Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Consulting Services

AEI is a leader in providing multi-disciplinary assessment solutions for the renewable energy sector. We understand that renewable energy clients have their own unique approach to real estate risk.

Our Renewable Energy Team provides innovative and customized solutions based on our Client’s needs, goals, location, and the ever-evolving technology in the renewable energy field. AEI has been providing environmental consulting services for over 30 years with experience that expands from wind farms in Oklahoma to solar farms in Iowa’s corn fields, to Alternative Fueling Stations across the Interstates of the U.S.

Our team’s thorough knowledge of pre-development, land planning, design and engineering, and environmental services have delivered solutions for alternative and renewable energy projects across the country.

AEI’s Alternative & Renewable Energy Consulting Services

Pre-Development & Due Diligence

Permitting Strategy, Planning, and Implementation
Critical Issues Analysis (CIA)
Feasibility Studies
Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
GIS Services
Preliminary Layout and Design Option Planning
NEPA & CEQA Compliance
Utility Interconnection Application & Agreement Support
Incentive Application & Agreement Support
Wetland Delineation and Permitting
Threatened and Endangered Species Assessments
Cultural Resource Assessments
Preliminary Desktop Analysis
Tribal Consultation

ALTA Survey & Zoning

Licensed Survey
Aerial Mapping
Topographic Surveys
Tree Height Surveys
Boundary Surveys
Zoning Analysis Reports

Design & Engineering

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Structural Engineering
CAD Services
Environmental Remediation
National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Erosion Control Plans (ECPs)

Additional Renewable Energy Consulting Services

ESG Sustainability Reporting
Climate Risk and Property Resiliency Assessments
3rd Party Peer Reviews
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Feasibility Studies
Energy Ordinance Compliance Review & Verification
Energy Audits
Flicker Analysis
Noise Assessment Analysis

The AEI Difference

AEI is a leader in providing multi-disciplinary assessment solutions for the renewable energy sector. We understand that renewable energy Clients have their own unique approach to siting, development, and acquisition risk. Our Renewable Energy Team provides Client-centric strategies with a high level of service, including:

Innovative methodologies and approaches based on the Client’s needs and goals
A nimble team that can tailor the services as both the project and the field evolve
Owner/Manager services to guide the project’s objectives
Resources and expertise in all areas of renewable and alternative energy, that include:
- - Onshore Wind Solar (utility and community)
  - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)
  - Hydrogen Fueling Stations

At AEI, we take pride in what we do. We care deeply about making a difference in our communities, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future. It is our honor to partner with Clients who are working towards these same goals.

How AEI’s Renewable Energy Team Can Support You

Our Clients are leading the way in innovative alternative and renewable energy solutions to provide a cleaner future for us all. The best way to ensure a clear path forward is through innovation, cutting through red tape, and building trusted partnerships with open lines of communication. Our goal is to serve as an extension of our Client’s team, and clear communication is an integral part of that process.

AEI’s Renewable Energy Team can assist during the planning, design, permitting, development, construction, and commissioning stages of our Client’s projects. We provide a tailored approach in which we first gather and analyze data on the project’s feasibility, understand the project’s objective, identify the best approach(es), and provide our Clients with the best cost-saving, time-sensitive, and reasonable options to execute. Our proven track record will give you peace of mind and certainty of execution along every step of the development process.

How AEI is Preparing for the Future

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts enormous increases in renewable energy projects in both the coming short-term and the long-term. AEI is actively helping our Clients navigate the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which has created provisions to support the growth and development of renewable and alternative energy projects. Our Renewable Energy Team has continued to stay informed as opportunities and technology in the industry have evolved.

AEI’s mentality is that we are energy agnostic. We believe all clean energy is viable and serves collectively to combat climate change. We support community solar initiatives as they empower our communities, create more viable options for reduced clean energy rates, and aid underserved people and places. Big changes take time, and as things shift, hybrid sites with battery power to assist wind and solar are becoming more common.

Beyond wind and solar power, AEI is also focusing on environmental cleanups. Our team is experienced in brownfield redevelopment, effectively repurposing blighted properties into greenfield sites with clean energy facilities. As land usage becomes an issue, redevelopment of existing properties is crucial to support the deployment of renewable and alternative energy.

AEI Renewable Energy Consultants

AEI has offices, personnel, and resource support groups located across the United States with staffing resources to manage end-to-end solutions for all projects.

Reach out to speak with one of our Renewable Energy Team members today.