In this episode, hosts Bill Derasmo and John Leonti, chair of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Energy practice, sit down with Todd Crescenzo, managing partner at Clear Creek Investments, and Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems. ION, a Clear Creek portfolio company, is pioneering solid-state battery technology using a breakthrough ceramic bilayer electrolyte.
John Leonti
John is recognized as one of the most innovative and well-respected electric power project finance attorneys in the U.S. and is at the forefront of advising clients on complex and groundbreaking financial transactions in the energy sector, having structured several novel deal structures and milestone “firsts” in the industry. He works in a wide range of assets, including solar, storage, gas, wind, and emerging technologies, ensuring that clients can navigate and succeed in the evolving renewable energy landscape. John counsels independent power producers, major utilities and their competitive subsidiaries, financial institutions, and power marketers.
Taking Charge: Inside the U.S. Battery Boom
In response to the transformational Inflation Reduction Act, Troutman Pepper has launched Taking Charge: Inside the U.S. Battery Boom, an in-depth report examining the accelerated growth in the U.S. battery storage sector.
We look at how the legislation is creating both opportunity and complexity, as businesses develop and adapt their…