We understand the unique challenges of the renewable energy industry and are sensitive to finding cost effective solutions that address siting and permitting issues while meeting the schedules and financing demands of a project. Clients like First Wind, Gamesa, Hydrogreen, Iberdrola, Santee Cooper, Portland General Electric, Exelon, Minerals Management Services and the US Army Corps of Engineers depend on us to deliver reliable, proven results.

We have nationwide experience in the renewable energy market to include projects such as:

• Wind (onshore and offshore)
• Hydrokinetics
• Hydropower (Waterpower)
• Solar
• Biomass

Our scientific staff provides the entire suite of consulting services from initial siting and permitting to post-construction and mitigation monitoring. We are unique in our ability to provide technical expertise for on-land as well as off-shore renewable energy developments. Our professionals provide:

• Critical issues studies and reconnaissance-level surveys
• State and federal permitting
• Marine biological and physical assessments
• Wetland assessment
• Wildlife, bat, and avian studies
• Rare species and habitat surveys and
• Post-construction monitoring activities

We are experienced in agency consultation and scoping of sensitive issues to provide the basis for work plans and surveys that ensure the information adequately addresses project licensing and permitting requirements. Surveys are completed within proposed development areas required to accommodate onshore, as well as offshore generation sites, transmission line corridors, access roads and lay-down locations. We also provide Federal, state and local permitting strategies, manage project teams and facilitate agency and stakeholder interaction. Contact us today to see how we can help you meet your renewable energy project goals.