default would
hurt the Project in question financially, reducing the anticipated returns.
We
Might Own Only a Small Number of Projects: If the Company is successful in raising the current maximum offering
amount of $50.0 million in this Offering, the Company would likely acquire or
invest in between 10 and 20 Projects. If the Company raises significantly less
than the maximum offering amount, it may not be able to invest in as many Projects.
If the Company owns only a small number of Projects, Investors will be exposed
to greater concentration risk.
Possible Changes in Governmental Policies: The Projects depend on both state and federal level
energy policy. These policies could expire, phase-out over time, require
renewal by the applicable authority, or become a victim of political pressure.
The U.S. government and many states have instituted several changes to their
policy over the past several years. Some of those changes have positively
affected our business while others have had a negative impact. The new policies
could disfavor solar projects in general and our Projects in particular.
Delays in Connecting to Power Grid: The Projects must be physically connected to the
power grid, a process that involves sophisticated engineering and government
regulation. Delays are not uncommon. For example, the utility involved might be
required to perform physical upgrades to allow for the safe and consistent
generation, distribution, and/or transmission of electricity from a Project to
the grid. Delays in the performance of the interconnecting utility's
obligations to make such grid upgrades can negatively impact the financial
performance of the Projects.
Operational Risks: The Projects are subject to operating and technical risks, including
risk of mechanical breakdown, failure to perform according to design
specifications, labor and other work interruptions and other unanticipated
events that adversely affect operations. The success of each Project, once
built, depends in part upon efficient operations and maintenance.
Construction and Development Risks: In some cases, the Company will invest in Projects
before construction is complete. Construction of any kind involves risk,
including labor unrest, bad weather, design flaws, the unavailability of
materials, fluctuations in the cost of materials, and labor shortages. Delays
are common, which could adversely affect the economics of a Project.
Equipment Supply Constraints: The construction of renewable energy facilities
relies on the availability of certain equipment that may be in limited supply,
such as solar modules, trackers, inverters and monitoring systems. Much of this
equipment comes from China. There is no guarantee that the production of this
equipment will match demand and this may adversely impact the ability to construct
and the cost of the Projects.
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Risks Upon Disposition of Investments: If the Company sells a Project, it might be required
to make representations about the business and financial affairs of the
Project, and to indemnify the purchaser if those representations prove to be
inaccurate or misleading. These arrangements may result in contingent
liabilities, which might ultimately require Investors to return some or all of
the distributions they have received.
Regulatory Risks: The Projects will be subject to extensive regulatory requirements,
including those imposed by U.S. environmental, safety, labor and other
regulatory and political authorities. These regulatory requirements will impose
substantial costs on the Projects. Further, should any Project fail to comply
with one or more regulatory requirements, it could result in substantial fines
and penalties or a shutdown of the Project.
Unavailability of Insurance Against Certain
Catastrophic Losses: Certain losses
of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, wars, terrorist attacks or other
similar events, may be either uninsurable or insurable at such high rates that
to maintain such coverage would cause an adverse impact on the related Project.
As a result, not all Projects may be insured against all possible risks. If a
major uninsured loss occurs, the Company could lose both the amount it invested
in and anticipated profits from the affected Projects.
Potential Environmental Liability: The Projects, like any large-scale physical plant,
could cause environmental contamination under some circumstances. Further, the
SPE could be found liable for environmental contamination that occurred before
the Project was built. The cost of remediation and penalties could be very
large.
Liability for Personal Injury and Damage to Property: The Company could be held liable for accidents and
injuries at the Project site. The SPE will carry insurance to protect against
the potential losses, but the insurance might not be adequate.
No Participation in Management: Investors will have no voting rights and no right to
participate in the management of the Company or the Projects. Instead, the
Manager will make all decisions. You will have the ability to replace our
management team only under very limited circumstances, as described in "Summary
of LLC Agreement and Authorizing Resolution - Management."
Reliance on Management: The success of the Company and its Projects will
depend in part on the skills of our Manager and its management team. If our
Manager fails to retain its key personnel, the Company and its Investors could
suffer.
Sale of Other Securities: The Company could, at any time, sell Class A Investor
Shares other than those being offered by this Offering, for example, in a
private placement, or could sell other classes of securities to raise
additional capital. A different class of securities could have greater rights
than those associated with the Class A Investor Shares, including but not
limited to preferential rights to distributions.
Limitations on Rights in Investment Agreement: To purchase Class A Investor Shares, you are required
to sign our Investment Agreement. The Investment Agreement will limit your
rights in several important ways if you believe you have claims against us
arising from the purchase of your Class A Investor Shares:
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your purchase of Class A Investor Shares must be brought in the state or
federal courts located in Wilmington, Delaware, which might not be convenient
to you.
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to recover any lost profits or special, consequential, or punitive damages.
However, that limitation does not apply to claims arising under federal securities
laws.
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Manager's Drag-Along Rights: The Manager may decide to sell the Projects or the
Company at any time. Should the Manager decide to sell the Company, Investors
could be forced to sell their Class A Investor Shares at the direction of the
Manager according to the Manager's drag-along rights granted to them in the
Operating Agreement.
Forum
Selection Provision: Our Investment
Agreement and our LLC Agreement both provide that disputes will be handled
solely in the state or federal courts located in the state of Delaware. We
included this provision primarily because (i) the Company is organized under
Delaware law, (ii) Delaware courts have developed significant expertise and
experience in corporate and commercial law matters and investment-related
disputes (which typically involve very complex legal questions), particularly
with respect to alternative entities (such as LLCs), and have developed a
reputation for resolving disputes in these areas in an efficient manner, and
(iii) Delaware has a large and well-developed body of case law in the areas of
corporate and alternative entities law and investment-related disputes,
providing predictability and stability for the Company and its Investors. This
provision could be unfavorable to an Investor to the extent a court in a
different jurisdiction would be more likely to find in favor of an Investor or
be more geographically convenient to an Investor. It is possible that a judge
would find this provision unenforceable and allow an Investor to file a lawsuit
in a different jurisdiction.
Section
27 of the Exchange Act provides that federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction
over lawsuits brought under the Exchange Act, and that such lawsuits may be
brought in any federal district where the defendant is found or is an
inhabitant or transacts business. Section 22 of the Securities Act provides
that federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction with State courts over
lawsuits brought under the Securities Act, and that such lawsuits may be
brought in any federal district where the defendant is found or is an
inhabitant or transacts business. Investors cannot waive our (or their)
compliance with federal securities laws. Hence, to the extent the forum
selection provisions of the Investment Agreement or the LLC Agreement conflict
with these federal statutes, the federal statutes would prevail.
Waiver of Right to Jury Trial: The Investment Agreement and the LLC Agreement both
provide that legal claims will be decided only by a judge, not by a jury. The
provision in the LLC Agreement will apply not only to an Investor who purchases
Class A Investor Shares in the Offering, but also to anyone who acquires Class
A Investor Shares in secondary trading. Having legal claims decided by a judge
rather than by a jury could be favorable or unfavorable to the interests of an
owner of Class A Investor Shares, depending on the parties and the nature of
the legal claims involved. It is possible that a judge would find the waiver of
a jury trial unenforceable and allow an owner of Class A Investor Shares to
have his, her, or its legal claim decided by a jury. In any case, the waiver of
a jury trial in both the Investment Agreement and the LLC Agreement do not
apply to claims arising under the federal securities laws.
Conflicts of Interest: The interests of the Company and the Manager could
conflict with the interests of Investors in a number of ways, including:
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officers perform similar roles for other entities that are affiliated with
the Manager and are not required to devote all of their time and effort to
the Company and are only required to devote such time to our affairs as their
duties require.
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Our Manager will receive
fees based, in part, on the amount of cash flow the Projects generate. The
Manager might, therefore, have an incentive to raise more capital, and invest
in more Projects, than they would otherwise, leading them to invest in
borderline Projects.
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The entire business of the
Manager consists of investing in solar projects, including solar projects in
Brazil. There could be conflicts between Projects they decide to invest in
through the Company and projects they invest in through other vehicles.
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Risk of Failure to Comply
with Securities Laws: The Offering
relies on an exemption from registration with the SEC pursuant to Regulation A.
If the Offering did not qualify for exemption from registration under the
Securities Act, the Company could be subject to penalties imposed by the
federal government and state regulators, as well as to lawsuits from Investors.
We may be
subject to claims for recission or damages from our Investors: During the Prior Offering, we may not have been eligible
for an exemption from registration under the Securities Act for certain sales
of Class A Investor Shares because we did not file a post-qualification
amendment on at least an annual basis with updated financial statements as
required by Rules 251(d)(3)(i)(F) and 252(f)(2)(i) of Regulation A. Unless
another exemption from registration under the Securities Act is available for
these sales, we may be subject to claims for recission or damages for sales of
up to $1,840,517 of Class A Investor Shares that were made following the first
anniversary of the initial qualification of the Prior Offering.
No Market for the Class A
Investor Shares; Limits on Transferability: There is currently no established market for the Class A Investor
Shares. An Investor who wishes to sell or otherwise transfer their Class A
Investor Shares may be limited because:
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established market for the Class A Investor Shares, meaning the Investor
could have a hard time finding a buyer for its shares.
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a Redemption Plan, there is no guarantee that an Investor who wants to sell
his, her, or its Class A Investor will be able to do so.
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not be transferred without the Company's consent, which we can withhold in
our sole discretion. The Company also has a right of first refusal to
purchase any Class A Investor Shares proposed to be transferred.
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regarding the Redemption Plan, see "SECURITIES BEING OFFERED: THE CLASS A
INVESTOR SHARES-Summary of LLC Agreement and Authorizing Resolution-Redemption
Plan"
Corporate
Governance Risk: As a non-listed
company conducting an exempt offering pursuant to Regulation A, the Company is
not subject to a number of corporate governance requirements that an issuer
conducting a registered offering or listed on a national stock exchange would
be. For example, the Company does not have (i) a board of directors of which a
majority consists of "independent" directors under the listing standards of a
national stock exchange, (ii) an audit committee composed entirely of independent
directors and a written audit committee charter meeting a national stock
exchange's requirements, (iii) a nominating/corporate governance committee
composed entirely of independent directors and a written nominating/corporate
governance committee charter meeting a national stock exchange's requirements,
(iv) a compensation committee composed entirely of independent directors and a
written compensation committee charter meeting the requirements of a national
stock exchange, and (v) independent audits of the Company's internal controls.
The
Company is an "Emerging Growth Company" Under the JOBS Act: Today, the Company qualifies as an "emerging growth
company" under the JOBS Act of 2012. If the Company were to become a public
company (e.g., following a registered offering of its securities) and continued
to qualify as an emerging growth company, it would be able to take advantage of
certain exemptions from the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act and
exemptions from certain investor protection measures under the Sarbanes Oxley
Act of 2002. Using these exemptions could benefit the Company by reducing
compliance costs but could also mean that Investors receive less information
and fewer protections than they would otherwise. However, these exemptions -
and the status of the Company as an "emerging growth company" in the first
place - will not be relevant unless and until the Company becomes a public
reporting company.
The
Company has elected to delay complying with any new or revised financial
accounting standard until the date that a company that is not an "issuer" (as
defined under section 2(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) is required to
comply with such new or revised accounting standard, if such standard also
applies to companies that are not issuers. As a result, owners of Class A
Investor Shares might not receive the same disclosures as if the Company had
not made this election.
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Breaches of Security: It is possible that our Platform, systems or the
systems of third-party service providers could be "hacked," leading to the
theft or disclosure of confidential information Investors provide to us.
Because techniques used to obtain unauthorized access or to sabotage systems
change frequently and generally are not recognized until they are launched, the
Company, Manager and our service providers may be unable to anticipate these
techniques or to implement adequate defensive measures.
Unanticipated
changes in our tax laws that may impact us, the enactment of new tax
legislation, or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect our
profitability: We are obligated to
comply with income tax laws in the regions where we operate, including recent
changes like the Inflation Reduction Act. These evolving tax regulations could
impact our financial health. We also face potential tax audits that may result
in additional tax assessments, with uncertain outcomes. Changes to our effective
tax rate, driven by shifts in our operational structure, could have significant
effects on our financial well-being.
Dilution
The
sale of shares is exclusively facilitated through the Platform, where shares
are available at a fixed price per Class A Investor Share as determined by our
Manager (see "Price of Class A Investor Shares"). As Investors purchase
Class A Investor Shares, Investors who previously purchased Class A Investor
Shares are diluted.
One
notable aspect of our policy is that there are no shares allocated to
executives, officers, promoters, or any affiliated individuals as compensation
or commissions. We firmly adhere to a level playing field philosophy, ensuring
that all individuals associated with the Company, regardless of their roles,
have no privileged access to shares beyond what is offered through the
Platform. This strict adherence to equity underscores our dedication to
treating every Investor equally.
