Genie Energy Ltd.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed May 1, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed May 1, 2026
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-14.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-05-01.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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66 unchanged; 21 reworded; 21 added; 16 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (21)
Current report
In Maryland, recent legislation eliminated POR and utility consolidated billing for residential customers. As a result, we have returned the impacted customers to the utility and are no longer serving residential customers in that market. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, gross revenue from Maryland was $12.8 million and $12.7 million, respectively.
Current report
On July 4, 2025, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBB") was signed into law, which dramatically curtails the clean energy sector by accelerating the elimination of tax credits that were central to the Inflation Reduction Act. For wind and solar projects, tax credits were accelerated. Projects must either be completed by the end of 2027 or begin construction within 12 months of the bill's passage to qualify, compared to other clean energy technologies like battery storage and carbon capture which retain credits into the next decade. The residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) terminates on December 31, 2025, while EV charger credits must be placed in service by June 30, 2026, and clean commercial vehicle credits require acquisition by September 30, 2025. One notable exception is the clean fuel production credit (Section 45Z), which was extended through 2029, though with reduced values for sustainable aviation fuel and requirements that feedstocks come exclusively from the US, Canada, or Mexico. The law also introduces complex "Foreign Entity of Concern" restrictions that prohibit tax credits for projects with ownership, control, or material assistance from entities connected to China, North Korea, Russia, or Iran, creating significant compliance burdens for developers and potentially disrupting supply chains that have relied on foreign components and materials.
Current report
Operation and maintenance of renewable energy projects involve significant risks that could result in unplanned outages, reduced output, interconnection or termination issues, or other adverse consequences.
Current report
There are risks associated with the operation of our projects. These risks include, but are not limited to:
Current report
These and other factors could have adverse consequences on our solar energy projects. For example, these factors could require us to shut down or reduce the output of such projects, degrade equipment, reduce the useful life of the project, or materially increase operations and maintenance (“O&M”) and other costs. Unanticipated capital expenditures associated with maintaining or repairing our projects would reduce profitability. Congestion, emergencies, maintenance, outages, overloads, requests by other parties for transmission service, including on our facilities, actions or omissions by other projects with which we share facilities, and certain other events, including events beyond our control, could give rise to a partial or complete curtailment of generation or transmission of energy from our projects and could lead to one or more of our customers terminating their offtake contracts with us. Any termination of a project’s interconnection or transmission arrangements or non-compliance by an interconnection provider, an owner or operator of shared facilities, or another third party with its obligations under an interconnection, shared facilities, or transmission arrangement may delay or prevent our projects from delivering energy to our offtakers. If an interconnection, shared facilities or transmission arrangement for a project is terminated, we may not be able to replace it on terms as favorable as those of the existing arrangement, or at all, or we may experience significant delays or costs in connection with such replacement. In addition, due to supply chain disruptions, replacement and spare parts for solar panels, wind turbines and other key pieces of equipment may be difficult or costly to acquire or may be unavailable.
Current report
Any of the risks described above could significantly decrease or eliminate the total revenues and income of a project, significantly increase a project’s operating costs, cause us to default under our financing agreements, or give rise to damages or penalties owed by us to an offtaker, another contractual counterparty, a governmental authority or another third party, or cause defaults under related contracts or permits. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business financial condition and results of operations.
Current report
Energy production and total revenues and income from our solar energy projects depend heavily on suitable meteorological and environmental conditions and our ability to accurately predict meteorological conditions.
Current report
The energy produced, and total revenues, income and cash flows generated by a solar energy depend on suitable climatic conditions, particularly solar and wind conditions, both of which are beyond our control. Our solar energy projects require strong, consistent exposure to sunlight to achieve the predicted power generation and weather, geological or other conditions at our project sites, as well as climatological phenomena not experienced directly at our sites, may prevent adequate amounts of sunlight from reaching some or all of our solar energy projects.
Current report
Furthermore, components of our solar energy systems, such as panels and inverters could be damaged by severe weather or natural catastrophes, the exposure of our projects to which varies greatly due to the number of diverse regions in which our projects are located, examples of which include snowstorms, ice storms, hailstorms, lightning strikes, tornadoes and derechos, fires, earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, sandstorms, drought, dust-storms, floods, hurricanes or other inclement weather. In these circumstances, the provision of O&M or other services may be adversely affected. In particular, materials may not be delivered as scheduled and labor may not be available, and we may be obligated to bear the expense of repairing the damaged solar energy that we own. Such extreme weather conditions or natural catastrophes may also severely affect our operations by greatly reducing energy output from our systems, and in cases of severe damage, to zero, causing a reduction in total revenues and income in addition to increased costs due to damages. Replacement and spare parts for key components may be costly, or otherwise difficult or unavailable to obtain. Moreover, natural disasters may adversely affect the economy, infrastructure and communities in the regions where we conduct our business and regions and countries where we source our materials.
