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Vero Networks is an optic network company that provides bandwidth infrastructure and related services to schools, libraries, and other organizations by laying and operating fiber networks that connect district locations. The company offers wide area networks, internet access circuits, dark fiber, lit fiber, and private fiber networks, enabling customers to transport data, voice, and video while scaling and securing their connectivity. It leverages its fiber assets across multiple industries and customer segments and operates under a portfolio of brands to serve diverse regional and sector needs. Through its fiber networks and interconnection capabilities, Vero Networks helps customers manage, operate, and expand telecommunications and data center-related operations, delivering scalable bandwidth infrastructure and interconnect services.

LICT Corp. is a provider of broadband and voice services. On the voice side, the Company has traditionally operated as both a Rural Local Exchange Carrier (“RLEC”, an incumbent local telephone company serving a rural area) and a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (“CLEC”, a local telecommunications provider which competes with the incumbent telephone company). It provides high speed broadband services, including internet access, through copper-based digital subscriber lines (“DSL”), fiber optic facilities, fixed wireless, and cable modems. It also provides video services through both traditional cable television services (“CATV”) and internet protocol television services (“IPTV”); Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”); wireless voice communications; and several other related services. As used herein, LICT or the Company includes its subsidiaries.

Clearway Energy Group operates as a renewable energy developer, focusing on utility-scale wind and solar assets, community solar projects, and energy storage systems. With its affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., it manages over 8 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the U.S., offsetting approximately 10.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions annually.

Whiskey House of Kentucky, based in Elizabethtown, specializes in custom whiskey production. It offers services like matching existing recipes, creating custom mash bills, and developing new flavor profiles. With a 176-acre facility, it caters to large-scale production needs, providing high customization and competitive pricing through long-term contracts and exceptional customer service.

Tillman Infrastructure LLC is a New York-based company that develops, owns, and operates telecommunication tower infrastructure. Established in 2016, it focuses on providing connectivity solutions to communities across the United States. The company specializes in various services, including built-to-suit tower development, colocation, ground lease buyouts, and real estate management. Tillman Infrastructure also engages in tower acquisitions, offering both financial and operational expertise to facilitate the rapid construction and management of sites nationwide. By serving as a comprehensive solution for telecom companies' infrastructure needs, it simultaneously provides landlords with enhanced financial flexibility.

ATN International, through its subsidiaries, offers a range of wireless and wireline telecommunications services across North America and the Caribbean. The company provides wireless voice and data services to retail customers in Guyana and Bermuda, along with wholesale wireless voice and data roaming services to various carriers in rural markets, primarily in the southwestern and lower midwestern United States. Additionally, ATN International delivers domestic wireline local and long-distance telephone services in Guyana and integrated voice and data communications to residential and business clients in New England, mainly in Vermont. The company also offers wholesale transport services in New York and Internet access in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Furthermore, ATN International facilitates international voice and data communications into and out of Guyana via fiber optic cables. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered in Salem, Massachusetts.

Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company specializing in the development, design, engineering, finance, and operation of efficient, innovative, and scalable low-carbon solutions for energy and commodity markets. With a pipeline of over 3.2GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects, the company aims to have these operational by 2023.

Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company specializing in the development, design, engineering, finance, and operation of efficient, innovative, and scalable low-carbon solutions for energy and commodity markets. With a pipeline of over 3.2GWDC of late-stage solar and storage projects, the company aims to have these operational by 2023.

Plus Power is a company focused on the development, ownership, and operation of independent battery energy storage systems. Its technology is designed to enhance the flexibility of the electrical grid by providing capacity, energy, and ancillary services. By enabling the swift integration of renewable energy sources, Plus Power helps manage fluctuations in power generation by storing excess energy and reinjecting it into the grid when demand arises. This approach allows for a more efficient and reliable energy system, facilitating the transition toward a renewable energy landscape.

