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ESA’s experts in environmental planning, permitting, biological resources, and cultural resources, among other technical services, continue to serve our energy clients and partners with valuable consulting services across the country. Through our technology services, we are advancing project efficiencies in the ways we serve our clients. In response to the continuous uptick in the activity and demand in the energy market, the firm is continuing to prioritize our Energy Market, and we are investing in growing our team. Read on in this issue of ESA Connects to learn more about what our team is doing in this critical infrastructure space.
Leslie Moulton-Post
President/CEO
Looking Ahead to 2025
It continues to be an exciting time to work with clients in the Energy Market!
Early this year, we shared trends to watch for in 2024, and much of it came true—we saw growth in solar, momentum for offshore wind development on the West Coast, and a continued determination to improve the nation’s transmission network.
As is the case with any transition to a new administration in the White House, it’s harder to predict what will happen in the coming years. Based on what I am seeing in the marketplace, we will serve our clients by continuing on our trajectory with solar development and providing emphasis on alignment in the transmission space with grid reliability and upgrades.
This means our team will continue to be nimble and adaptive, and part of this will be keeping you informed of important news and updates throughout the year. We have already taken important steps in growing our Energy Market Team to expertly respond to shifts in the market to better serve you, our clients and partners.
Stay tuned for more updates and keep an eye out for ESA as a major sponsor at the 2025 American Clean Power Siting & Permitting conference in April—we are thrilled to be a sponsor this year! See you in Seattle!
Let’s stay in touch,
Sharon
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Anticipating Changes to Cultural Resources Review Procedures for Major Infrastructure Projects
ESA is closely tracking potential regulatory changes under NEPA and the National Historic Preservation Act that could impact the review of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Learn more »
The Intersection: Energy and Transportation
Southern California Community Development Director Tamseel Mir shares how California's bold zero-emission targets are driving significant investments in innovative energy sources and infrastructure, poised to revolutionize the state's transportation sector. Learn more »
Charged Up: Battery Storage Demand Continues
Since 2020, the U.S. has installed more than 20 gigawatts (GW) of battery storage, and an additional 24 GWs will be installed by 2025. See how these projects are enhancing grid resilience, maximizing clean energy use, and overcoming industry challenges. Learn more »
Is CITAP the Right Approach for Your Energy Project?
The Department of Energy's new CITAP Program is revolutionizing the permitting process for critical interstate transmission projects. Learn how this streamlined and coordinated approach could accelerate your energy project's timeline and ensure smoother regulatory approvals. Learn more »
ESA Makes Key Additions to Energy Market Team
In response to market demand, we are investing in our team with several key hires who enhance our ability to provide clients with the specialized range of expertise for projects involving renewable energy, battery storage, and transmission and distribution. Learn more »
U.S. Supreme Court Tackles Evaluation of Effects in NEPA
Read the synopsis of the December 10 hearing, where the court considered whether NEPA requires an agency to study environmental impacts beyond the proximate effects of an action over which the agency has regulatory authority. Learn more »
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