Power generation

We support our utility clients in the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) and the beneficial reuse of coal combustion byproducts from power-generating facilities. Our experience includes:

• site evaluations and alternatives analyses
• design
• permitting
• construction and monitoring of dry landfills, ash ponds, gypsum stacks and associated structures
• beneficial-use projects

Our team also specializes in environmental and hydrogeologic impact studies and closure plans, as well as implementation and long-term monitoring. We can help you overcome challenges related to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Final Rule” regulating utility-generated CCR and offer waste management services to a variety of clients in the communications, industrial, utility, petroleum and government sectors.

The time to embrace innovation is now. The reward is more resilient, efficient and sustainable power generation for our communities. Let us help you incorporate emerging technologies for a bright future.

Emerging generation encompasses:

• Renewable energy: solar and wind energy, floating solar, hydroelectricity, geothermal and biomass
• Energy storage solutions: advanced battery technologies (lithium-ion and solid-state batteries) for storing and regulating energy supply
• Distributed energy resources: smaller, decentralized energy technologies (rooftop solar and small-scale wind systems)
• Hydrogen energy: use of hydrogen as a renewable fuel source for power generation
• Carbon capture and storage: capturing and storing carbon emissions from traditional power plants to decrease environmental impact
• Nuclear generation resurgence: next-generation nuclear reactors that enhance safety and efficiency

Renewable energy plays a key role in reducing carbon emissions, building resiliency into the grid and providing value to system owners as a fuel-to-asset investment.

With our deep experience supporting a wide range of engineering and allied services in the energy industry, Hanson can be your partner in creating a cleaner environment. We help you build cost-effective, efficient solar, wind and green energy projects.

• Solar energy: As a charter member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure, we prioritize eco-conscious engineering. Our contractor-friendly plans help reduce site development expenses and streamline construction for large-scale solar installations. Find out more.
• Wind energy: We offer siting and public-process support; environmental services; land acquisition and surveying; geotechnical, structural, electrical and civil engineering and site layout; field tile location; and landowner coordination for your wind turbine projects. Find out more.
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS): Cost savings, improved reliability, increased energy efficiency and renewable energy integration are among the benefits of BESS, which can reduce electricity costs for your customers. Find out more.
• Geothermal energy: Transforming the Earth’s natural heat into a reliable and environmentally friendly energy source has emerged as a stable and efficient option for utilities. We can help you determine how geothermal energy can make a difference to your customers.

Engineer-led design-build

If engineer-led design-build is the ideal delivery for your project, we also offer engineering, procurement and construction oversight for the turnkey delivery of solar, wind and battery storage projects. With engineer-led design-build projects, we can integrate our project team through completion. Using this model, we can eliminate upcharges, reduce your costs by procuring equipment directly and maintain consistency by staying on board through project commissioning.