Catalyze and Cushman & Wakefield Collaborate to Provide Renewable Energy Solutions for C&I Real Estate
Catalyze, a developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy, has announced a strategic partnership with Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm. This collaboration aims to expand the deployment of solar and storage technologies across commercial and industrial (C&I) real estate in the U.S., enhancing operating income, reducing utility costs, meeting ESG goals, and reducing power grid stress.
A team from Cushman & Wakefield will work with Catalyze to identify real estate assets suitable for renewable energy installations. The initiative aligns with Cushman & Wakefield’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the properties it manages, helping clients reach net-zero ambitions and improving real estate asset value. Previously, Catalyze reported the successful operation of a solar and storage project at 66 Galen, a life science building in Watertown, Massachusetts.
- Strategic partnership with Catalyze to expand solar and storage technologies in C&I real estate.
- Aims to increase operating income, reduce utility costs, and meet ESG goals.
- Aligns with Cushman & Wakefield’s emissions reduction targets.
- Successful implementation of a solar and storage project at 66 Galen, Watertown, MA.
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The two companies will leverage each other’s expertise to identify C&I assets that can most benefit from solar and storage deployment
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Through this partnership, a Cushman & Wakefield team led by Nick Zarnin, Jonathan Serko, Gary Greenspan and Gene Slageter will work closely with Catalyze’s team led by Mike Williams, Bob Stickney and Jimmy Joe Granito to identify and secure new opportunities for renewable energy installations. Leveraging Cushman & Wakefield's extensive network, industry expertise and strategic insights, Catalyze seeks to broaden its reach and make sustainable energy solutions more accessible to businesses across a range of diverse industries.
“This partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy among commercial and industrial customers, benefiting both tenants and building owners,” said Jared Haines, CEO of Catalyze. “It's been a pleasure working with Cushman & Wakefield, and by combining our experience and expertise in the C&I market, we can more effectively deploy impactful renewable energy solutions at scale. Not only can Cushman help its clients reach their ESG goals but also increase their Net Operating Income (NOI) by adding new lease and rental income for areas used for installations.”
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“We recognize Cushman & Wakefield plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future for real estate. Our strategic partnership with Catalyze is a testament to our shared commitment to decarbonize the built environment by being at the forefront of the clean energy revolution,” said Jessica Francisco, Cushman & Wakefield's Chief Sustainability Officer. “Together, we are poised to advance the adoption of solar and storage technologies while driving down costs for our clients.”
This partnership builds on Catalyze’s momentum in the C&I sector, having recently announced the operation of a solar and storage project installed at 66 Galen, a purpose-built life science building in
About Catalyze
Catalyze is a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets. By combining its proprietary technology, financial strength, and expertise in rooftop solar, community solar, and batteries, it delivers standardized, yet configurable systems that meet their partners’ unique needs. These offerings enable commercial and industrial property owners, operating companies, and their customers to extract greater value from their assets, take increased responsibility and ownership of their energy profile, and ultimately become part of the clean energy transition. Catalyze owns two proprietary technologies – REenergyze, an origination-to-operations software integration platform that helps accelerate and scale the nationwide adoption of commercial and industrial solar and storage, and SolarStrap, a proprietary mounting technology to install rooftop panels. To learn more, visit www.catalyze.com.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of
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