Current report
CityCom product offerings are dependent on outside factors that determine viability
Current report
Certain CityCom products are subject to evolving government regulations that could impact their viability. The imposition of new requirements or the enforcement of rules could restrict our ability to sell our products or require costly modifications to the sales process. Compliance with these regulations could require significant investment in staffing and systems.
Current report
Roded is dependent on proprietary technology and faces manufacturing process risk
Current report
Our business depends on a proprietary process for converting recycled plastic waste into pallets, which subjects us to significant operational and competitive risks. As a startup with limited operating history, we have not demonstrated that our manufacturing process can be consistently scaled to commercial production volumes while maintaining product quality, cost efficiency, and profitability. Our process may encounter unforeseen technical challenges, equipment failures, or quality control issues that prevent us from achieving target output levels or meeting customer specifications for strength, durability, and performance standards required in logistics applications.
Current report
Management identified deficiencies in our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 which aggregated to material weaknesses, specifically related to information technology general controls ("ITGC") within applications, which the Company uses to process a wide variety of functions and evaluation; and accounting for our captive transactions, which resulted in adjustments to our previously issued financial statements. Remediation of these weaknesses had not yet been completed, and therefore these deficiencies continued to exist as of December 31, 2025 (see Item 9A — Control and Procedures in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
Current report
We may face litigation and other risks as a result of the Restatement described in this“Comprehensive”* Form 10-K and the Amended Reports and material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting.*
Current report
In addition to the Restatement described elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K," we have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025. As a result of the Restatement and such material weaknesses, we could face regulatory action by the SEC or other regulatory authorities, potential litigation, or other disputes, including claims invoking federal and state securities laws, contractual claims or other claims arising from the Restatement and the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements. Any such litigation or dispute, whether successful or not, could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Current report
The Company has incurred significant costs in connection with the Restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements and will continue to incur significant costs to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control.
Current report
The Company has incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenses, including audit, legal, consulting and other professional fees, related to the Restatement of its previously issued consolidated financial statements and the ongoing remediation of material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. The Company has taken a number of actions, including adding significant internal resources and implementing a number of additional procedures and controls, in order to strengthen its accounting function and reduce the risk of future material misstatements in its financial statements. To the extent that these actions are not successful, the Company may be forced to incur additional time and expense, which could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations.
Current report
The Company's failure to timely file its annual report with the SEC could materially and adversely affect its prospective results of operations and may limit it from accessing the public or capital markets to raise debt or equity capital, which may limit the Company's ability to access debt capital financing, which in turn may limit its ability to pursue one of its potential strategies.
Current report
Any failure by the Company to make timely filings with the SEC or other failure to remain compliant with reporting requirements of the SEC may inhibit its ability to access the public or capital markets to raise debt or equity capital. The inability to access capital may limit the Company’s options to finance its business and may substantially limit its ability to finance potential acquisitions or other strategies. As needs arise, the Company may seek additional borrowings or alternative sources of financing; however, difficulties in borrowing capital or raising financing could have a material adverse effect on its operations, planned capital expenditures and ability to fund further growth.
Removed paragraphs (16)
Previous report
In Maryland, recent legislation has called for the elimination of POR and variable rate offerings on new contracts that commence after the effective date of the legislation. Various groups have been working to demonstrate that the legislation, as is, in unlikely to accomplish its stated goals and objectives, and will just drive supplier and competitive rates out of the marketplace. As a result, it is possible that the legislative bodies will amend the bills. We are working to ensure that its products and services are fully compatible with these Orders. Nevertheless, compliance could impact customer acquisition, revenue and profitability. As of December 31, 2024, Maryland represented 3.2% of GRE’s total meters served and 2.5% of the total residential customer equivalents (“RCEs”) of GRE’s customer base. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, gross revenue from Maryland was $12.7 million and $9.7 million, respectively.