Everstream Solutions, LLC is a network service provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in fiber-based Ethernet, Internet, and data center solutions for mid and large-sized enterprises throughout Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2012, the company operates an extensive network of over 2,500 miles of fiber across 24 counties, offering high-speed connectivity at 10 Gigabit speed. In addition to dedicated Internet access and Ethernet services, Everstream provides cloud backup and recovery, dark fiber, and engineering and construction services. The company's 24/7 network operations center, staffed by certified technical personnel, underscores its commitment to delivering reliable and efficient network solutions while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

Everstream Solutions, LLC is a network service provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in fiber-based Ethernet, Internet, and data center solutions for mid and large-sized enterprises throughout Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2012, the company operates an extensive network of over 2,500 miles of fiber across 24 counties, offering high-speed connectivity at 10 Gigabit speed. In addition to dedicated Internet access and Ethernet services, Everstream provides cloud backup and recovery, dark fiber, and engineering and construction services. The company's 24/7 network operations center, staffed by certified technical personnel, underscores its commitment to delivering reliable and efficient network solutions while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.

EsVolta develops, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects. Its portfolio totals over 500 MWh, with plans to develop an additional 2,000 MWh of new project opportunities.

GridLiance Western Holdings LLC (BBB/Stable) is the parent holding company of GridLiance West LLC (A¡/Stable) and an intermediate holding subsidiary of GridLiance Holdco., LP (not rated), a limited partnership owned by Blackstone Power & Natural Resources Holdco L.P.

GridLiance is an independent electric transmission company established in 2014 by industry veterans. The company focuses on partnering with municipalities, public power agencies, and electric cooperatives to enhance system reliability and reduce costs. GridLiance's unique operating model allows its partners to invest in regulated transmission projects or to depend on GridLiance for the planning and construction of transmission infrastructure. Currently, GridLiance operates over 575 miles of transmission lines and associated substation facilities in Nevada and Oklahoma, while maintaining long-term partnerships with public power entities in Missouri, Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, and Kansas. The company is actively negotiating arrangements with utilities in additional states.

sPower is an independent power producer based in Salt Lake City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Long Beach, and New York City. The company specializes in owning and operating renewable energy generation systems, including wind, solar, and storage facilities, across the United States and the UK. With an extensive portfolio that includes over 150 utility and distributed generation systems and a combined capacity of 6.7GW across operating, construction, and development stages, sPower is actively engaged in acquiring utility-scale renewable assets at various stages of development. The company also provides construction and operational management services, contributing to local economies through payments to landowners and revenues for local governments, while focusing on reducing carbon emissions and delivering affordable, reliable energy to consumers.

FiberLight is a provider of fiber-optic networking services that aims to facilitate organizations' transition to a digital economy. The company specializes in the design, construction, and deployment of scalable and secure fiber-optic networks, tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, including healthcare, education, government, professional services, and technology. FiberLight's network services utilize advanced Carrier Ethernet technology and a robust optical ring topology, allowing for significant economies of scale. This enables clients to consolidate multiple services onto a single, high-speed, and secure platform. Additionally, FiberLight offers in-house network monitoring and on-demand customer support to ensure seamless service delivery and satisfaction.

First Wind Holdings is an independent wind energy company dedicated to the development, ownership, and operation of utility-scale wind farms across North America. The company specializes in creating sustainable energy solutions, primarily focusing on projects in the northeastern and western regions of the United States, as well as Hawaii. Currently, First Wind operates seven wind farms that collectively produce 504 megawatts of energy. In addition to its operational projects, First Wind is actively developing new wind energy initiatives through various subsidiary companies, emphasizing its commitment to expanding the renewable energy landscape.

Zayo specializes in providing bandwidth infrastructure services across diverse markets. It offers lit services and dark fiber products, supporting wireline and wireless customers, data centers, and government agencies with a robust network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo provides carrier-neutral colocation facilities to enhance connectivity options.

Zayo specializes in providing bandwidth infrastructure services across diverse markets. It offers lit services and dark fiber products, supporting wireline and wireless customers, data centers, and government agencies with a robust network infrastructure. Additionally, Zayo provides carrier-neutral colocation facilities to enhance connectivity options.