NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Generate Capital (“Generate”), a leading investor, owner and operator of critical infrastructure today announced the 100% sale of Generate Upcycle “Upcycle“, its global anaerobic digestion platform, through two separate transactions in North America and the UK.

Pinta Energy, a UK-based renewable energy platform and part of the ABIO Group of companies, a leading pan-European biogas platform backed by Asterion Industrial Partners, has acquired Upcycle’s seven UK facilities.

Vanguard Renewables, a leading U.S. environmental services platform and producer of biomethane from organic waste, has signed an agreement to acquire Upcycle’s five North American facilities in Ontario, Canada and upstate New York. The transaction is expected to close on October 1, 2026.

The transactions position the businesses with strategic operators to support their next phase of growth.

“We have spent the past decade building Upcycle into a scaled organic waste platform with strong businesses across three countries,” said David Crane, CEO of Generate Capital. “Pinta Energy and Vanguard Renewables bring the experience and capabilities to support these businesses as they continue to grow. For Generate, the transactions allow us to recycle capital toward our strategy of delivering reliable power to large energy users in an increasingly constrained grid.”

Upcycle is a renewable natural gas and electricity production platform that provides integrated organic waste solutions to public and private-sector partners across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In 2025, Upcycle processed more than 871,000 tons of food and agricultural waste, and generated more than 365,000 MWh of renewable energy, including 1.1 billion cubic feet of renewable nature gas. As a result, the company avoided 609,739 MTCO2e tons of harmful emissions from escaping into the atmosphere, the equivalent of taking approximately 132,552 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Generate has invested in anaerobic digestion since 2016, building Upcycle into one of the largest pure-play organic waste platforms, with 12 facilities across three countries. Through sustained investment in the platform, its management team and operations, Generate helped build businesses with strong operating track records that are well positioned for continued growth in their respective markets.

About Generate Capital

Generate Capital is an investor and operator providing reliable and affordable energy solutions to customers for over a decade. Founded in 2014, Generate focuses on accelerating the energy transition by helping large energy users access power and connection faster in a grid constrained world. The firm supports data centers and other power-intensive facilities with multi-technology scalable energy infrastructure solutions, combining deep investment expertise with hands-on operating capabilities. Since inception, Generate has raised more than $16 bn in capital and built a proven track record across critical infrastructure assets. 

For more information, visit www.generatecapital.com.

About Vanguard Renewables

Vanguard Renewables is a leading U.S. environmental services company and producer of biomethane from organic waste. Headquartered in Weston, Massachusetts, the company builds, owns, and operates on-farm anaerobic digesters that convert food, beverage, and agricultural waste into pipeline-ready renewable natural gas. Vanguard Renewables is rapidly scaling its footprint, operating sites across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast while developing additional facilities nationwide. By diverting organic waste streams from landfills, the company is reducing greenhouse gas emissions at scale while supporting critical domestic energy infrastructure and regenerative agriculture for America’s farms. Vanguard Renewables is a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock.

Learn more at www.vanguardrenewables.com

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New financing from Mediobanca and facilitated by CFP Energy will support new waste disposal sites across the country and continued investment in technology to accelerate site development

HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vaulted Deep, a waste management company building subsurface infrastructure for organic waste, today announced a $35 million debt facility from Mediobanca to expand its national buildout. The financing, arranged by CFP Energy, a leading provider of market-based energy transition solutions, is the largest publicly disclosed U.S. commercial debt deal in durable carbon removal to be secured by long-term purchase contracts. It demonstrates how such contracts can help companies borrow from mainstream lenders to build physical infrastructure.

The facility was supported by Vaulted’s waste service agreements and contracted carbon removal revenue, including its set of offtakes with Frontier buyers. Frontier is an advance market commitment backed by companies including Stripe, Shopify, and Google. Vaulted delivered more than 20,000 tons of carbon removal to Frontier buyers in the first half of 2026, surpassing the total amount delivered in 2025. Since 2023, the company has also increased weekly waste volume sixfold, reflecting its ability to scale operations alongside demand.

“Waste operators across the country need new options as traditional disposal options become limited. This financing lets us take on more projects and invest in the tools that help us evaluate and develop new sites faster,” said Julia Reichelstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Vaulted Deep. “This is a meaningful milestone for Vaulted as we move into the next phase of building infrastructure at a much larger scale.”

The new capital will help Vaulted advance more projects through its AI-Accelerated Site Development Platform, which combines proprietary technology and operating experience across site discovery, permitting, and injection operations. Geology, regulatory, and waste-supply data narrow the search for candidate sites while standardized templates and regulatory guides speed up the path to permitting. Once a site is running, monitoring and control algorithms maximize safe disposal capacity. Together, these tools make new sites faster to open and easier to replicate.

“Frontier’s theory of change is that robust demand for carbon removal, in the form of large, multi-year offtake agreements, gives companies the ability to raise the capital required to build and expand their businesses,” said Frontier spokesperson Hannah Bebbington Valori. “Vaulted raising institutional debt to expand their site development capabilities is a great example of this theory in practice.”

Tyler Manchester, Head of Voluntary Carbon, CFP Energy said: “By facilitating these types of transactions, we connect institutional capital with innovative climate technologies, helping accelerate the deployment of high-integrity carbon removal solutions. It reflects growing investor confidence in these solutions, driven by rising demand from corporate buyers seeking permanent pathways to support net-zero commitments and long-term climate strategies.”

The facility adds a new source of growth capital alongside the $48 million in equity Vaulted has raised to date and its $8 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal award. The capital positions Vaulted to advance multiple infrastructure projects as it builds beyond its existing operations.

