Foley Hoag LLP represented Next Step Living, Inc., a leader in residential energy efficiency and renewable energy, in its recent $18.2 million Series C financing. New investor VantagePoint Capital Partners led the round. Existing investors also participated in the round, which remains open.

Next Step Living helps people make their homes and communities more energy efficient and clean. Through data-driven energy audits, complimentary upgrades such as new light bulbs, insulation offerings, installation of solar technology and advanced heating and cooling systems, the company can reduce utility bills by 20-40 percent or more, as well as make individual homes more comfortable and livable. The financing allows Next Step Living to expand its geographic base to serve homeowners in Connecticut, Maryland and other states on the Atlantic Coast. To date, operations have primarily been conducted in Massachusetts.

Foley Hoag Counsel Mark Barnett and Associate Michael Nelson advised Next Step Living on the transaction.

Foley Hoag’s Energy & Cleantech Practice Group meets the needs of companies, investors and lenders in every stage of development. With our deep understanding of energy and cleantech trends, financing models, investment and deployment partners, and relevant laws and regulations, Foley Hoag has helped our clients succeed across an array of transactions, including corporate and venture financings and M&A, project structuring and finance, public securities offerings, energy regulatory and environmental compliance matters, tax issues and real estate.

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