Wise use of energy is an essential component of sustainable buildings and communities. Investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy make good business sense while also helping reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and reliance on fossil fuels. We provide unbiased, independent recommendations for energy projects and offer a range of services to help clients find efficient, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective solutions to a variety of energy management needs.
We have extensive experience working with federal, state and local governments, utilities, institutions and private companies. We estimate that our consulting services have helped our clients collectively reduce energy costs by over $40 million annually.
In the area of energy efficiency, our firm has specialized engineering expertise in technologies and practices that save energy as well as the methods for evaluating energy use, including energy auditing, computer building simulations and load monitoring. Our multi-disciplinary team also has a full understanding of energy pricing, energy regulations, and project financing, all key ingredients to successful projects. In addition to our building and site-focused work, we also provide macro-level analyses that are used to develop energy policies such as commercial and residential energy conservation ordinances.
In the area of renewable energy, we work on all phases of project development from initial feasibility studies to permitting, design and construction management.
HDR has been involved in the implementation of more than 3,000 MW of wind power in the United States, more than 2000 MW of biomass-to-energy and cogeneration projects, and helped develop rooftop solar photovoltaic systems for many clients. We have also helped local communities and companies develop many small scale (1-5 MW) landfill gas-to-energy projects and provided due diligence services for the financing of more than $2 billion for renewable energy projects.
New Construction Energy Efficiency Services
Energy Efficiency Project Development
Preliminary Energy Audits
Detailed Investment Grade Energy Audits
Energy Retrofit Design
Energy Retrofit Project Management
Renewable Generation Project Development
Feasibility Studies (solar, wind, biomass-to-energy, landfill and digester gas, cogeneration, etc.)
Cash Flow Analysis
Environmental Impact Review
Design
Structuring financing
Turnkey construction
Energy Project Support
Utility Bill Analysis
RFP/Bid Specification Development
Assistance Obtaining Grants/Incentives/Financing
Owner’s Representative Services
Due Diligence
Measurement and Verification
Energy Program Development
Feature Projects