Previous report
On February 25, 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued a notice calling for an industry-wide working group meeting to discuss possible changes to the business practices within the industry. The changes to be discussed will include the removal of certain key acquisition channels, and the imposition of various customer consents, which could impact contract renewals. Any possible changes are preliminary at this point, and subject to review and discussion by the industry participants, approval by the DPU Commissioners, and the rule and regulation-making processes. As of December 31, 2024, Massachusetts represented 9.5% of GRE’s total meters served and 7.8% of the total residential customer equivalents (“RCEs”) of GRE’s customer base. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, gross revenue from Massachusetts was $47.3 million and $60.4 million, respectively.
Previous report
Competition in solar markets globally and across the solar value chain is intense, and could remain that way for an extended period of time.
Previous report
We face significant competition in securing new development projects at attractive lease rates. Additionally, for community solar projects, we will face competition in attracting retail customers to our projects. As the demand for solar energy grows, more companies and investors enter the market, increasing competition for projects and potentially profits.
Previous report
Implementation of global trade tariffs could impact the availability and pricing of key project components.
Previous report
In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs aimed at reshaping United States trade policy, including a 10% tariff on imports from China. The implementation of tariffs and the potential for retaliatory tariffs from other countries could impact on the availability and pricing of key components required to build our solar projects. It is unknown at this time what tariffs will remain in place.
Previous report
An increase in interest rates or tightening of the supply of capital in the global financial markets could increase the cost of borrowing and negatively impact our projects.
Previous report
Genie Solar intends to utilize long-term debt financing for its operating portfolio. As a result, an increase in interest rates, or a reduction in the supply of project debt financing could reduce the number of solar projects that we are able to construct and operate.
Previous report
In developing projects, we face risks related to project siting, utility interconnection, third party financing, construction, permitting, governmental approvals and the negotiation of project development agreements.
Previous report
We own, develop, construct, manage and operate electric-generation facilities. We must periodically apply for licenses and permits from various local, state, and federal regulatory authorities and abide by their respective conditions. A lack of successes in obtaining necessary licenses or permits on acceptable terms or resolving challenges to such licenses or permits could impact our ability to develop projects. Additionally, any delay in obtaining or renewing necessary licenses or permits or if regulatory authorities initiate any associated investigations against us, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may adversely impact project economics. Additionally, risks associated with construction, such as cost overruns and delays, and other contingencies that may arise in the course of completing installations may adversely impact project economics.
Previous report
While we intend to seek acquisitions of solar generation assets and portfolios in various stages of development to add to our portfolio, we may not be successful in identifying or marking any acquisitions in the future.
Previous report
Our business strategy includes growth through the acquisitions of solar generation assets and portfolios in various stages of development. There is a risk that we may not be able to identify attractive acquisition opportunities or successfully acquire those opportunities that are identified. There is always the possibility that even if there is success in closing acquisitions, we may not derive the benefits, such as administrative or operational synergies or earnings obtained, that were expected. The market acquisition opportunities are highly competitive and may become even more so, which would increase our cost of making future acquisitions.
Previous report
As part of the acquisition evaluation and close process, we conduct deep due diligence to identify potential contingencies, negotiate transaction terms, complete transactions, and manage post-closing matters such as the integration of the acquired assets into our existing business operations. In some cases, our due diligence reviews are dependent on the completeness and accuracy of disclosures made by third parties. If the information shared by the third parties is incomplete or inaccurate, we may incur unanticipated costs or expenses following a completed acquisition.
Previous report
Our business, results of operation and financial conditions could be adversely affected by the resurgence of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and any restrictions put in place in connection therewith.
Previous report
If the COVID-19 pandemic re-emerges and impacts the territories we serve, our business, operations and financial condition could be impacted in more significant ways. The continued spread of COVID-19 and efforts to contain the virus could have the following impacts:
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Previous wording
From time to time, various states may propose or modify legislation regulations which could adversely affect our marketing practices and ability to acquire and serve customers. The Company and the REP industry as a whole is working with government representatives, legislators, and advocacy interest groups to lobby for legislation and regulation that most effectively protects customer interests while preserving the competitive structure of deregulated markets. We also seek to expand and diversify into new markets with regulatory structures that are more favorable to the competitive retail supply of energy.
Current wording
From time to time, various states may propose or modify legislation or regulations which could adversely affect our marketing practices and ability to acquire and serve customers. The Company and the REP industry as a whole is working with government representatives, legislators, and advocacy interest groups to lobby for legislation and regulation that most effectively protects customer interests while preserving the competitive structure of deregulated markets. We also seek to expand and diversify into new markets with regulatory structures that are more favorable to the competitive retail supply of energy.