Artio, a leading carbon insurance firm, supported the transaction by helping to de-risk the investment, as part of its wider work to unlock capital for high-quality carbon projects.

About Vaulted Deep

Vaulted Deep builds and operates subsurface infrastructure for organic waste, creating a scalable alternative to land application, landfilling, and incineration. Using proven deep well injection technology, the company stores waste deep underground in stable geologic formations. It works with municipalities, industrial operators, and agricultural producers to expand disposal capacity for hard-to-manage waste streams. By placing the waste deep underground, Vaulted reduces potential impacts on local land, air, and water that can come with surface disposal, while permanently removing carbon. Its infrastructure is permitted, operating, and designed to scale. Learn more at vaulteddeep.com.

Media Contact: Brooke Kinney | Vaulted@launchsquad.com 

About CFP Energy

CFP Energy is a leading specialist in carbon and environmental markets, helping large organisations navigate complex regulatory environments and volatile market conditions. With 20 years of experience and 9 offices across Europe, CFP Energy has built deep expertise across all major compliance carbon markets, including the EU and UK ETS.

Alongside access to environmental markets, CFP Energy offers a broader suite of services across gas and power, as well as voluntary carbon, biofuels and financial products. Through tailored market access services and financial solutions, the company acts as a strategic partner, helping businesses unlock liquidity, support investment and drive commercial growth throughout the energy transition.

Media Contact: Weronika Slomka/Sophie Colton | CFPEnergy@h-advisors.global 

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EASLEY, S.C., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — How long does it take to set up a modular or manufactured home? According to a HelloNation article, the answer depends on several key factors that determine how efficiently a new homeowner can move from planning to completion. The feature highlights insights from Home Building Expert Wes Skipper of Easley, South Carolina, who outlines the whole modular home setup process and what residents should expect when choosing this efficient building method.

The HelloNation article explains that constructing a manufactured home in Easley is generally faster than building a traditional house. Still, it requires careful scheduling and teamwork to stay on track. The average home installation timeline typically ranges from eight to twelve weeks, although weather conditions, utility connections, and local inspections may cause minor adjustments. Skipper emphasizes that proper site preparation and strong coordination between the builder and city officials are the cornerstones of a smooth experience.

The modular home setup begins once a buyer selects a floor plan and design. From there, modular buildings are assembled in a factory setting that maintains strict quality control standards. This process ensures consistency and reduces environmental impact compared to open-air construction. During factory production, the home builder prepares the Easley property for installation by grading the land, arranging permits, and ensuring the foundation is stable and level for delivery.

Because the modular construction process happens indoors, it eliminates many delays caused by unpredictable weather conditions. Meanwhile, on-site work continues independently, which allows the home installation timeline to progress efficiently. This simultaneous progress between the factory and site work is what makes modular building methods faster without sacrificing craftsmanship.

When the modular buildings or manufactured home sections arrive on-site, a crane and skilled crew position them precisely on the foundation. At this stage, permanent modular construction (PMC) techniques are used to anchor and secure the home. These methods comply with all applicable building codes and ensure long-term structural integrity. Manufactured homes in Easley are often installed on piers or slabs, whereas modular homes form a solid, unified structure once they are assembled.

Wes Skipper points out that no matter how advanced the modular construction process becomes, site preparation still determines the project’s overall success. A clear, graded lot helps prevent drainage issues, while timely permitting ensures that there are no holdups once the home sections are ready for delivery. Skipper recommends that homeowners plan to minimize potential slowdowns caused by weather conditions or delayed inspections.

Another critical factor in determining the home installation timeline is the sequence of required utility connections. Electricians, plumbers, and HVAC specialists must coordinate their work carefully to ensure that every system functions safely and efficiently. Once utilities are connected, a comprehensive home inspection verifies that the new modular home meets Easley’s local building code standards. Only after passing this inspection can final touches—such as driveways, porches, and landscaping—be completed.

The HelloNation article explains that weather conditions can affect more than just the construction phase. Rain can delay foundation work or make site construction unsafe, which in turn shifts delivery and assembly dates. Skipper advises Easley homeowners to build flexibility into their schedule, as minor delays are common in both modular and manufactured home projects. Still, because the modular construction process occurs mainly in a controlled factory setting, those delays typically have less impact on overall completion time.

The modular home setup process benefits from efficient coordination between multiple teams. The home builder manages permits, inspections, and scheduling to align factory output with local readiness. At the same time, permanent modular construction PMC standards ensure every home section fits securely, providing long-term durability. This careful balance between off-site precision and on-site assembly makes modular and manufactured homes an appealing option for Easley families looking for both speed and quality.

Wes Skipper also highlights the importance of ongoing quality control throughout the modular construction phase. Since each home section is built in a factory setting, inspections occur at every step before the modules reach the property. This consistent oversight helps ensure that by the time a manufactured home ordered by Easley residents is delivered, it already meets or exceeds federal and local requirements.

For Easley homeowners, understanding the entire process—from site preparation to home inspection—helps set realistic expectations and leads to a more satisfying result. With careful attention to detail, professional planning, and consistent communication, families can typically move into their completed homes within two to three months. The process is faster, not because corners are cut, but because work in the factory and on the site can coincide.

Ultimately, as the HelloNation article notes, the modular home setup experience delivers both efficiency and reliability. Whether dealing with modular buildings or a manufactured home Easley families can trust, the structure is built with precision, checked for compliance, and designed to provide years of comfort. It is a modern solution to the challenges of traditional construction, offering speed, stability, and value under the guidance of experienced professionals like Wes Skipper.

What to Expect When Setting Up a Manufactured Home in Easley, SC features insights from Wes Skipper, a Home Building Expert in Easley, South Carolina, on HelloNation.

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