Jacques Whitford provides effective life cycle consulting to the utility sector. Whether addressing concerns from historical operations or planning for the energy demands of the future, we work side-by-side with our utility clients to solve their most challenging issues.

We serve diverse aspects of the utility sector, including thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, alternative and renewable power generation, former manufactured gas plant sites, energy transmission and distribution, and telecommunications.

From planning to remediation, we have established a track record for understanding and resolving the unique issues faced by utilities, with in-depth experience giving us the ability to deliver customized, expedient solutions. Our services include:

Thermal Power: On issues as diverse as air and water-borne plant emissions, permitting, environmental monitoring and assessment, Jacques Whitford has developed its reputation as a premier consultant on thermal power projects.

Hydroelectric Power: From small-scale hydro to some of North America's most substantial hydro development projects, Jacques Whitford has demonstrated its diverse capabilities and expertise.

Nuclear Power: Projects have ranged from environmental management, assessment, stakeholder consultation and development of strategies to managing low-level nuclear wastes, major facilities decommissioning, environmental due diligence, monitoring, and risk assessment.

Power Transmission & Distribution: Jacques Whitford is an international leader in power transmission and distribution, having served as lead consultant or significant team member on a substantial number of onshore and offshore energy and electrical transmission systems. Our services have included geotechnical and geophysical engineering, environmental and socio-economic studies and assessments, emergency response planning, environmental effects monitoring, and risk assessments.

Telecommunications: We have worked on a variety of telecommunication initiatives in the design and implementation of marine cables, and onshore cables and facilities.