Renewable Energy Project Development Consultation

Industry Leading Guidance From Concept to Operation

Integrated environmental, engineering and construction solutions for optimal project efficiency and accountability.

Renewable energy developers face a fast-moving and competitive market. States, cities and businesses have set aggressive clean energy goals. Wind and solar generation costs continue to decline. Technology innovations are driving more effective grid integration, and interest is growing from the investment community. While opportunities are plentiful, bringing projects online to meet this growing demand comes with its share of challenges.

With direction-setting perspectives and partnerships, TRC delivers agility, fortitude and peace of mind to utilities, developers, agencies and EPC contractors as they adapt to a changing renewable energy landscape. Our unique resolutions overcome planning, permitting, engineering and construction obstacles to energize projects more efficiently, achieve operational goals more effectively and bring cleaner, more reliable power to communities more seamlessly.

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Embrace the Shift to Renewable Energy With TRC’s Multidisciplinary Practitioners

With deep roots in environmental permitting, project development and engineering, TRC is creating new pathways for renewable energy development to thrive. From solar, to wind, hydro, biomass, biogas and energy storage, we design projects that minimize environmental impacts and avoid costly mitigation without creating construction or operational constraints. From finding the right project location to obtaining permits, working with stakeholders, building on challenging sites and connecting to the grid, we are your trusted advisor every step of the way.

An Integrated Approach to Renewable Energy Delivery

Our solutions overcome development hurdles, including project opposition, appeals, delays and technical challenges. And we leverage long standing relationships with developers, electric utilities and federal, state and local regulatory agencies to efficiently complete development and move projects into operation.

Our integrated solutions model saves you time and administrative costs, helping to bring your project online faster, through a more efficient process and with more accountability.

Site Selection and Evaluation

Environmental Planning and Permitting

Engineering and Design

Procurement and Construction Management

Due Diligence and Transaction Support

Site Selection and Evaluation

Location is everything. Find the most suitable land for your project.

Renewable energy siting can be a complex process. Choosing the right spot efficiently and effectively sets you up for development success. Our GIS specialists, land agents, scientists and engineers identify the best options for your project, weighing factors, including interconnection points, environmental impacts and costs taking advantage of landfills or other environmentally impacted properties.

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Environmental Planning and Permitting

Protect natural resources, reduce mitigation costs and secure project approvals without delay.

TRC is a leader in renewable energy permitting. We identify and mitigate critical environmental concerns for impacted species, habitats and vegetation, meet all local, state and federal requirements, uncover opportunities to accelerate schedules and implement measures to avoid project opposition.

Engineering and Design

Optimize performance and production with integrated civil and electrical solutions.

From preliminary drawings to final specifications, TRC prepares you to deliver on your power production goals. We ensure that your site is structurally sound and ready for construction, as well as help you plan for successful interconnection. Our project designs account for local conditions and proposed site details, cost estimates, performance predictions, capacity analysis, power delivery requirements, stormwater prevention, soils assessments, equipment layout and security.

Procurement and Construction Management

Transition your site from plan to reality and meet your energization goals.

TRC brings your project to life through a full range of engineering, procurement and construction solutions that increase efficiency and reduce costs. We provide solutions that deliver on your unique design criteria and performance requirements. You can rely on our design/build experience for a seamless, safe installation.

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Due Diligence and Transaction Support

Manage risk and make smarter business decisions.

Renewable projects can be complicated due to a host of technical, financial and legal issues that can prove fatal. To be successful, it is critical to identify project and operational risks and look for opportunities to maximize return. We help developers, investors, purchasers and lenders anticipate environmental, developmental and operational challenges. Overcome liabilities at all stages of the asset life cycle, from acquisition and operation to divestiture.

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Advancing Renewable Energy

TRC is helping transform the modern energy landscape with solutions for developers, utilities and government agencies nationwide.

Offshore Wind

Transforming the energy landscape with solutions across the entire project development and operational lifecycle.

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Storage

Building resiliency with integrated solutions for utility and distributed generation-scale projects.

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Solar

Permitting, engineering and construction for projects including brownfield and landfill redevelopment.

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Renewable Natural Gas

Program management and execution solutions across the full project lifecycle.