Plan of Distribution and Selling
Securityholders
The
Company is continuing to offer to sell up to $50,000,000 of Class A Investor
Shares to the public. This Offering is being conducted as a continuous offering
pursuant to Rule 251(d)(3) of Regulation A, meaning that while the offering of
securities is continuous, active sales of securities may happen sporadically
over the term of the Offering. Further, the acceptance of subscriptions,
whether via the Platform or otherwise, may be briefly paused at times to allow
us to effectively and accurately process and settle subscriptions that have
been received.
The
Offering will commence as soon as our offering statement is "qualified" by the
SEC and will end on the sooner of (i) a date determined by the Company, or (ii)
the date the Offering is required to terminate by law.
Only
the Company is offering securities in this Offering. None of our existing
officers, directors, or stockholders is offering or selling any of their
securities of the Company in this Offering.
The
Company is not using an underwriter or broker to sell the Class A Investor
Shares and is not paying commissions. Class A Investor Shares will be offered
and sold only through the Platform.
This
is a "best efforts - no minimum" offering. This means that the Offering does
not have a minimum threshold amount that we must raise before we can have a
closing. Even if a very small number of Class A Investor Shares are sold, the
Company does not plan to return funds to Investors.
The
Company reserves the right to reject any subscription to purchase Class A
Investor Shares in this Offering in whole or in part and for any reason (or no
reason). If the Company rejects an investment, it will promptly return all the
Investor's money without interest or deduction.
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Anyone
can buy Class A Investor Shares. The Manager does not intend to limit
investment to people with a certain income level or net worth, although there
are limits on how much non-accredited investors may invest in this Offering (see
"Limit on the Amount a Non-Accredited Investor Can Invest").
After
the Offering has been "qualified" by the SEC, the Manager intends to advertise
the Offering using the Platform and through other means, including public
advertisements, social media and audio-visual materials, in each case, only as
we authorize and in compliance with the rules and regulations of Regulation A.
Although these materials will not contain information that conflicts with the
information in this offering circular and will be prepared with a view to
presenting a balanced discussion of risk and reward with respect to the Class A
Investor Shares, the advertising materials will not give a complete
understanding of this Offering, the Company, or the Class A Investor Shares and
are not to be considered part of this Offering Circular.
The
Offering is made only by means of this Offering Circular and prospective
Investors must read and rely on the information provided in this Offering
Circular in connection with their decision to invest in Class A Investor
Shares.
Use of Proceeds
We
expect to use all of the net proceeds of this Offering, after organization,
offering and marketing expenses, to acquire, develop and construct Projects. For
more information regarding our investment strategy, see "Description of
Business-Investment Strategy". For more information regarding current
Projects, see "Description of Property-Projects Owned".
We
expect to pay for operating expenses for the Company and current Projects with
cash flow from the Projects, but if the Projects have not earned enough revenue
to pay for any given operating expense, the Manager may use the proceeds from
this Offering to pay such operating expense. The types of operating expenses at
the Project and Company level are described in "Our Operating Costs and
Expenses".
The
capital raised in this Offering will not be used to compensate officers or
directors as the Company has no employees. However, offering proceeds may be
used to pay fees owed to the Manager and its affiliates (see "Compensation
of Directors and Executive Officers").
The
Manager may make short term advances to the Company to make payments on an
as-needed basis. We do not anticipate any additional sources of capital apart
from funds from operations, the advances, and funds generated through this
Offering to fund the acquisition, development and construction of Projects and
to cover start-up costs and expenses.
It
is important to note that no capital will be allocated to any Project until it
has received formal approval from the Investment Committee and has been
reported in accordance with the appropriate procedures. In the interim, we may
invest in short-term, highly liquid investments. Such short-term investments
will not earn as high of a return as we expect to earn on our investments in
Projects.
We
might invest in Projects using the Manager's capital before we have raised
enough capital from Investors. In that case, we will replace the Manager's
capital with capital from Investors as soon as we raise it. To the extent the
Manager or its affiliates invest capital, they will do so on the same price and
terms as other Investors.
The
table below sets forth our estimated use of proceeds from this Offering
assuming we sell $50.0 million in Class A Investor Shares. This is a "best
efforts" offering. This Offering does not have a minimum to close. The Company
is not paying commissions to underwriters, brokers, or anyone else in
connection with the sale or distribution of the Class A Investor Shares. In
some cases, retirement custodians, investment advisers, and other
intermediaries will offer to invest on behalf of their clients. In such cases,
the custodian, adviser, or intermediary will be paid a fee from their client's
invested funds. In such cases, the client (rather than the Company) is paying
those fees.
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(1) The Company will
reimburse the Manager in an amount up to 5% of proceeds from this Offering to
pay for organization and offering expenses, including marketing expenses. Any
such amounts in excess of such 5% will be paid, without reimbursement, by the
Manager.
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Description of Business
Offices and Employees
The
Company's offices are located at 52 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412. The Company
itself has no employees. Rather, the Company has engaged the Manager to manage
the Company and utilizes employees and services provided by the Manager as
described more fully in the section "Directors, Executive Officers &
Significant Employees".
Company Overview
Energea
Portfolio 4 USA LLC is a limited liability company, treated as a corporation
for tax purposes, and organized under the laws of Delaware as of March 11, 2021.
The Company and its day-to-day operations are managed by the manager, Energea
Global LLC. The Company was created to invest in the acquisition, development, construction
and operation of solar energy projects in the United States. The Projects will
sell power and, in some cases, environmental commodities to offtakers who
purchase the electricity or the environmental commodities under long term
contract (we collectively refer to offtakers of electricity and environmental
commodities as "Customers").
Projects
are each owned by a single-purpose entity ("SPE"). As of the date of
this Offering Circular, the Company owns 100% of each SPE, although there could
be instances where the Company is a partner in a SPE with another party, such
as the Development Company (as defined below). In all cases, the Company will
exercise management control over the SPE.
As
of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company owns 100% of the following
SPEs:
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Phytoplankton
Ponus Ridge Solar LLC
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Delaware
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Solar LLC
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Delaware
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Delaware
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The
revenue from our Projects consists primarily of the payments we receive from Power
Purchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Agreements for Environmental
Commodities (see "Summary of Supporting Contracts"). The Company will
make a profit if revenues from Projects exceed their expenses plus those
expenses of the Company (see "Our Operating Costs and Expenses").
The
Company generally plans to hold the Projects indefinitely, creating a reliable
stream of cash flow for Investors. Should the Company decide to sell Projects
in the future, however, the Manager would consider the following factors:
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Yield and Cashflow: Many investment funds look for reliable cashflows
generating a targeted yield. With both revenue and most expenses locked in by
contract, the cash flow from any Project or portfolio of Projects should be
predictable and consistent for as long as 25 years.
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Project Consolidation: Some of the Projects will be too small or unusual
for institutional buyers to consider purchasing on their own. The Company
could package these Projects into a larger, more standardized portfolio that
will be attractive to these larger, more efficiency-focused players. In the
aggregate, a portfolio of Projects might be expected to generate 50+
megawatts of power with relatively uniform power contracts, engineering
standards, and underwriting criteria. A portfolio of that size can bear the
fees and diligence associated with an institutional-grade transaction or
securitization.
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Cash Flow Stabilization: When the Company buys a Project, it will typically
share the construction risk with the Development Company that originated the
Project. Larger investors are generally unwilling to take on construction
risk and will invest only in Projects that are already generating positive
cash flow, referred to as "stabilization". Thus, the Company may acquire
Projects before stabilization and sell them after stabilization.
Institutional investor interest in the Portfolio should increase as the portfolio
stabilizes.
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Increase in Residual
Value: When the Company acquires a Project,
the appraisal is based solely on the cash flows projected from executed
Project Rental Contracts, with no residual value assumed for the Project.
There is a high probability that a Project will continue to create revenue
after its initial contract period in the form of a contract extension,
repositioning, or sale of energy into the merchant energy markets. This
creates a sort of built-in "found value" for our Projects, which may be
realized upon sale.
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Strategy
The
Company sources most of its Projects from third parties in the United States
who specialize in developing solar projects ("Development Companies"). The
Company's relationship with Development Companies may take several different
forms. A Development Company might identify a potential project and permit,
engineer and construct it, might provide operations and maintenance support for
a Project after it is built, or might sell a Project to us and exit entirely.
Development
Companies are compensated for their work and their risk. This may include a
developer fee or a continued economic interest in the Project. The Manager does
not currently own a Development Company in the United States and the Company
acquires all projects from unrelated Development Companies. The Manager may
stand up or acquire a Development Company if projects from third parties become
overpriced, if an exceptional market opportunity presents itself or if deal
flow is slow and we require additional development capacity. If the Company
were to acquire a Project from a Development Company that is related to the
Manager, we will cap the related-party development fee at 5.0% of the overall
Project's cost, which we believe is below the standard market rate for
developing a Project.
The
Manager reviews Projects submitted by the Development Companies and seeks to
identify projects that represent the greatest opportunity for risk-adjusted
returns. We are specifically searching for Projects in states with favorable
economic conditions, large addressable markets and well-defined renewable
energy policies, like Connecticut, Massachusetts and California. When we find a
Project that meets these fundamental criteria, we consider the Project for
investment and attempt to negotiate a Project Purchase and Sale Agreement,
allowing the Company to take ownership of the project.
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We
primarily invest in Projects with the following characteristics:
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Capacity: We intend to focus on
Projects of between 0.1 megawatts and 10 megawatts, although we may pursue
larger projects if the right opportunity presents itself. (NOTE: The capacity
of a solar project is determined in accordance with "standard testing
conditions" established by certain laboratories worldwide. The actual output
of a solar project fluctuates with solar irradiance.)
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Right
to Land: Some Projects owned by the
Company will be installed on Customer's rooftops, others will be located on
remote parcels of real estate. In either scenario, the Company, and more
specifically, the SPE, will obtain rights to access the Project ("Access
Rights") to construct and maintain the Project. For rooftop Projects,
Access Rights are most commonly granted through the Power Purchase Agreement
with the Customer. For Projects on remote real estate, the SPE will either
purchase or lease the Property to ensure adequate Access Rights are
protected.
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Connecting
Projects to the Distribution Grid:
All Projects acquired or constructed by the Company will require permission
to interconnect to the local electric grid. This permission is granted by the
local interconnecting utility company through an Interconnection Agreement
and an associated Permission to Operate.
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Our
Solar Equipment: We use the same
basic equipment used across the solar industry: the solar panels themselves,
which turn sunlight into electrical energy; and the inverters, which convert
the direct current from the panels to the alternating current used in homes
and businesses. However, we buy our equipment only from certain manufacturers
known for high quality and financial strength.
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State-Level
Incentives and Environmental Commodities: Many states in the United States have certain incentives to promote
the development of renewable energy projects. There are a wide range of
incentive types that include renewable energy credits ("RECs"), property and
sales tax exemptions, net metering and community solar. The Company will seek
to optimize those state-level incentives in order to increase the expected
return on investment for Investors which may include transactions with third
parties to monetize the renewable energy credits.
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Tax
Incentives: In addition to
state-level incentives, the federal government of the United States has
created multiple tax-related incentives to promote the development of
renewable energy projects. The incentives include the Investment Tax Credit
("ITC"), MACRS accelerated depreciation and bonus depreciation. The
Company will seek to optimize those federal-level incentives in order to
increase the expected return on investment for investors which may include
transactions with third parties for the purpose to monetizing certain tax
advantages ("Tax Equity").
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When
the Company Invests in Projects:
Normally, the Company will not invest in a Project until the applicable
contracts named above have been negotiated and executed.
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in most cases Investors are not exposed to many Project-level risks until all
these conditions are satisfied. However, the Company might make exceptions and
fund earlier-stage expenses for especially promising Projects.
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Tax Equity
The Investment Tax Credit ("ITC"), a critical component of the U.S.
renewable energy policy landscape, has undergone a significant shift with the
enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act. Initially, the ITC was primarily a
mechanism that allowed developers of renewable energy projects, such as solar
and wind installations, to claim a tax credit based on a percentage of the
investment cost of the project. This credit was applied against the tax
liability of the entity developing the project, effectively reducing the
overall project cost and encouraging investment in renewable energy sources.