Previous wording
For example, in response to legislation, the New York Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a number of orders implementing various directives, including, imposing (i) registration requirements for all energy supply sales agents, consultants and brokers, and (ii) compensation disclosure requirements. Additionally, PSC Staff has proposed that new consent requirements for changes in product offerings and pricing be added to the Uniform Business Practices. We are working to ensure that its products and services are fully compatible with these Orders. Nevertheless, compliance could impact customer acquisition, revenue and profitability. As of December 31, 2024, New York represented 12.5% of GRE’s total meters served and 11.3% of the total residential customer equivalents (“RCEs”) of GRE’s customer base. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, gross revenue from New York was $59.3 million and $63.5 million, respectively.
Current wording
For example, in response to legislation, the New York Public Service Commission (“PSC”) issued a number of orders implementing various directives, including, imposing (i) registration requirements for all energy supply sales agents, consultants and brokers, and (ii) compensation disclosure requirements. Additionally, PSC Staff has proposed that new consent requirements for changes in product offerings and pricing be added to the Uniform Business Practices. We are working to ensure that our products and services are fully compatible with all of the PSC's Orders. Nevertheless, compliance could impact customer acquisition, revenue and profitability. As of December 31, 2025, New York represented 12.5% of GRE’s total meters served and 11.3% of the total residential customer equivalents (“RCEs”) of GRE’s customer base. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, gross revenue from New York was $56.3 million and $59.3 million, respectively.
Previous wording
Severe weather, natural disasters, and other related phenomena could become more prevalent and unpredictable as a result of climate change or other factors, which could negatively affect our business and financial condition to the extent such events occur in or impact markets GRE operates. Customer energy needs vary with weather conditions, primarily due to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. To the extent weather conditions are affected by climate change, customer energy use could increase or decrease depending on the duration and magnitude of the changes. More frequent extreme weather conditions and seasonal fluctuations also impact the variability of load and generation. Weather conditions also impact transmission and distribution system operations. For example, exceptionally warm weather conditions for a long duration, which generally would result in increased customer energy usage, would also result in increased operational risks for transmission and distribution infrastructure, such as the risk of equipment malfunction due to continuous operation.
Current wording
Severe weather, natural disasters, and other related phenomena could become more prevalent and unpredictable as a result of climate change or other factors, which could negatively affect our business and financial condition to the extent such events occur in or impact markets GRE operates. Customer energy needs vary with weather conditions, primarily due to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. To the extent that weather conditions are affected by climate change, customer energy use could increase or decrease depending on the duration and magnitude of the changes. More frequent extreme weather conditions and seasonal fluctuations also impact the variability of load and generation. Weather conditions also impact transmission and distribution system operations. For example, exceptionally warm weather conditions for a long duration, which generally would result in increased customer energy usage, would also result in increased operational risks for transmission and distribution infrastructure, such as the risk of equipment malfunction due to continuous operation.
Previous wording
Because our variable pricing plan resulted in increased prices charged to customers, we experienced an increase in customer churn as utilities and fixed price REPs appeared to have more attractive pricing, although those increased churn levels have peaked. A failure to mitigate an increase in churn could result in decreases in meters served and revenues.
Current wording
If, as a result of severe weather event, we increase the price, because our variable pricing plans, we may experience an increase in customer churn as utilities and fixed price REPs appeared to have more attractive pricing. A failure to mitigate an increase in churn could result in decreases in meters served and revenues.
Previous wording
REPs and utilities offering fixed rate products or guaranteed pricing often are unable to change their sell rates offered to customers in response to volatility in the prices of the underlying commodities or changes in the regulatory environment. Sudden spikes in commodity prices, particularly when coupled with rapid, unexpected increases in consumptions, expose us to the risk that we will incur significant unforeseen costs in performing fixed rate contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2024, GRE’s meters enrolled in offerings with fixed rate characteristics constituted approx imately 58.8% and 36.5% of GRE’s electric and natural gas revenues, respectively. Fixed rate products are becoming a greater part of our offering as they are currently preferred by many customers and regulators.
Current wording
Fixed rate products are becoming a greater part of our offering as they are currently preferred by many customers and regulators. REPs and utilities offering fixed rate products or guaranteed pricing often are unable to change their sell rates offered to customers in response to volatility in the prices of the underlying commodities or changes in the regulatory environment. Sudden spikes in commodity prices, particularly when coupled with rapid, unexpected increases in consumption, expose us to the risk that we will incur significant unforeseen costs in performing fixed rate contracts. During the year ended December 31, 2025, GRE’s revenues from meters enrolled in offerings with fixed rate characteristics constituted approximately 57.7% and 24.6% of GRE’s electric and natural gas revenues, respectively.