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Hydro

Compliance, environmental and engineering for conventional, pumped storage and hydrokinetic projects.

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Onshore Wind

Making land-based projects a reality with solutions for planning, permitting, engineering and construction.

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Transform Your Energy Future With TRC

TRC is prepared to turn your renewable energy vision into reality. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our integrated solutions can advance your project from concept to completion.

Featured Projects

Discover the success we’ve had with helping our clients execute major projects and make a meaningful impact on their local communities.

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Patterson Municipal Landfill Redevelopment to Solar Power

This solar installation is the first to be constructed on a municipal solid waste landfill in the State of New …

ABB Solar Facility: Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Upon completion, these projects will deliver 18MW of clean energy to the citizens of Wisconsin with minimal environmental impact.

Block Island Wind – Power System Electrical Studies

The highly scrutinized project successfully facilitated safe operation of the turbines and uninterrupted power delivery to the submarine cables and …

Patterson Municipal Landfill Redevelopment to Solar Power

This solar installation is the first to be constructed on a municipal solid waste landfill in the State of New …

ABB Solar Facility: Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Upon completion, these projects will deliver 18MW of clean energy to the citizens of Wisconsin with minimal environmental impact.

Block Island Wind – Power System Electrical Studies

The highly scrutinized project successfully facilitated safe operation of the turbines and uninterrupted power delivery to the submarine cables and …

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Sharing Our Perspectives

Our practitioners share their insights and perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping the market.

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Insights

What Hydrogen Production Technologies Qualify for the 45V Tax Credit?

February 26, 2025

The 45V Tax Credit, formally known as the “Credit for Production of Clean Hydrogen and Energy Credit,” became effective on January 10, 2025 when it was published in the Federal Register. The 45V Tax Credit is one of the 21 tax credits that were created or amended by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Finalization of this tax credit is important news to hydrogen project developers and financiers.

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Regulatory Updates

NERC Approves IBR Related Standards Impacting Renewable Generation

October 31, 2024

The standards will soon be filed and pending final approval from FERC. NERC also voted to improve the definition of ride through to include the “ability to withstand voltage or frequency disturbances inside defined limits and to continue operating as specified.”

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What Is a Distributed Energy Resource?

September 5, 2024

Click here to learn more about integrated distributed energy resources and how to choose one that benefits your unique needs with TRC Companies.

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Decarbonization 101

September 5, 2024

Learn how to incorporate decarbonization practices to reduce your contribution to carbon dioxide emissions. Work toward sustainability with our solutions.

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Currents of the Mid-Atlantic: Navigating Regional Dynamics of Offshore Wind

June 14, 2024

As more of the world turns to renewable energy sources, offshore wind projects have emerged as a promising solution to meet growing energy demand while reducing carbon emissions.

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Regulatory Updates

NERC Proposes Changes to Registration Criteria for Inverter Based Resources (IBRs)

April 19, 2024

NERC has submitted for FERC approval new compliance criteria for the registration of IBRs as part of continuing efforts to address reliability risks. It is critical for renewable energy developers, generation owners and transmission owners to understand the potential implications for interconnection studies and interconnection queues.

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Hydrogen Hub Funding Provisions

March 26, 2024

TRC’s panel of practitioners discuss the Hydrogen Hub (H2Hub) funding provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL).

Regulatory Updates

FERC Order 901 Calls for Standards to Address IBR Reliability Gaps

November 27, 2023

Inverter Based Resources are playing central role when it comes to adding new electric generation capacity into the bulk power system.

Regulatory Updates

NERC Releases Inverter Based Resources Webinar Series

October 19, 2023

As the power delivery system continues to rapidly evolve due to decarbonization policy initiatives, inverter-based resources (IBRs) are playing an ever-more significant role in generation additions to the bulk power system. NERC and other technical organizations have taken numerous actions to support the reliable integration of these resources.

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Agrivoltaics: A Sustainable Way to Harvest Sunshine

October 10, 2023

Learn how incorporating agricultural practices into your solar development improves project success.