However,
the Inflation Reduction Act introduced a transformative change to the ITC by
making these tax credits transferrable. This amendment addresses a notable
limitation of the original ITC framework: not all entities involved in
renewable energy projects had sufficient tax liability to fully utilize the
credits, which sometimes led to underutilization of this incentive. With the
new policy, entities that do not have enough tax liability to use the full
value of the credits, like the Company, can now sell them to other entities
that can use them. This change significantly improves the efficiency with which
the Company can convert tax credits into cash flow for distributions. It also reduces
transactional costs versus previous tax credit monetization structures such as
tax equity partnership flips and sale leasebacks. Transferability also allows
for smaller-scale transactions, whereas previous structures required an
institutional tax equity investor, and therefore large project tranche
investments. We expect to also benefit from monetizing individual project tax
credits at better prices. It's a move that aligns with broader federal goals of
increasing renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions, as it
effectively lowers the barrier to entry for a wider range of investors and
companies in the renewable energy sector. We believe the Company is uniquely
positioned to benefit from this change.
Investment
Committee
When
we find a Project that meets the fundamental criteria described above, we
consider the Project for investment at a multi-disciplinary committee of
experienced renewable energy executives of the Manager ("Investment
Committee"). As of the date of this Offering Circular, the Investment
Committee consists of a Managing Partner (Mike Silvestrini), General Counsel
(Isabella Mendonca), a Financial Analyst (Arthur Issa) and the Director of
Construction (David Rutty). To approve a Project for funding, a unanimous
approval of the Project by the Investment Committee is required to move
forward. A copy of the memorandum prepared by the Manager for each Project and
used by the Investment Committee to make an investment decision is provided to
Investors on the Platform and in our filings with the SEC.
Competition
Our
net income depends, in large part, on our ability to source, acquire and manage
investments with attractive risk-adjusted yields. We compete with many other
entities engaged in renewable energy in the U.S. market, including individuals,
corporations, private funds, and other entities engaged in renewable energy
investment activities, many of which have greater financial resources and lower
costs of capital available to them than we have. In addition, there are
numerous companies with asset acquisition objectives similar to our Manager,
and others may be organized in the future, which may increase competition for
the investments suitable for us.
Competitive
variables include market presence and visibility, amount of capital to be
invested per Project and underwriting standards. To the extent that a
competitor is willing to risk larger amounts of capital in a particular
transaction or to employ more liberal underwriting standards when evaluating
potential investments than we are, our investment volume and profit margins
could be impacted. Our competitors may also be willing to accept lower returns
on their investments and may succeed in buying the assets that we have targeted
for acquisition. Although we believe that we are well positioned to compete
effectively in each facet of our business, there is enormous competition in the
market and there can be no assurance that we will compete effectively or that
we will not encounter increased competition in the future that could limit our
ability to conduct our business effectively.
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Our Revenue
The
revenue from our Projects consists primarily of the payments we receive from
Customers under Power Purchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Agreements for
Environmental Commodities. The Company may also produce revenue by selling
Projects. The Company's total revenue during the fiscal year ended December 31,
2022 was $41,623 and total revenue for the semi-annual period ended June 30, 23
was $63,529, both which are broken down below.
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Revenue
Recognition
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Amount
as of 12/31/2022
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Amount
as of 06/30/2023
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Power Purchase Agreements
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$13,788
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$14,612
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Purchase
and Sale Agreement for Environmental Commodities
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$27,835
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$48,917
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Sale of Projects
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$0
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$0
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Our
Revenue Recognition Policy follows ASC-606 which is a five-step procedure:
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Procedure
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Example
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Step 1 - Identify the Contract
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Solar Lease Agreement
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Step
2 - Identify the Performance Obligations
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Delivery
of electricity from solar plant
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Step 3 - Determine the Transaction Price
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Amount contractually signed with customer
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Step
4 - Allocate the Transaction Price
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Obligation
is satisfied by transferring control of the electricity produced to the
customer
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Step 5 - Recognize Revenue
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At a point in time when the customer is invoiced
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Our Operating Costs and Expenses
The
Company incurs a variety of costs and expenses, including:
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payments
to the Manager for fees and carried interest;
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payments
to third parties to operate and maintain the Projects;
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payments
to U.S. states to comply with their respective securities law ("Blue Sky
Laws");
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debt
service and transactional payments (where we borrow money at the Company
level);
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annual
financial audit expenses;
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depreciation;
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taxes.
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The
Projects also incur a variety of costs and expenses, including:
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payments
to third parties to operate and maintain the Projects;
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debt
service and transactional payments (where we borrow money at the Project
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utilities;
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The Company's total operating
expenses for the fiscal year ended December 21, 2022 were $50,806.
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U.S. Federal
Income Taxes
The
following summarizes the most significant federal income tax consequences of
acquiring Class A Investor Shares. This summary is based on the current U.S.
Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), the current regulations issued by the
Internal Revenue Service ("Regulations"), and current administrative rulings
and court decisions, all as they exist today. All of these tax laws could
change in the future.
This
is only a summary, applicable to a generic Investor. Your personal situation
could differ. We encourage you to consult with your own tax advisor before
investing.
Classification as a
Corporation
The
Company will be treated as a corporation for federal income tax purposes. As a
corporation, Cash received by investors will be treated as a combination of
return of capital or qualified dividends. Qualified dividends will be taxed at the
capital gains tax rate of either 0%, 15%, or 20%, depending on the investor's
income tax bracket.
When the Company closes its books each year, it will post
a profit/loss for that tax year. In accordance with the IRS, taxable dividends
can only result from profit/loss of an "LLC treated as a corporation"
which is how the Company is classified. When the Company's profit/loss for the
year is less than the total distributions (which is often the case), the
remaining distributions get filed in Box 3 of the Investor's 1099-DIV as
non-dividend distributions. These distributions are non-taxable and are filed
as a return of capital (and subtracted from the basis). When the Investor sells
their shares or are bought out at the end of the portfolio's lifespan, the
basis is what is used to determine the capital gains or losses realized by the
sale of the shares.
Taxation of Dividends
The income of the Company
will consist primarily of cash available for distribution ("CAFD")
received from the SPEs in the form of a dividend. Since the SPEs are domiciled
in the US, these dividends will be considered "qualified dividends "under
the code, making them eligible for preferential rates.
Sale or Exchange of
Class A Investor Shares
In
general, the sale of Class A Investor Shares by an Investor will be treated as
a sale of a capital asset. The amount of gain from such a sale will generally
be equal to the difference between the selling price and the Investor's tax
basis. Such gain will generally be eligible for favorable long-term capital
gain treatment if the Class A Investor Shares were held for at least 12 months.
However, to the extent any of the sale proceeds are attributable to
substantially appreciated inventory items or unrealized receivables, as defined
in Code section 751, the Investor will recognize ordinary income.
A
gift of Class A Investor Shares will be taxable if the donor-owner's share of
the Company's debt is greater than his or her adjusted basis in the gifted
interest. The gift could also give rise to federal gift tax liability. If the
gift is made as a charitable contribution, the donor-owner is likely to realize
gain greater than would be realized with respect to a non-charitable gift,
since in general the owner will not be able to offset the entire amount of his
adjusted basis in the donated Class A Investor Shares against the amount
considered to be realized as a result of the gift (i.e., the debt of the
Company).
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Transfer
of Class A Investor Shares by reason of death would not in general be a taxable
event, although it is possible that the IRS would treat such a transfer as
taxable where the decedent-owner's share of debt exceeds the pre-death basis of
his interest. The decedent-owner's transferee will take a basis in the Class A
Investor Shares equal to its fair market value at death (or, in certain
circumstances, on the date six (6) months after death), increased by the
transferee's share of debt. For this purpose, the fair market value will not
include the decedent's share of taxable income to the extent attributable to
the pre-death portion of the taxable year.
Treatment of
Distributions
Upon
the receipt of any distribution of cash or other property, including a
distribution in liquidation of the Company, an Investor generally will
recognize income only to the extent that the amount of cash and marketable
securities he, she, or it receives exceed the basis of his, her, or its Class A
Investor Shares. Any such gain generally will be considered as gain from the
sale of Class A Investor Shares.
Alternative
Minimum Tax
The
Code imposes an alternative minimum tax on individuals and corporations.
Certain items of the Company's income and loss may be required to be taken into
account in determining the alternative minimum tax liability of Investors.
Taxable Year
The
Company will report its income and losses using the calendar year. In general,
each Investor will report his, her, or its share of the Company's income and
losses for the taxable year of such Investor that includes December
31st, i.e., the calendar year for individuals and other owners using the
calendar year.
Tax
Returns and Information; Audits; Penalties; Interest
The
Company will furnish each Investor with the information needed to be included
in his federal income tax returns. Each Investor is personally responsible for
preparing and filing all personal tax returns that may be required as a result
of his purchase of Class A Investor Shares. The tax returns of the Company will
be prepared by accountants selected by the Company.
If
the tax returns of the Company are audited, it is possible that substantial
legal and accounting fees will have to be paid to substantiate our position and
such fees would reduce the cash otherwise distributable to Investors. Such an
audit may also result in adjustments to our tax returns, which adjustments, in
turn, would require an adjustment to each Investor's personal tax returns. An
audit of our tax returns may also result in an audit of non-Company items on
each Investor's personal tax returns, which in turn could result in adjustments
to such items. The Company is not obligated to contest adjustments proposed by
the IRS.
Each
Investor must either report Company items on his tax return consistent with the
treatment on the information return of the Company or file a statement with his
tax return identifying and explaining the inconsistency. Otherwise the IRS may
treat such inconsistency as a computational error and re-compute and assess the
tax without the usual procedural protections applicable to federal income tax
deficiency proceedings.
The
Code imposes interest and a variety of potential penalties on underpayments of
tax.
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Other U.S. Tax
Consequences
The
foregoing discussion addresses only selected issues involving federal income
taxes and does not address the impact of other taxes on an investment in the
Company, including federal estate, gift, or generation-skipping taxes, or State
and local income or inheritance taxes. Prospective Investors should consult
their own tax advisors with respect to such matters.
Summary of Supporting Contracts
The
Company will cause the SPEs to enter into six main contracts for each Project:
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Purchase
and Sale Agreements: When the
Manager identifies a project that it believes, in its sole discretion, meets
the investment criteria of the Company, it signs a "Purchase and Sale
Agreement" to acquire the rights to the Project from a Development Company.
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Tax
Equity Agreements: In the U.S.,
some solar projects qualify for one or more tax incentives. These incentives
reduce tax liabilities to both federal and state government in exchange for
making an investment into a solar project (see "Tax Equity"). When we
elect to transfer tax credits to a tax equity investor under the rules
specified in the Inflation Reduction Act, we will do so under the terms and
conditions of a Tax Equity Agreement.
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Power
Purchase Agreements ("PPA"): In all
cases, the SPEs will sell electricity produced by the Projects to Customers
pursuant to a contract we refer to as a "Power Purchase Agreement."
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Purchase
and Sale Agreements for Environmental Commodities: In some cases, the SPEs will sell environmental
commodities produced by the Projects to Customers pursuant to a contract we
refer to as an "Purchase and Sale Agreement for Environmental Commodities."
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Construction
Contracts: To build the Projects,
the SPE will hire a third party to provide engineering, procurement, and
construction services pursuant to a contract we refer to as a "Construction
Contract."
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Operations
and Maintenance Contracts: The SPE
will then hire a third party to operate the maintain the Projects pursuant to
a contract we refer to as a "Project Maintenance Contract."
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Although the final terms and
conditions and contract title might differ from Project to Project, the rights
and obligations of the parties will generally be consistent across all of the
Projects.
Purchase and
Sale Agreement
The
principal terms of typical Purchase and Sale Agreement are as follows:
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The Seller agrees to sell
and the Buyer agrees to purchase a "project", which is generally defined in
an exhibit and includes the rights to a signed Solar Lease with a customer.
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The contract establishes
the price.
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Tax Equity Agreements
The
principal terms of a typical tax equity agreement are as follows:
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A Project SPE will transfer
to the Investor, all ITC tax credits.
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The Investor will make a
payment in cash to the Project SPE
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The SPE will make certain
guarantees not to take any actions within the first five years of Project
Operations that could result in a recapture of ITC tax credits.
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The Company will indemnify
the Investor against any recapture of tax credits that would result from its
actions which include the sale of the asset to a foreign company or for the
Project to stop being used for its intended purpose.
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Power Purchase Agreements
The
principal terms of typical Power Purchase Agreement are as follows:
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The PPA will, at a minimum,
establish the:
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o rate the Customer will
pay per kWh produced by the project;
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o an annual rate
escalator, if any;
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o the term of the
contract, which is usually 20 years;
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o the exact location of
the project on the Host's premises.
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The SPE shall pay for and
manage the process of constructing the Project.
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Lessor agrees to produce a
monthly invoice that is the amount of kWh generated during the month (as
confirmed by a meter reading) multiplied by the energy rate. Lessee agrees to
pay such invoice.
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Lessee will not interfere
with the project in any way including the erection of a physical structure
that could cast a shadow on the project.
