Event Profile

CAIA Washington D.C presents Political Impacts for Energy Infrastructure Investing

Date(s):
June 11, 2025
Note:
All times listed are in local time
Venue:
Webinar
 
Fee(s):
Free Event
Description:


Join us for a timely and insightful discussion on renewable infrastructure opportunities amid today’s complex geopolitical landscape. Steve Porto, Partner in Ares Infrastructure Opportunities at Ares Management, will share his perspective on the major developments in 2025 and what the future may hold for the sector.

 

Steve brings deep expertise as a board member of Apex Clean Energy and a leader in Ares’ recent expansion of its partnership with ENGIE North America, which added nearly 1 GW of solar and storage assets to their U.S. portfolio. He’ll discuss how surging demand for clean energy, the intersection of digital infrastructure and decarbonization, and evolving capital strategies are shaping investment opportunities and risks in renewable infrastructure.

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear what’s next for renewables and infrastructure investing from one of the industry’s most active players.



 

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Rob Mileff
Job Title: Managing Director
Organization: Pitcairn
Speaker Type: Panelist


Rob Mileff serves as Managing Director at Pitcairn, overseeing the alternative investment platform in support of the continued strength of their clients’ long-term investment performance. Rob’s 20+ year career has left him with extensive experience in institutional investing, ultra-high net worth wealth management, and investment technology. Rob had multiple alternative investment leadership roles at Fortigent, EnTrust Global, and Monroe Vos. Additionally, Rob spearheaded consulting efforts for notable investment technology firms, including SS&C, Backstop Solutions, and CENTRL. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Rob earned a BS in Finance. He is a CAIA charterholder and an active member of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association.


Steve Porto
Job Title: Partner in Ares Infrastructure Opportunities
Organization: Ares Management
Speaker Type: Panelist


Mr. Porto is a Partner in Ares Infrastructure Opportunities. Additionally, he serves on the Ares Infrastructure Group's Infrastructure Opportunities and Climate Infrastructure Partners Investment Committees. Mr. Porto is a board member of Apex Clean Energy, Current Trucking and Atlas Crane Service. Prior to joining Ares in 2018, Mr. Porto was a Vice President at GE Energy Financial Services, where he focused on equity investments in clean energy infrastructure. Previously, Mr. Porto was a Vice President at Development Partners Group, where he focused on developing power infrastructure projects. In addition, Mr. Porto was an Analyst at Goldman Sachs. Mr. Porto holds a B.S. from James Madison University in Quantitative Finance.