Previous wording
However, it is difficult to predict future commodity costs. Any shortfalls resulting from the risks associated with fixed rate programs will reduce our working capital and profitability. Our inability to accurately estimate the cost of providing services under these programs could have an adverse effect on our profitability and cash flows. We employ an active and robust hedging program. Within this exercise there are inherent assumptions about consumption and pricing. There is risk that volatility will take place outside of the range of potential outcomes contemplated by the program. In these instances, the hedge will not be sufficient to control for risk and losses may occur.
Current wording
However, it is difficult to predict future commodity costs. Any losses resulting from the risks associated with fixed rate programs will reduce our working capital and profitability. Our inability to accurately estimate the cost of providing services under these programs could have an adverse effect on our profitability and cash flows. We employ an active and robust hedging program. Within this exercise there are inherent assumptions about consumption and pricing. There is risk that volatility will take place outside of the range of potential outcomes contemplated by the program. In these instances, the hedge will not be sufficient to control for risk and losses may occur.
Previous wording
Volatility in the markets for certain commodities can have an adverse impact on our costs for the purchase of the electricity and natural gas that GRE sells to its customers as what occurred in Texas and Japan during January and February of 2021. Similar or increased unprecedented volatility events can have a material adverse impact on our financial condition because of our fixed or guaranteed price products, we cannot, and in our variable price products, due to customer or competitive factors, we may not always be able or choose to, pass along increases in costs to our customers. This would have an adverse impact on our margins and results of operations. Alternatively, volatility in pricing for GRE’s electricity and natural gas related to the cost of the underlying commodities can lead to increased customer churn. In times of high commodity costs, our variable pricing model and commodity purchasing approach can lead to competitive disadvantages as we must pass along all or some portion of our increased costs to our customers.
Current wording
Volatility in the markets for certain commodities can have an adverse impact on our costs for the purchase of the electricity and natural gas that GRE sells to its customers. Volatility events can have a material adverse impact on our financial condition because of our fixed or guaranteed price products, we cannot, and in our variable price products, due to customer or competitive factors, we may not always be able or choose to, pass along increases in costs to our customers. This would have an adverse impact on our margins and results of operations. Alternatively, volatility in pricing for GRE’s electricity and natural gas related to the cost of the underlying commodities can lead to increased customer churn. In times of high commodity costs, our variable pricing model and commodity purchasing approach can lead to competitive disadvantages as we must pass along all or some portion of our increased costs to our customers.
Previous wording
New markets, both domestic and international, are evaluated based on many factors, which include the regulatory environment, as well as GRE’s REP businesses' ability to procure energy in an efficient and transparent manner. We seek to purchase wholesale energy where there is a real time market that reflects a fair price for the commodity for all participants. Once new markets are determined to be suitable for GRE’s REP businesses, we expend substantial efforts to obtain necessary licenses and will incur significant customer acquisition costs and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in new markets. Furthermore, there are regulatory differences between the markets that we currently operate in and new markets, including, but not limited to, exposure to credit risk, additional churn caused by tariff requirements, rate-setting requirements and incremental billing costs. A failure to identify, become licensed in, and enter new territories may have a material negative impact on our growth, financial condition and results of operations.
Current wording
New markets are evaluated based on many factors, which include the regulatory environment, as well as GRE’s REP businesses' ability to procure energy in an efficient and transparent manner. We seek to purchase wholesale energy where there is a real time market that reflects a fair price for the commodity for all participants. Once new markets are determined to be suitable for GRE’s REP businesses, we expend substantial efforts to obtain necessary licenses and will incur significant customer acquisition costs and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in new markets. Furthermore, there are regulatory differences between the markets that we currently operate in and new markets, including, but not limited to, exposure to credit risk, additional churn caused by tariff requirements, rate-setting requirements and incremental billing costs. A failure to identify, become licensed in, and enter new territories may have a material negative impact on our growth, financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
In connection with the 2013-2014 events described in the Risk Factor above entitled “Unusual weather conditionswhich may become more commonplace, may have significant direct and indirect impacts on GRE's and GREI's business and results of operations,” IDT Energy was also sued in separate putative class action suits in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, partially related to the price increases during the winter of 2014. From time to time, IDT Energy is also subject to inquiries, investigation or action from public utility commissions or other governmental regulatory or law enforcement agencies related to compliance of its practices with statutory or regulatory schemes.