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Lessor agrees to engineer,
procure and construct the project at the agreed upon location.
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Lessee agrees that is it
should breach the obligation to pay the lease invoice for more than 60 days,
it would be forced to pay an early termination fee which is established as a
table in the agreement for each of the 20 possible years where such a breach
could occur.
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Lessee may also exercise
the option to buy the project for the same price as the early termination
price at their discretion.
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At the end of the Term,
provided that the Lessee is not in any breach of the agreement, the project
will automatically transfer to the Lessee for no cost.
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The Lessor will insure the
project.
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Disputes will be arbitrated
by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (for financial
disputes) or another expert agreed to by the parties.
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The Lessor is entitled to
any and all environmental attributes generated by the project.
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Purchase and Sale Agreements for
Environmental Commodities
The
principal terms of a typical purchase and sale agreement for environmental
commodities are as follows:
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The SPE agrees to sell to
the Purchaser 100% of the environmental commodities (usually referred to as
"RECs" or "ZRECs")
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The agreement sets a price
to be paid per environmental commodity
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The agreement establishes
the term of the obligation for the SPE to sell and the Purchaser to buy the
environmental commodities, usually the same term as the Power Purchase
Agreement.
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Establishes whether the SPE
has an obligation to provide a minimum number of environmental commodities or
pay a penalty. Alternatively, the agreement will be a "take or pay" format,
referred to as "unit contingent" in the environmental commodities context.
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Construction Contracts
The
principal terms of a typical construction contract are as follows:
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The contractor will provide
all the services needed to design and build a Project on a turnkey basis,
including:
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o Producing estimates of
the potential electrical capacity;
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o Creating engineering
drawings;
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o Supplying materials;
and
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o Installing, assembling,
and testing the equipment.
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For its services, the
contractor will be entitled to a fixed fee.
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The fixed fee will be paid
in accordance with a schedule based on progress milestones.
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The contractor will (i) be
responsible for payment of all taxes, charges, tax contributions, and social
security contributions related to the services performed; and ensure that all
of its personnel are duly registered, are performing services in accordance
with U.S. law, and are paid all wages, salary, labor, and social security
charges for their work.
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The contractor will provide
the SPE with certain warranties for its services and the equipment supplied.
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The contractor must
maintain certain specified insurance coverages.
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The contractor is subject
to various penalties for failure to perform including Liquidated Damages.
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Operations and Maintenance
Contracts
The
principal terms of a typical project maintenance contract are as follows:
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The third-party contractor
will provide all services required to operate and maintain the Project,
including:
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o Providing all
personnel, equipment, and materials required for the efficient operation of
the Project;
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o Preparing all supporting
documentation and information related to the use and operation of the
Project;
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o Inspecting transmission
lines and substations at least twice annually and preparing a report
suggesting services and maintenance to be performed on the Project;
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o Preparing and
implementing operation and maintenance instructions, guides, and procedures
specific to the Project, including contingency plans as necessary;
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o Performing routine
inspections of the Project to ensure compliance with manufacturer's operation
and maintenance standards;
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o Determining, and to the
extent possible, performing or managing any additional services as necessary
to remedy any actual or potential problems with the Project;
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o Registering the Project
and all relevant equipment with the appropriate authorities; and
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o Managing the supply of
all equipment inventory and spare parts.
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All services will be
performed in accordance with their respective owner/operator manuals,
applicable manufacturer and vendor warranties and specification, prudent
operating practices and applicable laws.
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The contractor will
regularly communicate with the SPE concerning the Project, including:
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o When any work is being
done on the Project, holding monthly meetings;
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o Providing monthly
reports;
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o Providing daily
bulletins on the operation of the Project;
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o Preparing monthly
management; and
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o Providing a report on
any technical work performed on a Project.
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The SPE will pay the
third-party contractor a fixed monthly fee plus an additional amount for
unexpected parts or services not part of the Scope of Work. The fixed monthly
fee is subject to adjustment based on inflation.
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The initial term of the
contract is 60 months.
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Material Legal Proceedings
As of the date of this
Offering Circular, neither the Company, nor any of the Company's SPEs, are
currently involved in any material legal proceedings.
Factors Likely
to Impact the Performance of the Company
The
ability of the Company to conduct its business successfully depends on several
critical factors including, but not limited to:
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Tax
Equity: Since solar projects
developed in the U.S. are entitled to a significant tax credit and
accelerated depreciation, competitive pressure mandates that every project
uses these tax attributes efficiently. Since the Company is only in the solar
business, it does not have significant tax liabilities from other activities
to effectively monetize the tax credits, thus, it pursues partnerships with
companies that do have significant tax liabilities who can use the tax
credits in exchange for upfront cash which is used to reduce the amount of
cash needed by the Company to develop and construct the Projects. Since most
solar developers require tax equity, and only a relatively small number of
institutional investors offer the product, there can be fierce competition
for tax equity supply. If the Company is unable to secure tax equity from
this select group of investors, we may be unable to develop additional
Projects.
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Government
Policies: Depending on the
political environment, government policies could favor or disfavor solar
power. While the Biden Administration has included clean energy in planned
omnibus spending policy, which could include a cash refund in lieu of an
investment tax credit, no such policy has passed as of the drafting of this
Annual Report. Instead, the administration has threatened to levy
anti-circumvention duties on Chinese-branded solar panels entering the U.S.
from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia which is creating challenges
for solar development. The U.S. department of Commerce has until August 29,
2022, to make a preliminary decision on the duties. Existing U.S. duties vary
depending on the panel manufacturer, but range from 17% to 238%, dramatically
effecting the cost of solar electricity and the viability of all solar
projects nationwide.
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Adequate
performance by Development Companies: the
Company relies in large part on Development Companies to do a good job
developing the Projects from start to finish. Some of the Development
Companies we may work with might be small and run into cash problems that may
affect their ability to perform and meet their contractual obligations to the
Company.
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Description of Property
As
of the date of this Offering Circular, the Company holds four Projects. The
table below lists the total amount the Company invested into each Project and
the estimated Project cost. Please refer to the links in the column labeled
"Form 1-U" for the Project Memo which gives in-depth information regarding each
Project such as its location, the system size, contractors used to construct
the Project, information about other stakeholders, information about the buyer
of the energy and environmental commodities and the estimated economics of the
Project. The Project Memos can also be found on the Platform.
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Project Size (AC)
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Estimated Projected Cost
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Amount Invested*
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Form
1-U
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West School
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Phytoplankton
Ponus Ridge Solar LLC
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240 kW
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$494,821
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$337,000
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Waltham
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Phytoplankton 360 Waltham Solar LLC
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466 kW
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$910,871
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$775,678
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Fresno Airport
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Energea Fresno
LLC
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1.8 MW
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$2,015,402
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$1,490,303
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Redwood
Valley
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Energea Redwood LLC
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95 kW
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$6,000
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$2,900
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Total
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$3,427,094
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$2,605,881
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*
as of December 26, 2023
Management
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Result of Operation
The
following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related
notes thereto contained in this Offering Circular. The following discussion
contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and
beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in
herein (see "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements"). Unless
otherwise indicated, the latest results discussed below are as of June 30,
2023.
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Summary of Key Accounting
Policies
Investments
For financial statement
purposes, the Company accounts for investments in solar projects (Projects)
under ASC 360. The Projects are carried at cost and will be depreciated on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related assets.
Impairment
The Company evaluates for
impairment under ASC 360, utilizing the
following required steps to identify, recognize and measure the impairment of a
long-lived asset (group) to be held and used:
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Indicators of impairment -
Consider whether indicators of impairment are present
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Test for recoverability - If
indicators are present, perform a recoverability test by comparing the sum of
the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the long-lived
asset (group) in question to its carrying amount (as a reminder, entities
cannot record an impairment for a held and used asset unless the asset first
fails this recoverability test).
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Measurement of an impairment -
If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are less
than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (group), determine the fair
value of the long-lived asset (group) and recognize an impairment loss if the
carrying amount of the long-lived asset (group) exceeds its fair value.
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Revenue Recognition
The company follows ASC 606
guidelines for revenue recognition. To apply this principle, the standard
establishes five key steps:
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with the customer
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obligations
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Market Outlook
and Recent Trends
The
U.S. solar energy sector, characterized by its exceptional complexity, presents
a myriad of unique micro-markets rather than a single, homogeneous environment.
This complexity is born out of the intricate layering of federal energy and
trade policies, state-specific energy frameworks, and utility-level
regulations, all of which are administered by various regulatory bodies. Our
company has adeptly navigated this landscape, focusing on select markets and
submarkets where we anticipate favorable conditions for solar project
investing. Specifically, we concentrate on the Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
segment, particularly rooftop solar installations with high-quality customers
in states with strong solar policy frameworks, such as California and the
Northeastern states.
Our
targeted markets are chosen through a comprehensive analytical approach that
identifies regions where solar investment conditions are optimal. We evaluate
local market dynamics, incentive structures, and regulatory policies to uncover
opportunities for growth. The C&I solar market exhibits a robust potential,
as businesses increasingly seek to reduce energy costs, stabilize energy
pricing, and meet sustainability targets. By focusing on high-quality customers
with reliable credit profiles and a vested interest in renewable energy, we
position ourselves for sustained growth and reduced investment risk.
Moreover,
we have identified a strategic opportunity in the acquisition of aging solar
projects. Our ability to discern value enables us to acquire assets like the
Redwood Valley solar project and the Fresno Airport solar project at attractive
prices. These ventures, after over a decade under previous management, offer a
niche for us to buy at favorable valuations, update and enhance equipment,
renegotiate PPAs, and give these projects an extended operational life and
improved financial performance. The strategy to rejuvenate older solar
installations complements our investment in new projects, creating a holistic
approach to portfolio development. We capitalize on established grid
connections and existing infrastructure, underscoring our commitment to sustainability
and efficient use of resources. This strategic asset management not only
revitalizes aging projects but also aligns with our goal of fostering a
sustainable energy future.
In
summary, our forward-looking strategy in the U.S. solar market is two-pronged:
We focus on prime C&I solar projects in strong policy states and harness
the potential of older solar projects through strategic acquisitions and
refurbishments. As we look ahead, we are poised to leverage data-driven
insights and adaptive strategies to maximize emerging opportunities, ensuring
robust investment decisions and contributing to the broader transition towards
renewable energy.
Distributions
Provided we have sufficient available cash flow, we intend to
authorize and declare distributions based on the Projects net income for the
preceding month minus any amounts held back for reserves. Cash flow is first used to pay Project-level operating
expenses prior to determining distributable cash flow (as defined below). Cash flow from Projects can be generated in three
ways:
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payments
from Power Purchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Agreement for
Environmental Commodities,
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proceeds
from the sale or refinance of Projects and
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Liquidated
Damages under Construction Agreements (see below).
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While we are under no obligation to do so, we have in the past and
expect in the future to declare and pay distributions monthly; however, our
Manager may declare other periodic distributions as circumstances dictate.
To date, the Company has not made a profit, although it
has had distributable cash flow. To the extent the Company has distributable
cash flow but has not made a profit, such distributions are considered a return
of capital and reported to Investors on a Form 1099-B. In future years, as more
of the Projects are constructed, we anticipate the Company to be profitable.
Distributions from profits will be classified as dividends and reported to
Investors on a Form 1099-DIV.
Please note that in some cases, Investors have cancelled their
purchase of Class A Investor Shares after distributions were made. In that
case, the distribution allocated to that Investor is returned to the Company
and the bookkeeping is updated to reflect the change in cash distributed. Thus,
all figures below are subject to change.
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Below is a table depicting the fees paid and distributions made
from the Company since inception. Note that whenever the table shows that the
Manager has received its Promote Interest, the Investors have received their
full Preferred Return.
