Decarb Weekly 10/15/2026

Decarb Weekly™, by Industria Partners, is a collection of articles focusing on trends and transactions in industrial decarbonization and climate tech. 

Chart of the Week: 

Private capital climate specialist fund AUM could eclipse $700 billion by 2030. – Pitchbook

Recent Market News:

• Liberty Mutual Investments and Elda River Capital Management formed a strategic partnership targeting up to $500 million in senior credit for middle-market companies in energy and infrastructure, power and renewables, and energy efficiency. – Elda River
• The Environmental Defense Fund reports that fossil power fell to 5% of new operating capacity in 2024, but planned fossil capacity has hit its highest level since 2016. – EDF
• Candide Group closed its Afterglow Climate Justice Fund, a private debt vehicle, at $71.5 million to provide pre-construction through permanent financing for clean-energy infrastructure. – EIN PressWire

Transactions:

• 10/14/2026: ATS Energy, a developer of solid-state power generation technology that converts industrial waste heat electricity, closed a new financing round. – ATS Energy
• 10/14/2026: Hy24 acquired Hynamics, a developer and operator of low-carbon hydrogen production and supply infrastructure supporting the decarbonization of heavy industry. – Hy24

In-Depth Read:
US SEC will not charge top funds over climate concerns but warns of disclosure obligations – Reuters

Podcast:
Where Transition Risk Meets Corporate Opportunity – Switched On

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