Current wording
In connection with the 2013-2014 events described in the Risk Factor above entitled “Unusual weather conditions which may become more commonplace, may have significant direct and indirect impacts on GRE's and GREI's business and results of operations,” IDT Energy was also sued in separate putative class action suits in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, partially related to the price increases during the winter of 2014. From time to time, IDT Energy is also subject to inquiries, investigation or action from public utility commissions or other governmental regulatory or law enforcement agencies related to compliance of its practices with statutory or regulatory schemes.
Previous wording
Where federal or state legislation mandatestheuse ofrenewable fuel sources, such as wind and solar and such legislation does not also provide for adequate cost recovery, it could result in significant changes in our business, including material increases in REC and power purchase costs. Such mandatory renewable portfolio requirements may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results ofoperations.
Current wording
Where federal or state legislation mandates the use of renewable fuel sources, such as wind and solar, and such legislation does not also provide for adequate cost recovery, it could result in significant changes in our business, including material increases in REC and power purchase costs. Such mandatory renewable portfolio requirements may have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Previous wording
Our business involves entering into contracts to purchase large quantities of electricity and natural gas. Because of seasonal fluctuations, we are generally required to purchase electricity or natural gas in advance and finance that purchase until we can recover such amounts from revenues. Certain of GRE’s REPs have a Preferred Supplier Agreement with BP pursuant to which we purchase electricity and natural gas at market rate plus a fee. The agreement has been modified and extended since 2009, and is scheduled to terminate on November 30, 2026, subject to renewal by agreement of the parties. In addition to other advantages of this agreement, we are only required to post security with BP. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain the required covenants, that BP will be able to maintain their required credit rating, or that the agreement will be renewed upon its expiration. In addition, the security requirements outside of the BP agreement may increase as we enter other markets. Difficulty in obtaining adequate credit and liquidity on commercially reasonable terms may adversely affect our business, prospects and financial conditions.
Current wording
Our business involves entering into contracts to purchase large quantities of electricity and natural gas. Because of seasonal fluctuations, we are generally required to purchase electricity or natural gas in advance and finance that purchase until we can recover such amounts from revenues. Certain of GRE’s REPs have a Preferred Supplier Agreement with BP pursuant to which we purchase electricity and natural gas at market rate plus a fee. The agreement has been modified and extended since 2009, and is scheduled to terminate on November 30, 2026, subject to renewal by agreement of the parties. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain the required covenants, that BP will be able to maintain their required credit rating, or that the agreement will be renewed upon its expiration. In addition, the security requirements outside of the BP agreement may increase as we enter other markets. Difficulty in obtaining adequate credit and liquidity on commercially reasonable terms may adversely affect our business, prospects and financial conditions.
Previous wording
Certain retail access “best practices” and programs proposed and/or required by state regulators have been implemented by utilities in most of the service territories in which we operate. One such practice is participation in purchase of receivables programs under which certain utilities purchase customer receivables for approxima tely 98.0% oftheir face value in exchange for a first priority lien in the customer receivables without recourse against a REP. This program is key to our control of bad debt risk in our REP business.
Current wording
Certain retail access “best practices” and programs proposed and/or required by state regulators have been implemented by utilities in most of the service territories in which we operate. One such practice is participation in purchase of receivables programs under which certain utilities purchase customer receivables for approximately 98.0% of their face value in exchange for a first priority lien in the customer receivables without recourse against a REP. This program is key to our control of bad debt risk in our REP business.
Previous wording
The success of solar energy projects is highly dependent on government regulations and policies that impact the financial viability of the projects. This can include changes to tax incentives, subsidies, grid access and net metering policies. It can also include changes in building and safety codes, environmental regulations, and land use policies that impact the ability to construct and operate solar projects. The reduction, modification or elimination of any of these policies inone or more of our customer markets would materially and adversely affect the growth of such markets or result in increased price competition, either of which could cause our revenue to decline and materially adversely affect our financial results.
Current wording
The success of solar energy projects is highly dependent on government regulations and policies that impact the financial viability of the projects. This can include changes to tax incentives, subsidies, grid access and net metering policies. It can also include changes in building and safety codes, environmental regulations, and land use policies that impact the ability to construct and operate solar projects. The reduction, modification or elimination of any of these policies in one or more of our customer markets would materially and adversely affect the growth of such markets or result in increased price competition, either of which could cause our revenue to decline and materially adversely affect our financial results.