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Distribution Date
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Distributable Cash Flow
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Preferred Return
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Promoted Interest*
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Total Class A Investor Distributions (Including
Preferred Return)
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Cash on Cash Yield**
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10/29/2021
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1,863.54
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1,800.75
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-
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1,863.54
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0.19%
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11/30/2021
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2,069.77
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1,972.32
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-
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2,069.77
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0.20%
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12/24/2021
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1,672.23
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1,605.48
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-
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1,672.23
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0.16%
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2021 Total
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$5,605.54
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$5,378.55
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$0.00
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$5,605.54
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0.55%
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01/26/2022
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3,341.03
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3,211.77
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3,341.03
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0.32%
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02/24/2022
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928.47
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892.57
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7.18
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921.29
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0.08%
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03/29/2022
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1,520.21
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1,505.01
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-
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1,520.21
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0.14%
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04/29/2022
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257.37
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239.48
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-
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257.37
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0.03%
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05/31/2022
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1,522.02
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1,416.23
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-
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1,522.02
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0.14%
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06/30/2022
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6,805.81
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6,343.86
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92.39
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6,713.42
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0.63%
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07/29/2022
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10,186.42
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13,047.91
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-
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10,186.42
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0.94%
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08/27/2022
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10,369.88
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9,598.53
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154.27
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10,215.61
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0.95%
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09/27/2022
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9,030.53
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8,404.69
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-
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9,030.53
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0.83%
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10/27/2022
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7,087.15
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6,531.83
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-
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7,087.15
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0.59%
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11/29/2022
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7,397.12
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6,817.51
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-
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7,397.12
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0.58%
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12/28/2022
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6,292.48
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5,799.42
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-
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6,292.48
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0.46%
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2022 Total
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$64,738.49
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$63,808.80
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$253.84
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$64,484.65
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5.68%
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01/27/2023
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7,474.82
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6,889.12
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-
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7,474.82
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0.50%
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02/27/2023
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6,450.12
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5,815.77
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126.87
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6,323.25
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0.38%
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03/27/2023
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7,627.85
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6,913.90
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142.79
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7,485.06
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0.42%
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04/27/2023
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7,223.89
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6,603.84
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124.01
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7,099.88
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0.37%
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05/30/2023
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9,128.07
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8,338.42
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157.93
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8,970.14
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0.43%
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06/26/2023
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9,982.82
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9,088.32
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178.90
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9,803.92
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0.44%
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07/25/2023
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9,449.19
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8,665.49
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156.74
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9,292.45
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0.40%
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08/28/2023
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10,054.19
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9,247.04
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161.43
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9,892.76
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0.41%
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09/27/2023
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10,556.69
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9,842.59
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142.82
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10,413.87
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0.41%
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10/27/2023
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13,420.03
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12,410.08
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201.99
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13,218.04
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0.48%
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11/24/2023
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13,954.97
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12,902.52
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210.49
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13,744.48
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0.48%
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12/26/2023
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17,445.89
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16,185.99
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251.98
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17,193.91
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0.59%
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2023 Total
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$122,768.53
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$112,903.08
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$1,855.95
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$120,912.58
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5.31%
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TOTAL
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$193,112.56
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$182,090.43
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$2,109.79
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$191,002.77
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11.54%
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*Note:
Energea reserves the right to reduce its Asset Management Fees and Promoted
Interest payments for any reason or to protect the desired cash yield to
Investors. For more information regarding the Asset Management Fees and
Promoted Interest paid to our Manager, see "Compensation of Directors and
Executive Officers" below.
**Note: Monthly cash on
cash yield values are calculated by dividing the Investor Distributions amount
(which also include distributions to the Manager or its affiliates if they own
Class A Investor Shares) by the total cost basis of all outstanding shares at
the time the distribution is issued. Year-end cash on cash yields are
calculated by summing all monthly cash on cash yields for the respective year.
Calculating Distributions
The
Company intends to make distributions monthly, to the extent the Manager, in
its discretion, determines that cash flow is available for distributions. Below
are the activities of the Company that generate the cash flow which could be
used to find distributions:
Sources
of Distributable Cash Flow
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Sale
of Energy under Solar Leases
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Sale
of Environmental Commodities under Purchase and Sale Agreements for
Environmental Commodities
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Net
Proceeds from Capital Transactions
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Originates from the sale or refinancing of Projects
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Net proceeds are the gross proceeds of the capital transaction minus
associated expenses, including debt repayment
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Liquidated
Damages from Construction Agreements
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Penalties paid by EPC Contractors when Projects are delivered behind schedule
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o
LDs are not booked as revenue but are considered distributable cash flow
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When
the Company has distributable cash flow and the Manager determines to make a
distribution, here is an overview of how these distributions are allocated and
calculated:
Allocation
of Distributions
Cash
flow, if any, is distributed to the Investors and the Manager in the following
order of priority:
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Receive
a priority distribution of cash flow each month which results in First, a
preferred return equal to a 6% IRR (to Class A Investors (the "Preferred
Return");
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Thereafter,
any additional cash flow 80% to the Investors and 20% to the Manager (the "Promoted
Interest")
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Calculation
of Preferred Return
The
Manager discounts each month of Estimated NOI (see "Price of Class A
Investor Shares") by the same discount rate until the cash flow results in
an internal rate of return ("IRR") of 6% ("Adjusted NOI"). The IRR is
calculated using the XIRR function and is based upon the price an Investor paid
per Class A Investor Share. The resulting Adjusted NOI is the monthly
distribution that would need to be paid to Investors for them to receive their
Preferred Return. Since all months of Estimated NOI are discounted evenly, the
Adjusted NOI maintains the same seasonality curve as the Estimated NOI. If the
actual NOI for any month is less than the Adjusted NOI, the Investors receive
all the cash distributed that month and the shortfall is carried forward so
that Investors catch up on their Preferred Return prior to any Promoted
Interest being paid.
Calculation
of Promoted Interest
If
the Manager determines that a distribution can be made with distributable cash
flow, and the amount of distributable cash flow is greater than the Adjusted
NOI for the month (and the Investors are therefore on track to receive a 6%
IRR), the Manager will receive a Promoted Interest. Any distributable cash flow
that is greater than the Adjusted NOI (plus any shortfall from previous months)
will be divided between the Manager and the Investors where the Manager will
get 20% of the excess and Investors will get 80% of the excess.
Past Operating Results
The Company experienced
significant changes in its operating results from its inception through June
30, 2023, with increased revenue from operating Projects, but also increased
operating expenses related to the costs of maintaining a larger portfolio.
Additionally, there was a notable increase in assets as we acquired additional
Projects (see "Description of Property"). We anticipate seeing a
significant increase in revenue in future years as new Projects develop. Throughout
2023, the Company met cash flow projections by selling power and environmental
commodities for West School and Waltham. Furthermore, we completed the
construction for Fresno Airport (Phase I) and initiated cash flow from that
asset.
Operating Results for Fiscal
Years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021
For
the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, the Company
invested a total of $1,405,693 and $1,154,098, including tax equity. During the
period of January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, the Company has generated
$41,623 in revenue.
As
of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company has assets totaling $2,030,744 and
$1,215,360 on its balance sheet, including Projects currently owned by the
Company of $1,370,559 and $1,143,681, net of depreciation, current assets of
$358,121 and $71,679 and operating lease right-of use assets of $302,064 and $0.00.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company has liabilities and members
equity totaling $2,030,744 and $1,215,360, including current liabilities of
$112,934 and $86,266, operating lease liability of $298,333 and $0.00 and
equity of $1,619,477 and $1,129,094.
Operating
Results for Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2023
For the semi-annual period ending June 30, 2023, the
Company invested a total of $2,162,263 gross of depreciation and generated
revenue of $63,529. The total operating expense for the portfolio amounted to $30,420
for the semi-annual period ended June 30, 2023, including professional fees,
advertising and marketing, software subscription, taxes, and other general and
administrative expenses. The Projects' operating expenses were $84,610 for the
semi-annual period ended June 30, 2023, covering professional fees, travel,
taxes, operation and maintenance, depreciation, and other general and
administrative expenses. Consequently, the Company incurred a loss from
operations, totaling $51,501 for the semi-annual period ended June 30, 2023.
As of June 30, 2023, the Company has assets totaling $2,630,115
on its balance sheet, comprised of cash on hand of $162,501, investments net of
depreciation in the amount of $2,099,577, and other current assets such as
accounts receivable in the amount of $28,972 and $52,103 due from related
entities. Additionally, operating lease right-of use assets amount to $286,962.
The Company's total liabilities and members' equity was $2,630,115, liabilities
totaled $336,468 and $2,293,647 of equity owned by the Investors.
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Leverage
The
Company might borrow money to invest in Projects, depending on the
circumstances at the time. If the Company needs to move quickly on a Project
and has not yet raised enough capital through the Offering, it might make up
the shortfall through borrowing. The Manager will make this decision on an
as-needed basis. Neither the Company nor the Projects currently have any loans.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
We
are dependent upon the net proceeds from the Offering to conduct our proposed
investments. We will obtain the capital required to purchase new Projects and
conduct our operations from the proceeds of the Offering and any future
offerings we may conduct, from secured or unsecured financings from banks and
other lenders, from short term advances from the Manager and from undistributed
funds from our operations. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had $162,501 of
cash on hand and equivalents, which will be used to pay for the remaining costs
of constructing the Fresno Airport Project.
Method of Accounting
The
compensation described in this section was calculated using the accrual method
in accordance with GAAP rules.
Directors, Executive Officers
& Significant Employees
Names, Positions, Etc.
The Company itself has no
officers or employees. The individuals listed below are the Managing Partners,
Executive Officers, and Significant Employees of Energea Global, the Manager of
the Company.
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Name
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Position with Manager
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Age
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Term of Office
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Approximate Hours Per
Week If Not Full Time (1)
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Executive
Officers
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Mike Silvestrini
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Managing Partner
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43
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01/01/2017 - Present
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Full Time
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Gray Reinhard
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Managing
Partner
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39
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01/01/2020 -
Present
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Full Time
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Significant
Employees
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Isabella Mendonça
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General Counsel
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32
|
10/02/2020 - Present
|
Full Time
|
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Arthur Issa
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Financial
Analyst
|
29
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05/23/2018 -
Present
|
Full Time
|
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Tyler Hurlburt
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Director of Investment
Relations
|
45
|
11/03/2020 - Present
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Full Time
|
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Marta Coehlo
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Controller
|
51
|
12/07/2018 -
Present
|
Full Time
|
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Dave Rutty
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Director of Construction
|
34
|
06/13/2022 - Present
|
Full Time
|
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Kathy Koser
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Director of
Compliance
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43
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08/01/2021 -
Present
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Full Time
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(1)
The above listed employees do not record specific hours to each Company managed
by Energea Global. Rather, the employees focus their full-time and energy to
each Project, portfolio, or process as needed. The Manager cannot estimate
number of hours per week spent managing this or any particular Company as the
employees are salaried. The work required to manage the Company and other
companies managed by Energea Global changes from time to time depending on the
number and frequency of Projects resulting from the amount they raise in each
Offering. As the companies grow, dedicated staff are brought in to exclusively
manage a specific company. As of October 19, 2023, there are no staff members
exclusively dedicated to the Company and it is managed by the Manager's
executive team and certain significant employees.
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Family Relationships
Marta
Coelho, the Manager's Controller, is the sister-in-law of Mike Silvestrini, the
Managing Partner. There are no other family relationships among the executive
officers and significant employees of the Manager.
Ownership of Related Entities
Energea
Global, the Manager of the Company, is majority owned by Mike Silvestrini, a
resident of Chester, Connecticut.
Energea
Brazil, our affiliated Development Company in Brazil, is owned by Energea
Global.
Business Experience
Mike Silvestrini
Mike
is an accomplished professional with a strong commitment to renewable energy
and environmental sustainability. He has played a key role in the development
of over 500 solar projects across the United States, Brazil, and Africa,
contributing to the global transition to clean energy.
Since
2017, Mike has been the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Energea Global
LLC. In his capacity as Co-Founder & Managing Partner of the Manager, Mike
is a director of the Investment Committee which determines the investment
strategy for the Company. To date, Energea Global manages 3 funds formed to
acquire and operate solar power projects: the Company, Energea Portfolio 3
Africa LLC, and Energea Portfolio 4 USA LLC. See "Other Solar Energy Funds"
below for the status each fund's offerings.
Since
2015, Mike has served as a Board Member of the Big Life Foundation, an
organization dedicated to preserving over 1.6 million acres of wilderness in
East Africa. Through community partnerships and conservation initiatives, Big
Life protects the region's biodiversity and promotes sustainable practices.
From
2008 - 2017, Mike co-founded and served as the CEO of Greenskies Renewable
Energy LLC, a leading provider of turnkey solar energy services. His expertise
contributed to the development, financing, design, construction, and
maintenance of solar projects across the United States. Notably, he was
involved in solar installations on Target Corporation stores and distribution
centers, as well as capped landfills throughout the northeast region of the
U.S.
Mike's
track record in renewable energy, his involvement in hundreds of solar projects
worldwide, and his dedication to environmental sustainability position him as a
driving force in the global effort to combat climate change.
Gray Reinhard
Gray
is an experienced software engineer specializing in business intelligence tools
across multiple industries. Early in Gray's career, he worked primarily in
E-Commerce where he built and supported sites for over 20 brands including
several Fortune 500 companies. From there, Gray moved into renewable energy
where he developed the project management software for the country's largest
commercial solar installer, Greenskies. This custom platform managed everything
from sales and financing to the construction, maintenance, and performance
monitoring of over 400 solar projects owned by the company.