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Adapting Old Pipelines for New Products: How the Energy Industry is Addressing the Drive for Decarbonization

October 3, 2023

There is currently an emphasis across the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become carbon neutral in the near future

Regulatory Updates

FERC Issues Order 2023 to Resolve Interconnection Process Issues

September 25, 2023

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system

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Offshore Wind: A Critical Energy Solution on the Path to Grid Resiliency and Decarbonization

August 29, 2023

As the urgency to decarbonize and build resiliency grows, renewable energy continues to be a pivotal solution for reshaping the future of power in the U.S. From solar to wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass, each renewable resource has its sweet spot for efficient development, deployment and optimal performance. And while they all have their own pros and cons, it is imperative that we leverage them all into the energy mix to achieve decarbonization goals and ensure adequate capacity to meet increasing load demands.

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Intro to NERC Regulatory Guidance on Inverter-Based Resources

August 29, 2023

As renewable energy proliferates across the US power system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continues to actively address reliability risks resulting from the implementation of inverter-based resources (solar and wind generation technology) connected at both transmission and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) levels.

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Clean Energy Skills Workshops

August 16, 2023

Partnering With Local High Schools to Recruit the Next Generation of Clean Energy Workers.

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Proposed Coal Combustion Residuals Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments Rule – Status of Public Comments

July 31, 2023

TRC has submitted public comments related to EPA’s proposed compliance timeline and schedule.

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The Rise of Agrivoltaics

July 18, 2023

How Do Energy Storage Systems Work?

October 18, 2021

For more than five decades, TRC has brought efficient, resilient energy systems to the world. We understand the challenges of implementing energy storage projects.

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What Is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?

September 30, 2021

BESS function similarly to the battery used in a flashlight, storing and offering power when needed. However, a BESS works on a larger scale and charges differently.

Regulatory Updates

NERC’s Generator Relay Loadability Standard is Now in Effect

August 30, 2021

Many companies want to harness the power of green energy. Doing so depends on finding the proper method of deploying this type of energy once it has been produced. Renewable energy requires a reliable and accessible storage method, and a battery energy storage system (BESS) can assist with these needs. Understanding the components of battery energy storage may give energy producers better power system flexibility and allow a more significant level of integration of renewable energy. BESS function similarly to the battery used in a flashlight, storing and offering power when needed. However, a BESS works on a larger scale and charges differently. It relies on algorithms to determine when energy should be produced and sent to the grid. By syncing this release with the periods when energy sees the most demand (energy peaks), electricity costs remain stable, and the supply keeps coming.

Regulatory Updates

NERC Seeks to Improve GADS Reliability Performance Reporting

August 26, 2021

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What is Clean Energy: A Discussion of the Future of Clean Energy

June 21, 2021

Clean energy is a broad term with a fluctuating definition and a complicated lifecycle. We explore the issue, and hope to establish a more productive dialogue about our energy future.

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Requirements to Growing US Offshore Wind Industry

May 24, 2021

Growing US Offshore Wind Industry Requires Reshoring of Materials and Supply Chain Optimization

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TRC and Marvel Announce RNG Development Support Partnership

May 20, 2021

TRC and the Marvel Power Group have teamed up to offer a full suite of development and off-take contracting services to the Renewable Natural Gas industry.

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The Economics of Transitioning to Renewables

May 15, 2021

One of the biggest obstacles involved with the transition to renewable energy is speculation about its economic impact. Some worry that switching to renewables will cause instability in the economy, leading to job losses. Many communities across the United States rely on the economic impact of producing, manufacturing or otherwise taking part in the use of hydrocarbons.

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Environmental Impacts of Transitioning to Renewables

May 15, 2021

The transition to renewable energy sources will have notable environmental impacts as well as economic impacts. To understand the possible implications, you’ll need some background knowledge of the ways fossil fuels affect the environment.

Regulatory Updates

NERC Issues Battery Energy Storage Systems Reliability Guidance

April 22, 2021

While NERC has recently published a reliability guideline addressing inverter-based resources generally, they are now giving more attention to the various potential uses of BESS to support effective implementation with newly released guidance.

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TRC Talks – Integrated Solutions for Renewable Energy

April 7, 2021

Close coordination when planning the electrical and civil design components of a renewable energy project is critical to development success. Working with a multi-disciplinary team can streamline approval processes and ensure optimum constructability.

