Bisnow: 2026 National Energy & Sustainability Conference
June 3, 2026 at 9:45am – 10:30am
Partner and co-chair of Herrick's Corporate Department, Morris F. DeFeo, Jr., moderated a panel at Bisnow's National Energy & Sustainability Conference titled "Investment, Fundraising & Capital Deployment Activity that Drives Sustainable ROI."
Discussion topics included:
- Utilizing incentives, tax credits and creative capital stacks to structure deals that pencil with green bonds, C-PACE and utility incentives.
- Making the ROI case to equity and lenders, how owners are underwriting energy upgrades, quantifying risk reduction and translating sustainability into real financial performance.
Speakers:
- Lauren Moss, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vornado Realty Trust
- Karen Mahrous, SVP, Head of ESG, Clarion Partners
- Daren Moss, Managing Director, Head of ESG, Ares Management
- Drew Ades, SVP Head of Lending & Investments, CPC Climate Capital
- Jeremy Porter, Chief Economist, First Street
- Morris F. DeFeo, Jr., Partner, Herrick