Prior
to joining Energea in January 2020, Gray served as the CTO of Dwell Optimal
Inc. which assists businesses providing employees with travel accommodations.
Gray
studied at Princeton University.
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Isabella Mendonça
Isabella
is a corporate lawyer with experience in cross-border M&A transactions and
the drafting and negotiation of highly complex contracts and corporate acts in
different sectors, such as energy, oil & gas and infrastructure. Isabella
has previously worked as an attorney for Deloitte and Mayer Brown in Brazil,
where she was an associate in the Energy Group, working in regulatory,
contractual and corporate matters related to renewable energy project
development.
From
2016 until she joined Energea, Isabella was an associate in the corporate and
securities practice at Mayer Brown in the Rio de Janeiro office.
Isabella
studied law at Fundacão Getulio Vargas, in Brazil and has a master's degree
(LLM) from the University of Chicago.
Arthur Issa
Arthur
Issa was one of the first employees at Energea, starting in May 2018. Over the
course of his career in Energea, has participated in the successful closing
process of more than 100 MW worth of project installed capacity and their
financial management, totaling an AUM of more than $100mm. Arthur is
responsible for keeping track of all matters related to Corporate and Project
Finance in Energea, through detailed financial modelling, reporting and cash
flow management, maximizing efficiency in the company's decision-making process
with reliable analytics Arthur has a B.S. in Production Engineering from
University Candido Mendes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tyler Hurlburt
From
2006 until he joined the Energea team, Tyler Hurlburt was a licensed Wealth
Manager at Fortune 500 firms including Ameriprise, Prudential, Wells Fargo and
TIAA. Tyler managed over $500M in client's assets in previous role at TIAA. He
has over 20 years' experience within the financial service industry, as well as
extensive experience in portfolio management, risk mitigation, tax, and estate
planning. Tyler holds a MBA with honors from Saint Joseph's University.
Marta Coehlo
Since
its inception in 2018, Marta Coelho has served as the Controller at Energea,
bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise in finance and
accounting. As the Global Controller, Marta plays a crucial role in managing
all financial aspects, including account management, taxation, and audits, for
Energea's diverse range of operating entities and projects across Africa,
Brazil, and the USA.
Dave Rutty
Dave
is a highly experienced electrician with over 12 years of expertise in building
and maintaining solar projects. At Energea, he plays a vital role in overseeing
construction and maintenance processes across all markets. Dave's extensive
experience brings a culture of expertise, meticulousness, and safety to our
emerging markets.
From
2020 to 2022, Dave served as a Managing Partner at SRES, a solar contracting
company based in the northeastern U.S. Prior to that, Dave was served as the
Vice President of Operations and Maintenance at Greenskies Renewable Energy
LLC.
Kathy Koser
Kathy
is a pivotal manager at Energea, overseeing insurance, compliance, and human
resources with exceptional skill. Kathy expertly evaluates insurance needs,
formulates comprehensive policies, and collaborates with external providers to
secure optimal coverage. Her deep understanding of compliance, particularly
regarding Regulation A Tier II offerings, strengthens Energea's adherence to
regulatory requirements. Additionally, Kathy's effective human resources
management fosters a positive work environment, promoting productivity and
employee satisfaction.
From 2018 to 2021, Kathy was
an account associate and executive assistant for the sales team at RoomReady,
an AV and technology services company.
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Legal
Proceedings Involving Executives and Directors
Within
the last five years, no Director, Executive Officer, or Significant Employee of
the Company has been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or no contest to, any
criminal matter, excluding traffic violations or other minor offenses.
Within
the last five years, no Director, Executive Officer, or Significant Employee of
the Company, no partnership of which an Executive Officer or Significant
Employee was a general partner, and no corporation or other business
association of which an Executive Officer or Significant Employee was an
executive officer, has been a debtor in bankruptcy or any similar proceedings.
Other Solar Energy Funds
Energea
Global, the Manager of the Company, is also the manager of two other funds
formed to acquire and operate solar power projects, each of which is conducting
an offering under Regulation A:
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Energea Portfolio 3 Africa
LLC ("Portfolio 3"), which was formed to acquire and operate projects
with located in Africa.
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Energea Portfolio 2 LLC ("Portfolio
2"), which was formed to acquire and operate projects located in the Brazil.
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The
current status of each of the Company's Portfolio 3's and Portfolio 2's offerings,
as of the date of this Offering Circular, is below:
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Energea Portfolio 4 USA
LLC
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Energea Portfolio 3
Africa LLC
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Energea Portfolio 2 LLC
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Date of Initial
Qualification
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07/01/2021
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08/2/2021
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08/13/2020
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Maximum
Offering Amount
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$75,000,000
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$75,000,000
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$75,000,000
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Raised Through 12/26/2023
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$2,911,945.62
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$2,577,293.75
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$11,923,332.92
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Solar Projects
Acquired
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Four
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Eleven
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Eleven
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Compensation of Directors and
Executive Officers
Overview
Our
Manager is compensated as follows:
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They receive fees and other
compensation, including for services provided;
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They may invest alongside
Investors and, if so, will receive the same distributions as Investors;
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They receive the Promoted
Interest; and
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They receive interest on
loans to the Company.
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The
Company itself does not have any employees or payroll. The executive officers
and employees of our Manager are compensated directly by the Manager from the
fees and Promoted Interest paid to the Manager by the Company.
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Fees and Other Compensation
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Type of Fee
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Description
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Reimbursement
of Organization, Offering and Marketing Expenses
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The Company
must reimburse the Manager for expenses the Manager incurs in connection with
the Offering before the Offering Circular is qualified by the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
As of the date
of this Offering Circular, we estimate that those expenses will be
approximately $60,000.
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Asset
Management Fees
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The Manager
will charge the Company a monthly asset management fee equal to 0.167% of the
aggregate capital that has been invested in the Company.
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Promoted
Interest
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See "Promoted
Interest" below
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Developer Fees
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The Manager
might originate and develop Projects that are acquired by the Company. If so,
the Manager shall be entitled to compensation that is no greater than 5.0% of
the Project's cost.
The amount of
the developer fee will depend on the number of Projects the Manager develops
for the Company and their cost. We cannot make a reasonable estimate at this
time.
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Interest on
Loans
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The Manager
might lend to the Company to fund the acquisition or investment in Projects
or for other purposes. Such a loan will bear interest at market rates.
The amount of
interest will depend on the amount and term of any such loans.
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O&M and
Credit Management Services
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Energea may
provide O&M services to the Projects owned by the Company at market
rates.
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Co-Investment
The
Manager and its affiliates might purchase Class A Investor Shares. If so, they
will be entitled to the same distributions as other Investors. If such
investment is made to facilitate the Company's acquisition of or investment in
Projects before there are sufficient offering proceeds, the Manager will be
entitled to redeem its Class A Investor Shares from additional offering
proceeds as they are raised.
Promoted Interest
As
described in "Calculating Distributions", the Manager is entitled
to receive certain distributions from the Company that we refer to as the
Manager's "Promoted Interest." How much money the Manager ultimately receives
as a Promoted Interest depends on several factors, including:
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The total returns the
Company is able to achieve;
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When those returns are
achieved;
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When the Company
distributes money to Investors; and
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The amount of expenses the Company
incurs.
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Reporting Compensation to
Investors
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less than once per year, the Company will provide Investors with a detailed
statement showing:
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The fees paid to the
Manager and its affiliates; and
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Any transactions between
the Company and the Manager or its affiliates.
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In
each case, the detailed statement will describe the services performed and the
amount of compensation paid.
Stages of Development
The
stages of the Company's organization, development, and operation, and the
compensation paid by the Company to the Manager and its affiliates during each
stage, are as follows:
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Stage of Company
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Compensation
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Organization of
Company
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Reimbursement of Expenses
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Acquisition of
Projects
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· Asset Management
Fee
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· Developer Fee
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· Interest on
Loans
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Operation of
Projects
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· Asset
Management Fee
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· Promoted Interest
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· O&M
Service Fees
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Sale of
Projects
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Management Fee
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· Promoted Interest
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Security Ownership
of Manager and Certain Securityholders
The
individuals named below, as well as other employees of the Manager may own
Class A Investor Shares that they purchased privately through the Platform in
the same manner as any Investor.
The
following table sets forth the approximate beneficial ownership of our Class A
Investor Shares as of December 26, 2023, for each person or group that holds
more than 10.0% of our Class A Investor Shares, and for each director and
executive officer of our Manager and for the directors and executive officers
of our Manager as a group.
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Name of Beneficial Owner
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Number of Shares Beneficially Owned
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Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership Acquirable
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Percent of All Shares
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Energea Global LLC
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1,853
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N/A
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0.0667%
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Michael
Silvestrini
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7,957(3)
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N/A
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0.2864%
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Christopher Sattler
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561(3)
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N/A
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0.0201%
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Gray Reinhard
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463
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N/A
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0.0167%
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All directors and executive
officers of our Manager as a group (3 persons)
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8,981
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N/A
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0.3233%
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Under SEC rules, a
person is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a security if that person has
or shares "voting power," which includes the power to dispose of or to direct
the disposition of such security. A person also is deemed to be a beneficial
owner of any securities which that person has a right to acquire within 60
days. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed to be a
beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a
beneficial owner of securities as to which he or she has no economic or
pecuniary interest.
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Each listed beneficial
owner, person or entity has an address in care of our principal executive
offices at 52 Main Street, Chester, CT 06412.
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Includes shares
beneficially owned by Energea Global LLC, under the control of its Class A
Shareholders. Notably, Michael Silvestrini and Chris Sattler, as the sole
principal shareholders, hold 40.15% and 30.29% of the shares, respectively.
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Interest of Management and Others in
Certain Transactions
As of the date of this
offering circular, the Company has entered into transactions with related
parties in one circumstance:
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Credit Advance: The Company entered into several credit advances
with the Manager to accelerate the availability of capital needed to make
certain small payments. These amounts are recorded as do-to/do-from
transactions and no interest is charged to the Company for these advances.
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The
Company might enter into other transactions with related parties. If so, any
compensation paid by the Company to the related party shall be (i) fair to the
Company, and (ii) consistent with the transaction that would be paid to an
unrelated party.
By
"related party" we mean:
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The Manager;
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Any director, executive
officer, or significant employee of the Company or the Manager;
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Any person who has been
nominated as a director of the Company or the Manager;
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Any person who owns more
than 10% of the voting power of the Company or the Manager; and
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An immediate family member
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Securities Being Offered: the
Class A Investor Shares
Description of Securities
The
Company is offering up to $50,000,000 of Class A Investor Shares. All of the
rights and obligations associated with the Class A Investor Shares are set
forth in:
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Price of Class A Investor Shares
The
fixed price of Class A Investor Shares was determined by calculating the Net
Asset Value ("NAV") of the Company and dividing the NAV by the total
number of outstanding shares. The NAV is calculated as the Net Present Value ("NPV")
of the Estimated Net Operating Income ("Estimated NOI") of the Company.
The Estimated NOI calculation
begins with an estimation of revenue. Since the Company currently does not have
any Contracts for the Sale of Environmental Commodities and since we do not
anticipate and sale of any Project, revenue comes from Solar Leases. We
estimate monthly energy produced by each Project using predictive software
called PVsyst. PVsyst is a vital tool in the solar industry for designing,
simulating, and analyzing the performance of photovoltaic systems. Its
comprehensive features enable precise predictions of solar power generation ("kWh"),
considering a wide range of variables and site-specific conditions. To estimate
monthly revenue for each Project, the energy rate described in the Solar Lease
("Energy Rate") is multiplied by kWh throughout the term of the Solar
Lease.
We then deduct all of the
expected operating expenses at the Project and Company level (see "Our
Operating Costs and Expenses") from the revenue. These expenses are fairly
easy to estimate as they are either consistent and predictable (like a bank
fee) or fixed by contract (like a contract for operations and maintenance
services). By subtracting the estimated operating costs and expenses from the
estimated revenue, we establish a monthly Estimated NOI. We then use an XIRR
calculation to compute the NPV of that Estimated NOI using the IRR as the
discount rate in the NPV equation. For example, if the Estimated NOI would
result in a 12% IRR, we use 12% as the discount rate when calculating the NPV
of the Estimated NOI.
Therefore, the NPV of the
Estimated NOI using the IRR as the discount rate establishes the NPV of the
Company. When we divided the NPV of the company by the number of outstanding
Class A Investor Shares, we arrive at a price per share.
Voting Rights
Investors
will have no right to vote or otherwise participate in the management of the
Company. Instead, the Company will be managed by the Manager exclusively.
