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 provide effective lifecycle consulting 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.
Click here for a list of our expertise and services- 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 broad 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 in this area include 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.