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On November 8, 2023, the Lumo Administrator, acting on behalf of the Bankruptcy Estate, filed a claim in the District Court of Helsinki against Genie Nordic, our wholly owned subsidiary and the parent company of Lumo Finland, its directors, officers and affiliates, in which it alleges that the gain from the sale of swap instruments owned by Lumo Sweden amounting to €35.2 million (equivalent to $36.6 million as of December 31, 2024) belongs to the Bankruptcy Estate. We believe that the Lumo Administrator’s position is without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend our position against the Lumo Administrator’s claims. The Bankruptcy Estate filed an additional claim with the District Court on May 27, 2024 against Lumo Sweden for €4.8 million (equivalent to $5.0 million as of December 31, 2024), also alleging that the gain from the sale of the swap instruments belongs to the Bankruptcy Estate, bringing the aggregate sum of claims related to the gain from sale of swap instruments to €40.0 million (equivalent to $41.6 million as of December 31, 2024). We believe that the Lumo Administrators' position is without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend our position.
Current wording
On November 8, 2023, the Lumo Administrator, acting on behalf of the Bankruptcy Estate, filed a claim in the District Court of Helsinki against Genie Nordic, our wholly owned subsidiary and the parent company of Lumo Finland, its directors, officers and affiliates, in which it alleges that the gain from the sale of swap instruments owned by Lumo Sweden amounting to €35.2 million (equivalent to$41.3 million as of December 31, 2025) belongs to the Bankruptcy Estate. We believe that the Lumo Administrator’s position is without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend our position against the Lumo Administrator’s claims. The Bankruptcy Estate filed an additional claim with the District Court on May 27, 2024 against Lumo Sweden for €4.8 million (equivalent to $5.6 million as of December 31, 2025), also alleging that the gain from the sale of the swap instruments belongs to the Bankruptcy Estate, bringing the aggregate sum of claims related to the gain from sale of swap instruments to €40.0 million (equivalent to $46.9 million as of December 31, 2025). We believe that the Lumo Administrators' position is without merit, and we intend to vigorously defend our position.
Previous wording
We are also notified that the Lumo Administrator filed a claim againstone of Lumo Finland’s suppliers, seeking to recover payments made by Lumo Finland amounting to €4.2 million (equivalent to $4.4 million as of December 31, 2024) prior to the bankruptcy. The Lumo Administrator has also filed a recovery claim jointly against us and the supplier amounting to €1.6 million (equivalent to $1.7 million as of December 31, 2024)alleging that a portion of the payment by Lumo Finland effectively reduced the Company's liability under the terms of a previously supplied parental guarantee (this €1.6 million is included within and not additive to the €4.2 million). The Lumo Administrators allege that the payments represented preferential payments and therefore belong to the bankruptcy estate which are recoverable under the laws of Finland. We intend to challenge the Lumo Administrator's claims.
Current wording
We are also notified that the Lumo Administrator filed a claim against one of Lumo Finland’s suppliers, seeking to recover payments made by Lumo Finland amounting to €4.2 million (equivalent to $4.9 million as of December 31, 2025) prior to the bankruptcy. The Lumo Administrator has also filed a recovery claim jointly against us and the supplier amounting to €1.6 million (equivalent to $1.9 million as of December 31, 2025) alleging that a portion of the payment by Lumo Finland effectively reduced the Company's liability under the terms of a previously supplied parental guarantee (this €1.6 million is included within and not additive to the €4.2 million). The Lumo Administrators allege that the payments represented preferential payments and therefore belong to the bankruptcy estate which are recoverable under the laws of Finland. We intend to challenge the Lumo Administrator's claims.
Previous wording
We had a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting in previous years and cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future.
Current wording
We had material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 and in previous years and cannot be certain that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future.
Previous wording
We reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2020, a material weakness in internal control specifically related tomanagement's review of the income tax provision. During 2021, we implemented certain remediation measures related to the material weakness, however, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2021 (see Item 9 A Control and Procedures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2022). During 2022, we implemented certain additional remediation measures related to the material weakness and concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022.
Current wording
We also reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, the existence, as of December 31, 2020, of a material weakness in internal control related to management's review of income tax provision. During 2021 and 2022, we implemented certain additional remediation measures related to this material weakness and concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022 (see Item 9A Control and Procedures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2023).