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Product Quality Verification is Fundamental to Commercialization of Biogas from Waste Streams

March 2, 2021

In this the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the production of biogas produced by anaerobic digestion and its upgrading to renewable natural gas.

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The View on Climate Change has Changed in Washington

March 1, 2021

The Biden Administration signals both a renewed and accelerated focus on climate change.

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Green Insider Podcast featuring TRC’s Sr. Vice President of Renewables, Matt Beaton

January 25, 2021

Our experts discuss the challenges of working on the opportunities of offshore wind and hydroelectric power, and strategies to advance broad clean energy reform.

Regulatory Updates

NERC Proposes Revision of Pending TPL-001-5.1 Standard

January 20, 2021

NERC has recently undertaken important standards and guidance development activities related to the proliferation of inverter-based technologies such as solar and wind generation, as well as battery energy storage which is growing as an industry solution to ensure the reliability of renewable power for end-use customers.

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TRC Companies Inc. Expands Environmental and Renewable Energy Capabilities with the Acquisition of Shoener Environmental

December 2, 2020

Today TRC Companies, announces the expansion of its environmental and renewable energy capabilities with the acquisition of Shoener Environmental.

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TRC Talks – Renewable Energy

November 24, 2020

Our experts discuss TRC’s integrated approach to renewable energy development.

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City of Camarillo, California approves moving forward with Hybrid Solar Microgrids at five critical community facilities

November 6, 2020

On October 28, the Camarillo City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the design of Hybrid Microgrids at five City facilities: City Hall, the Corporation Yard, Camarillo Public Library, Police Station, and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The microgrid at the Camarillo Public Library will be designed with solar+storage only, while the other four sites will employ a hybrid design of solar+storage+diesel.

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TRC Digital partners with Dominion Energy to evolve its distributed energy resource strategy

September 22, 2020

Dominion Energy, one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, has partnered with TRC Digital to evaluate, implement and integrate technology to further the utility’s distributed energy goals. TRC Digital will facilitate Dominion Energy’s strategy development and technology execution, allowing Dominion Energy and its customers to accelerate the shift to distributed energy resources (DER) and net carbon reduction.

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Microgrids: A mega-opportunity for electric utilities

June 2, 2020

For the traditional electric utility business model, microgrids could be perceived as a financial threat. But we see many ways microgrids can be both moneymakers and cost-savers for utilities.

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MCE Announces Partner for Comprehensive Energy Storage Program

May 12, 2020

TRC will help support MCE’s community and vulnerable customer resiliency efforts

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TRC Digital and Enbala can help utilities monitor, control and optimize distributed energy resources

April 17, 2020

Distributed energy resources (DERs) are changing the way utilities think about power generation and energy flow. TRC and Enbala can offer utilities a multi-layered solution that highlights the strengths of each company.

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Why Coal Ash Impoundments and Landfills Make Great Solar Sites

September 25, 2019

Hundreds of coal ash sites are set to close over the next decade and could make ideal, low-impact locations for utility-scale solar farms.

Regulatory Updates

NERC to Modify Standard and Develop Compliance Guidance to Accommodate Inverter-Based Generation Technologies

February 20, 2019

Renewable energy systems have dramatically changed the power generation resource mix. These new generation technologies no longer involve directly coupled rotating generators which were once standard in the industry. Now, inverters that change Direct Current (DC) electricity to the Alternating Current (AC) electricity suitable for delivery via AC transmission systems are becoming more prevalent, raising reliability…

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Tackling the Advanced Energy Frontier with TRC at ACEEE Summer Study

July 24, 2018

What will the grid of the future look like? Where are scientists and engineers breaking new ground to push energy efficiency even further? Join TRC at ACEEE Summer Study to find out.

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New Approach to Migratory Bird Treaty Act Takes Flight

January 16, 2018

TRC examines the Department of Interior’s recent announcement that it will no longer prosecute incidental impacts to birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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TRC’s 2018 Predictions: Infrastructure Initiatives Intensify, Grids Get Smarter and Renewables Remain All the Rage

December 13, 2017

LOWELL, Mass. – TRC Companies Inc., a leader in engineering, environmental consulting and construction-management services, today released its top predictions for 2018, which include federal and state governments pumping trillions into the nation’s aging infrastructure and utilities building smarter, more balanced grids.