Limited Liability Company
Agreement
The
Company is governed by a Limited Liability Company Agreement dated March 22,
2021, which we refer to as the "LLC Agreement." A copy of the LLC
Agreement can be found here. The
Class A Investor Shares being offered were created by the Manager under an
Authorizing Resolution pursuant to section 3.1 of the LLC Agreement. A copy of
the Authorizing Resolution can be found here.
The
LLC Agreement establishes Energea Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, as the Manager.
Summary of LLC Agreement and Authorizing Resolution
The
following summarizes some of the key provisions of the LLC Agreement and the
Authorizing Resolution. This summary is qualified in its entirety by the LLC
Agreement itself, a copy of which can be found here, and by
the Authorizing Resolution itself, a copy of which can be found here.
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Formation and Ownership
The
Company was formed in Delaware on March 11, 2021, pursuant to the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act.
Under
the LLC Agreement, ownership interests in the Company are referred to as
"Shares," while the owners, are referred to as "Investor Members."
Shares and Ownership
The
Manager adopted the Authorizing Resolution to create the Class A Investor
Shares. Any Investor who buys Class A Investor Shares in the Offering will be
an "Investor Member" under the LLC Agreement.
The
interests in the Company are denominated by 501,000,000 "Shares". The Manager
may further divide the 500,000,000 Investor Shares into one or more series, by
adopting one or more authorizing resolutions.
The
Class A Investor Shares will be owned by Investors and are the subject of this
Offering. By adopting other authorizing resolutions, the Manager may create,
offer, and sell other series of Investor Shares in the future, which could have
rights superior to the rights of the Class A Investor Shares.
Management
The
Manager has complete discretion over all aspects of the business conducted by
the Company. For example, the Manager may (i) create classes of Investor Shares
with such terms and conditions as the Manager may determine in its sole
discretion; (ii) issue Shares to any person for such consideration as the
Manager maybe determine in its sole discretion, and admit such persons to the
Company as Investor Members; (iii) engage the services of third parties to
perform services on behalf of the Company; (iv) enter into one or more joint
ventures; (v) purchase, lease, sell, or otherwise dispose of real estate and
other assets, in the ordinary course of business or otherwise; (vi) enter into
leases and any other contracts of any kind; (vii) incur indebtedness on behalf
of the Company, whether to banks or other lenders; (viii) determine the amount
of the Company's Available Cash and the timing and amount of distributions to
Members; (ix) determine the information to be provided to the Members; (x)
grant mortgages, liens, and other encumbrances on the Company's assets; (xi)
make all elections under the Code and the provisions of State and local tax
laws; (xiii) file a petition in bankruptcy; (xiv) discontinue the business of
the Company; and (xv) dissolve the Company.
Investors
who purchase Class A Investor Shares will not have any right to vote on any
issue other than certain amendments to the LLC Agreement, or to remove the
Manager.
The
Manager can be removed for "cause" under a procedure set forth in section 5.6
of the LLC Agreement.
The
term "cause" includes:
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An uncured breach of the
LLC Agreement by the Manager; or
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The bankruptcy of the
Manager; or
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Certain misconduct on the
part of the Manager, if the individual responsible for the misconduct is not
terminated.
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A
vote to remove the Manager for cause must be approved by Investor Members
owning at least seventy five percent (75%) of the outstanding Class A Investor
Shares. Whether "cause" exists would then be decided in arbitration proceedings
conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, rather than
in a court proceeding.
These
provisions are binding on every person who acquires Class A Investor Shares,
including those who acquire Class A Investor Shares from a third
party, i.e., not from the Company.
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Exculpation and
Indemnification of Manager
The
LLC Agreement protects the Manager and its employees and affiliates from
lawsuits brought by Investors. For example, it provides that the Manager will
not be liable to the Company for mistakes, errors in judgment, or other acts or
omissions (failures to act) as long as the act or omission was not the result
of the Manager's fraud or willful misconduct under the LLC Agreement. This
limitation on the liability of the Manager and other parties is referred to as
"exculpation."
The
LLC Agreement also requires the Company to indemnify (reimburse) the Manager,
its affiliates, and certain other parties from losses, liabilities, and
expenses they incur in performing their duties. For example, if a third party
sues the Manager on a matter related to the Company's business, the Company
would be required to indemnify the Manager for any losses or expenses it incurs
in connection with the lawsuit, including attorneys' fees. However, if it is
judicially determined that such Manager is not entitled to be exculpated under
the standard described in the preceding paragraph by the LLC Agreement, such
Manager shall promptly reimburse the Company for any reimbursed or advanced
expenses.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, no exculpation or indemnification is permitted to the extent
such exculpation or indemnification would be inconsistent with the requirements
of federal or state securities laws or other applicable law.
The
detailed rules for exculpation and indemnification are set forth in section 6.2
of the LLC Agreement.
Obligation to Contribute Capital
Once
an Investor pays for his, her, or its Class A Investor Shares, he, she, or it
will not be required to make any further contributions to the Company. However,
if an Investor has wrongfully received a distribution, he, she, or it might
have to pay it back.
Personal Liability
No
Investor will be personally liable for any of the debts or obligations of the
Company.
Distributions
The
manner in which the Company will distribute its available cash is described in
"Securities Being Offered - Calculating Distributions".
Transfers and First Right of Refusal
In
general, Investors may freely transfer their Class A Investor Shares. However,
if an Investor wants to sell Class A Investor Shares, the Investor may only
offer the Class A Investor Shares to the Manager via the Platform. The Manager
generally has a first right of refusal to purchase Class A Investor Shares
pursuant to Article 8 of the LLC Agreement.
Death, Disability, Etc.
If
an Investor who is a human being (as opposed to an Investor that is a legal
entity) should die or become incapacitated, the Investor or his, her or its
successors will continue to own the Investor's Class A Investor Shares.
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Fees to Manager and Affiliates
The
Company will pay certain management fees and other fees to the Manager, as
summarized in "Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers".
Mandatory Redemptions
The Manager may require an
Investor to sell his, her, or its Class A Investor Shares back to the Company:
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If the Investor is an
entity governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Code
section 4975, or any similar federal, state, or local law, and the Manager
determines that all or any portion of the assets of the Company would, in the
absence of the redemption, more likely than not be treated as "plan assets"
or otherwise become subject to such laws.
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If the Manager determines
that the Investor has engaged in certain misconduct described in the LLC
Agreement.
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If
an Investor's Class A Investor Shares are purchased by the Company as provided
above, the price will be equal to 90% of the then-current value of such Class A
Investor Shares as determined by the Company in accordance with the Financial
Model.
The
purchase price will be paid by wire transfer or other immediately available
funds.
"Drag-Along" Right
If
the Manager wants to sell the business conducted by the Company, it may affect
the transaction as a sale of the Project owned by the Company or as a sale of
all the Shares in the Company. In the latter case, Investors will be required
to sell their Class A Investor Shares as directed by the Manager, receiving the
same amount they would have received had the transaction been structured as a
sale of assets.
Electronic Delivery
All
documents, including all tax-related documents, will be transmitted by the
Company to Investors via email and/or through the Platform.
Amendment
The
Manager may amend the LLC Agreement unilaterally (that is, without the consent
of anyone else) for a variety of purposes, including to:
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inconsistencies in the LLC Agreement;
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or responsibilities;
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Comply with any law;
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Ensure that the Company
isn't treated as an "investment company" within the meaning of the Investment
Company Act of 1940;
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An
amendment that has, or could reasonably be expected to have, an adverse effect
on Investors, requires the consent of the Manager and Investors holding a
majority of the Class A Investor Shares.
An
amendment that would require an Investor to make additional capital
contributions, delete or modify any amendments listed in Section 11.3 of the
LLCA or impose personal liability on an Investor requires the consent of the
Manager and each affected Investor.
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Information Rights
Within
a reasonable period after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, the
Manager will provide Investors with (i) a statement showing in reasonable
detail the computation of the amount distributed, and the manner in which it
was distributed (ii) a balance sheet of the Company, (iii) a statement of
income and expenses, and (iv) such additional information as may be required by
law. The financial statements of the Company need not be audited by an
independent certified public accounting firm unless the Manager so elects or
the law so requires.
As
a "tier 2" issuer under Regulation A, the Company will also be required to
provide investors with additional information on an ongoing basis, including
annual audited financial statements, annual reports filed on SEC Form 1-K,
semiannual reports filed on SEC Form 1-SA, special financial reports filed on
SEC Form 1-K, and current reports on SEC Form 1-U. If, however, our Class A
Investor Shares are held "of record" by fewer than 300 persons, these reporting
obligations could be terminated.
A
Member's right to see additional information or inspect the books and records
of the Company is limited by the LLC Agreement.
Distributions in Liquidation
Distributions
made in liquidation of the Company will be made in the manner described "Calculating
Distributions", depending on whether the distributions consist of ordinary
operating cash flow or net capital proceeds.
Preemptive Rights
The
holders of the Class A Investor Shares will not have preemptive rights. That
means that if the Company decides to issue securities in the future, the
holders of the Class A Investor Shares will not have any special right to buy
those securities.
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Liability to Make Additional Contributions
Once
an Investor pays for his, her, or its Class A Investor Shares, the Investor
will have no obligation to make further contributions to the Company. However,
there could be circumstances where an Investor who has received distributions
with respect to his, her, or its Class A Investor Shares is under Delaware law
required to return part or all of the distribution.
Withholding
In
some situations, the Manager might be required by law to withhold taxes and/or
other amounts from distributions made to Investors. The amount we withhold will
still be treated as part of the distribution. For example, if we distribute
$100 to an Investor and are required to withhold $10 in taxes, for our purposes
the Investor will be treated as having received a distribution of $100 even
though only $90 was deposited in the Investor's bank account.
No Guarantee
The
Company can only distribute as much cash flow as the Company has available for
distributions (see "Distributions"). There is no guarantee that the Projects
will generate enough cash flow, after paying expenses, to distribute enough to
pay a positive return to Investors or even to return all their invested
capital.
Redemption
Plan
Our
Class A Investor Shares are currently not listed on a national securities
exchange or included for quotation on a national securities market, and
currently there is no intention to list our Class A Investor Shares. While
Investors should view an investment in the Company as long-term, we are
adopting a redemption plan ("Redemption Plan") whereby an investor has
the opportunity to obtain liquidity.
At
any time after sixty (60) days following the purchase of Class A Investor
Shares, an Investor may request redemption of their Class A Investor Shares in
accordance with the Company's Redemption Plan as set forth herein.
In
order to submit a redemption request (a "Redemption Request") Investors
must (1) submit a time-stamped request via the Platform, (2) have no more than
one outstanding request at any given time, and (3) request that the Company
redeem no more than $50,000 worth of Class A Investor Shares per request. In
addition, the Redemption Plan is subject to certain liquidity limitations,
which may fluctuate depending on the liquidity of the Company. We reserve the
right to reject any Redemption Request at any time to protect our operations
and our non-redeemed Investors, to prevent an undue burden on our liquidity, or
for any other reason, including, what we deem to be a pattern of excessive,
abusive or short-term trading.
As
calculated below, the redemption price ("Redemption Price") may be
reduced by a discount based on the time of the Redemption Request, rounded down
to the nearest cent. The Redemption Price will be equal to (i) the current
price of the Class A Investor Shares in effect at the time the Redemption
Request is made, reduced by (ii) the aggregate sum of distributions, if any,
with record dates during the period between the Redemption Request date and the
redemption date.
Based
on the time when an Investor submits a Redemption Request, the Redemption
Prices are set forth below:
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Redemption Price (as percentage of per share redemption price)(1)
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No Redemptions
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The
Redemption Price will be the per share price for our Class A Investor
Shares in effect as of the time the Redemption Request is made (i) reduced by
any distributions, if any, with record dates during the period between the
Redemption Request date and the redemption date and (ii) rounded down to the
nearest $0.01.
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For
Class A Investor Shares held between 60 days and three (3) years, the
Redemption Price includes a fixed 5.0% discount based on the per share price
for our Class A Investor Shares in effect at the time of the Redemption
Request.
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is no discount to redemptions of Class A Investor Shares held at least three
(3) years.
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Investors
may withdraw their Redemption Request at anytime before the redemption is paid.
If we agree to honor a Redemption Request, such Redemption Request will be paid
within 90 days.
In
light of the SEC's current guidance on redemption plans, we generally intend to
limit redemptions in any calendar quarter to Class A Investor Shares whose
aggregate value is 5.00% of the NAV of all of our outstanding Class A Investor
Shares on the last business day of the preceding quarter, with excess capacity
carried over to later calendar quarters in that calendar year, up to a maximum
of 20.00% of the NAV of all of our Class A Investor Shares outstanding during
any calendar year. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we are not obligated to
redeem Class A Investor Shares under the Redemption Plan.