Previous wording
While we aim to work diligently to ensure a robust internal control that is devoid of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses, given the complexity of the accounting rules, we may, in the future, identify additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties we encounter in their implementation, could result in additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in our financial statements. Any such failure could also adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual auditor attestation reports regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated under Section 404. The existence of a material weakness could result in errors in our financial statements that could result in a restatement of financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our stock price. See Item 9 A Controls and Procedures for a further discussion of our assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting.
Current wording
While we aim to work diligently to ensure robust internal control that is devoid of significant deficiencies and material weaknesses, given the complexity of the accounting rules, we may, in the future, identify additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting. Any failure to maintain or implement required new or improved controls, or any difficulties we encounter in their implementation, could result in additional significant deficiencies or material weaknesses, cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations or result in material misstatements in our financial statements. Any such failure could also adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual auditor attestation reports regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting required under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules promulgated under Section 404. The existence of a material weakness could result in errors in our financial statements that could result in a restatement of financial statements, cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our stock price. SeeItem 9A Controls and Procedures for a further discussion of our assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting.
Previous wording
Holders of our Class B common stock are entitled toone-tenth of a vote per share on all matters on which our stockholders are entitled to vote, while holders of our Class A common stock are entitled tothree votes per share. As a result, the ability of holders of our Class B common stock to influence our management is limited.
Current wording
Holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to one- tenth of a vote per share on all matters on which our stockholders are entitled to vote, while holders of our Class A common stock are entitled to three votes per share. As a result, the ability of holders of our Class B common stock to influence our management is limited.
Previous wording
As of March 12, 2025, Mr. Jonas has voting power over 1,574,326 shares of our Class A common stock (which are convertible into shares of our Class B common stock on a 1-for-1 basis) and 3,137,764 shares of our Class B common stock, representing approximately 69.3% of the combined voting power of our outstanding capital stock. Mr. Jonas will be able to control matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including the election of all of the directors and the approval of significant corporate matters, including any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As a result, the ability of any of our other stockholders to influence our management is limited.
Current wording
As of April 27, 2026, Mr. Jonas has voting power over 1,574,326 shares of our Class A common stock (which are convertible into shares of our Class B common stock on a 1-for-1 basis) and 3,106,560 shares of our Class B common stock, representing approximately 69.9% of the combined voting power of our outstanding capital stock. Mr. Jonas will be able to control matters requiring approval by our stockholders, including the election of all of the directors and the approval of significant corporate matters, including any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of our assets. As a result, the ability of any of our other stockholders to influence our management is limited.
Previous wording
Howard S. Jonas, Chairman of our Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer, is also the chairman of IDT Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Rafael Holdings, Inc. (Rafael). These relationships may cause a conflict of interest with our stockholders, specifically with regard to demands on Mr. Jonas’ time and the attention that he can dedicate to the Company as well as in the unlikely event that the business interests of the Company and other entities controlled by Mr. Jonas were to conflict. Although we, IDT Corporation and Rafael each have implemented policies and procedures (including each of those entity’s respective Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines and Statement of Policy with Respect to Related Person Transactions) to (i) specifically address the prohibition, without the express consent of the Board of Directors, for a director to take for themselves personally opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company property, information or position; and (ii) identify and properly address potential and actual conflicts of interest , there can be no assurance that, when such business opportunities arise or conflicts are resolved in accordance with applicable laws, such conflicts of interest will not harm our business, prospects and financial condition and result in the diversion of Company corporate opportunities to IDT and/or Rafael.
Current wording
Howard S. Jonas, Chairman of our Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer, is also the chairman of IDT Corporation and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Rafael Holdings, Inc. (Rafael). These relationships may cause a conflict of interest with our stockholders, specifically with regard to demands on Mr. Jonas’ time and the attention that he can dedicate to the Company as well as in the unlikely event that the business interests of the Company and other entities controlled by Mr. Jonas were to conflict. Although we, IDT Corporation and Rafael each have implemented policies and procedures (including each of those entity’s respective Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines and Statement of Policy with Respect to Related Person Transactions) to (i) specifically address the prohibition, without the express consent of the Board of Directors, for a director to take for themselves personally opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company property, information or position; and (ii) identify and properly address potential and actual conflicts of interest , there can be no assurance that, when such business opportunities arise or conflicts are resolved in accordance with applicable laws, such conflicts of interest will not harm our business, prospects and financial condition and result in the diversion of Company corporate opportunities to IDT and/or Rafael.