Regulatory Updates

NERC Identifies New Reliability Risk due to Utility Scale Solar Generation Inverter Design

June 13, 2017

NERC has released a report documenting its findings and recommendations related to reliability risks from utility scale solar generation projects with implications for PRC-024 compliance, as well as generation, interconnection and protection system technologies.

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Seeking a new FERC license for your hydroelectric project? Here are the 2 key questions to ask.

March 22, 2017

Across the U.S., Department of Energy data show that some 2,200 hydroelectric projects produce more than 6 percent of all the electricity we consume, which amounts to more than one-third of all power generated in 2015 from renewable sources. Operations of many existing hydroelectric projects are governed by 30- to 50-year licenses issued by the…

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Successful Interconnection of Utility Scale Solar Projects – Strategies to Stay on Schedule and on Budget

November 2, 2016

Growth in solar power creates challenges for both project proponents and utilities. TRC has reviewed hundreds of interconnection applications for utility partners, and we’ve learned important strategies for reducing the time and costs associated with interconnecting projects 1 megawatt or greater.

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TRC Teams With BQ Energy for Award-Winning Solar Installation

January 13, 2016

TRC Companies has teamed with BQ Energy to develop the PatterSun solar installation, a project received a 2015 Chairman’s Award from The Business Council of New York.

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Regional analysis of wind turbine-caused bat mortality

July 30, 2015

Wind energy has been the fastest-growing renewable energy source in the world. Studies have estimated bat fatalities at wind facilities, but direct comparisons of results is difficult and can be misleading due to numerous differences in protocols and methods used. We had a unique opportunity to compare fatality estimates from three wind facilities in southeastern

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Featured Projects

Sharing Our Perspectives

What Hydrogen Production Technologies Qualify for the 45V Tax Credit?

February 26, 2025

NERC Approves IBR Related Standards Impacting Renewable Generation

October 31, 2024

What Is a Distributed Energy Resource?

September 5, 2024

Decarbonization 101

September 5, 2024

Currents of the Mid-Atlantic: Navigating Regional Dynamics of Offshore Wind

June 14, 2024

NERC Proposes Changes to Registration Criteria for Inverter Based Resources (IBRs)

April 19, 2024

Hydrogen Hub Funding Provisions

March 26, 2024

Preparing for the Future of Power Systems Studies, Today

February 9, 2024

How to Create a Sustainable Agrivoltaics System

February 1, 2024

The Benefits and Challenges of Microgrids

February 1, 2024

FERC Order 901 Calls for Standards to Address IBR Reliability Gaps

November 27, 2023

NERC Releases Inverter Based Resources Webinar Series

October 19, 2023

Agrivoltaics: A Sustainable Way to Harvest Sunshine

October 10, 2023

Adapting Old Pipelines for New Products: How the Energy Industry is Addressing the Drive for Decarbonization

October 3, 2023

FERC Issues Order 2023 to Resolve Interconnection Process Issues

September 25, 2023

Offshore Wind: A Critical Energy Solution on the Path to Grid Resiliency and Decarbonization

August 29, 2023

Intro to NERC Regulatory Guidance on Inverter-Based Resources

August 29, 2023

Clean Energy Skills Workshops

August 16, 2023

Proposed Coal Combustion Residuals Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments Rule – Status of Public Comments

July 31, 2023

The Rise of Agrivoltaics

July 18, 2023

FERC Approves Plan to Register Certain Inverter-Based Resources as part of NERC Mandatory Standards Compliance Program

June 21, 2023

The Future of Decarbonization: Is Hydrogen the Next Big Thing?

May 3, 2023

3 Things to Consider for a Successful ADMS and DERMS Integration

March 23, 2023

Insights from the Odessa II Power System Disturbance

February 22, 2023

Agrivoltaics

February 8, 2023

New FERC Orders Will Change Regulatory Process for Inverter Based Resources

January 9, 2023

Transportation Electrification

November 3, 2022

NERC Releases Inverter-Based Resource Strategy Plan

October 25, 2022

Q&A: Insights for Growing Utility-Scale Renewable Generation

September 29, 2022

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NERC Compliance Support Services – Renewable Energy Projects