We
cannot guarantee that the funds, if any, set aside for the Redemption Plan will
be sufficient to accommodate all Redemption Requests. In the event our Manager
determines, in its sole discretion, that we do not have sufficient funds
available to redeem all of the Class A Investor Shares for which Redemption
Requests have been submitted, such pending Redemption Requests will be honored
on a first in first out basis, if at all. In the event that not all Redemption
Requests are being honored in a given quarter, due to reaching the 5.00%
quarterly limit or otherwise, the Redemption Requests not fully honored will
carry over to the first business day of the next quarter and Investors will not
need to submit a new Redemption Request the following quarter. Investors will
be notified within 10 days of submitting a Redemption Request whether their
request for Redemption has been accepted or denied.
We
intend to limit Investors to one (1) Redemption Request outstanding at any
given time, meaning that, if an Investor desires to request more or less Class
A Investor Shares be redeemed, such Investor must first withdraw the first
Redemption Request. For Investors who hold Class A Investor Shares with more
than one record date, Redemption Requests will be applied to such Class A
Investor Shares in the order in which they settled, on a first in first out
basis - meaning, those Class A Investor Shares that have been continuously held
for the longest amount of time will be redeemed first. In addition, we intend
to limit Redemption Requests to $50,000 worth of Class A Investor Shares per
Redemption Request.
In addition, our Manager may, in its sole discretion,
amend, suspend, or terminate the Redemption Plan at any time without prior
notice, including to protect our operations and our non-redeemed Investors, to
prevent an undue burden on our liquidity, following any material decrease in
our NAV, or for any other reason. In the event that we suspend our Redemption
Plan, we expect that we will reject any outstanding Redemption Requests and do
not intend to accept any new Redemption Requests. In the event that we amend,
suspend or terminate our Redemption Plan, we will file an offering circular
supplement and/or Form 1-U, as appropriate, and post such information on the
Platform to disclose such action. Therefore, you may not have the opportunity
to make a Redemption Request prior to any potential termination of our
Redemption Plan.
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Rights of Common Shares
Immediately
following the Offering the Company will have two classes of securities
outstanding: Class A Investor Shares and Common Shares. Investors will own all
the Class A Investor Shares while the Manager will own all the Common Shares.
The principal rights associated with the Common Shares are as follows:
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rights per se. However, the Manager, in its capacity as the manager of
the Company, will control the Company.
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Redemptions: Holders of the Common Shares will have no right to
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How To Invest
To
buy Class A Investor Shares, go to the Platform and follow the instructions.
You will be asked for certain information about yourself, including:
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Your name and address
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Your social security number
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Whether you are an "accredited
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will also be asked to sign an Investment Agreement, a copy of which is
available here.
The
minimum investment is $100. You will pay for your Class A Investor Shares using
one of the options described on the Platform.
The
information you submit, including your signed Investment Agreement, is called
your "subscription." The Manager will review your subscription and decide
whether to accept it. The Manager has the right to accept or reject
subscriptions in our sole discretion, for any reason or for no reason.
When
you invest, your money will be held in an escrow account with a third party
until your subscription is reviewed and the Manager decides whether to accept
it. When and if the Manager confirms that your subscription is complete and
decided to accept your subscription, the Manager will release your money from
the escrow account to the Company.
Once
the Manager has accepted your subscription, you will be notified by email and
the investment process will be complete. The Manager will also notify you by
email if it does not accept your subscription, although it might not explain
why.
You
will not be issued a paper certificate representing your Class A Investor
Shares.
Anyone
can buy Class A Investor Shares. The Manager does not intend to limit
investment to people with a certain income level or net worth, although there
are limits on how much non-accredited investors may invest in this Offering.
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Limit On The Amount A Non-accredited Investor
Can Invest
As
long as an Investor is at least 18 years old, they can invest in this Offering.
But if the Investor not an "accredited" investor, the amount they can invest is
limited by law.
Under
17 CFR §230.501, a regulation issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
the term "accredited investor" means:
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A natural person who has
individual net worth, or joint net worth with the person's spouse, that
exceeds $1 million at the time of the purchase, excluding the value of the
primary residence of such person;
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A natural person with
income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years or joint
income with a spouse exceeding $300,000 for those years and a reasonable
expectation of the same income level in the current year;
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A trust with assets in
excess of $5 million, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring the
securities offered, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person;
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A business in which all the
equity owners are accredited investors;
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An employee benefit plan,
within the meaning of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, if a bank,
insurance company, or registered investment adviser makes the investment
decisions, or if the plan has total assets in excess of $5 million;
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A bank, insurance company,
registered investment company, business development company, or small
business investment company;
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A charitable organization,
corporation, or partnership, not formed for the specific purpose of acquiring
the securities offered, with total assets exceeding $5 million; and
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A director, executive
officer, or general partner of the company selling the securities, or any
director, executive officer, or general partner of a general partner of that
issuer.
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the Investor falls within any of those categories, then the Investor can invest
any amount permitted on the Platform. If the Investor does not fall within any
of those categories, then the most they can invest in this Offering is the
great of:
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limits are imposed by law, not by the Company.
The
Company will determine whether an Investor is accredited when he, she, or it
creates an account on the Platform.
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Additional Information
We have filed with the SEC an offering statement under the
Securities Act on Form 1-A regarding this offering. This offering
circular, which is part of the offering statement, does not contain all the
information set forth in the offering statement and the exhibits related
thereto filed with the SEC, reference to which is hereby made. Upon the
qualification of the offering statement, we will be subject to the
informational reporting requirements that are applicable to Tier 2 companies
whose securities are qualified pursuant to Regulation A, and accordingly, we
will file annual reports, semi-annual reports and other information with the
SEC. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that
contains reports, information statements and other information regarding
issuers that file with the SEC.
The information incorporated by reference herein is an important
part of the offering statement and this Offering Circular. The following
documents previously filed with the SEC are incorporated by reference into the
offering statement and this Offering Circular:
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the Company's Annual Report
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 on Form 1-K
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the Company's Semi-Annual
Report for the semi-annual period ended June 30, 2023 on Form 1-SA
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You may review these filings on our website and may also request a
copy of these filings at no cost, by contacting us at:
ENERGEA PORTFOLIO 4 USA LLC
52 Main Street
Chester, CT 06412
www.energea.com
(860)-316-7466
So long as we remain subject to the periodic reporting
requirements of Regulation A, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year
we will file on the SEC's EDGAR website an annual report on Form 1-K. The
annual report will contain audited financial statements and certain other
financial and narrative information that we are required to provide to
investors.
We also maintain a website at www.energea.com, where
there may be additional information about our business, but the contents of
that site are not incorporated by reference in or otherwise a part of this Offering
Circular.
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Index to
Financial Statements
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"Item 7. Financial
Statements" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 1-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2022, which can be found here.
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"Item 3. Financial
Statements" of the Company's Semi-Annual Report on Form 1-SA for the
semiannual period ended June 30, 2023, which can be found here.
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of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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Glossary of Defined terms
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Adjusted NOI
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Adjusted Net Operating Income
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Adjusted
Operating Cash Flow
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For
each Project, the actual estimated monthly operating cash flows reduced by a
fixed percentage to yield an internal rate of return of 6% for the Project.
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Advisers Act
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Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
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Authorizing
Resolution
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The
authorization adopted by the Manager pursuant to the LLC Agreement that
created the Class A Investor Shares.
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Blue Sky Law
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State securities regulations.
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CAFD
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Cash
available for distribution by the Company.
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Class A Investor Shares
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The limited liability company interests in the Company being
offered to Investors in this Offering.
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Code
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The
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (i.e., the Federal tax code).
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Company
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Energea Portfolio 4 USA LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, which is offering to sell Class A Investor Shares in this Offering.
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Construction
Contract
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The
contract whereby the Company will hire a third party to provide engineering,
procurement, and construction services for a Project.
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Customer
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Offtaker of electricity and environmental commodities.
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DERMS
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Distributed
Energy Resource Management Systems.
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Development Company
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A company focused on acquiring and/or developing solar power
projects.
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Energea
Global
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Energea
Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which is owned by Michael
Silvestrini and Chris Sattler and serves as the Manager.
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Estimated NOI
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The Net Operating Income estimated to be produced by the Company.
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Exchange
Act
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The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Financial Model
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The financial model prepared by the Manager for each Project,
projecting all the costs and distributions of the Project.
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FINRA
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Financial
Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
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Investment Committee
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A multi-disciplinary committee of experienced renewable energy
executives of the Manager which decides which Projects the Company will
invest in.
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Investor
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Anyone
who purchases Class A Shares in the Offering.
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ITC
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Investment Tax Credit
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IRR
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Internal
rate of return.
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JOBS Act
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The Jumpstart Our Business
Startups Act of 2012
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kWh
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A single, billable unit of energy generated by a
Project
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LLC Agreement
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The Company's Limited Liability Company Agreement dated March
21, 2021.
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Manager
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Energea
Global LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
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Manager Shares
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The limited liability company interests in the Company that will
be owned by the Manager.
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NAV
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Net
Asset Value
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NPV
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Net Present Value
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Offering
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The
offering of Class A Investor Shares to the public pursuant to this Offering
Circular.
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Offering Circular
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The Offering Circular you are reading right now, which includes
information about the Company and the Offering.
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Operations
and Maintenance Contract
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The
contract whereby our customer will hire the Company to operate and maintain
the Project.
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Platform
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The Manager's website located at: www.energea.com
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Power
Purchase Agreement
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Term
used for the contract that Customers sign for the purchase of electricity.
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Project Purchase and Sale Agreements
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The terms and conditions that the Company will utilize for
acquiring a project from a seller or development company.
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Preferred
Return
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A
6% per year preferred to Class A Investors before the Manager earns a
Promoted Interest.
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Promoted Interest
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The right of the Manager to receive distributions under the LLC
Agreement, over and above its right to receive distributions in its capacity
as an Investor.
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Prior
Offering
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The
Company's previous Regulation A offering that was qualified by the SEC on
July 1, 2021.
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Project
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A solar power project acquired or developed by the Company.
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Promoted
Interest
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The
right of the Manager to receive distributions under the LLC Agreement, over
and above its right to receive distributions in its capacity as an Investor.
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Purchase and Sale Agreements for Environmental Commodities
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Term used for the contract the SPE will use with Customers for
the purchase of environmental commodities.
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Redemption
Plan
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The
redemption plan whereby Investors may request redemption of their Class A
Investor Shares following 60 days after purchase.
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Redemption Price
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The price at which Redemption Requests will be processed, based
on the current price per Class A Investor Shares at the time the Redemption
Request is made, reduced by the aggregate sum of distributions, if any, with
record dates during the period between the Redemption Request date and the
redemption date, and subject to a discount based on the time the Redemption
Request is submitted.
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Redemption
Request
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A
request for redemption submitted through the Platform for up to $50,000 in
Class A Investor Shares.
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Regulation A
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Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933 is an exemption from
registration requirements for public offerings.
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Regulations
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Regulations
issued under the Code by the Internal Revenue Service.
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SEC
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Securities
Act
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The
Securities Act of 1933.
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Site
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The Internet site located at www.energea.com.
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SPE
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The
entity we will create to own and operate each Project, typically in the form
of a Delaware limited liability company.
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Tax Equity Agreements
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The contract whereby a partnership with a specialized investment
company to fund a portion of solar projects in the U.S., in exchange for the
associated tax incentives.
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U.S.
GAAP
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United
States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
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Part III - Exhibits
Index to Exhibits and Description of
Exhibits
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Exhibit 2.1**
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Exhibit
2.2**
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Exhibit 2.3**
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Exhibit
4.1**
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Form of Investment Agreement (incorporated by reference to the copy thereof
filed as Exhibit 1A-4A to the Company's Form 1-A filed January 4, 2024).
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Exhibit 4.2**
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Exhibit
4.3**
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Exhibit 4.4**
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Exhibit
4.5**
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Exhibit 4.6**
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Exhibit
11.1**
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Exhibit 11.2*
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Consent of Goodwin Procter (included in Exhibit 12)*
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Exhibit
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Legal
opinion Goodwin Procter*
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*To be filed by amendment
**Previously
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Signatures
Pursuant
to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer certifies that it has
reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing
on Form 1-A and has duly caused this offering statement to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of Chester,
State of Connecticut, on March 8, 2024.
Energea
Portfolio 4 USA LLC
By: Energea
Global LLC
By MICHAEL
SILVESTRINI
Name: Mike Silvestrini
Title: Manager
Energea Global LLC
By:
Energea Global LLC
By
MICHAEL SILVESTRINI
Name: Michael Silvestrini
Title: Co-Founder and
Managing Partner
This
Offering Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
By MICHAEL
SILVESTRINI
Name: Mike Silvestrini
Title:
Managing Partner
Date:
March 8, 2024
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