Hydroelectric Project Licensing

Cardno ENTRIX provides comprehensive hydroelectric project licensing services. We are involved in some of the most prominent hydroelectric licensing projects nationally, offering our clients innovative solutions to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing challenges.  Our seasoned hydro experts address both resource issues and project needs, while helping identify appropriate options for mitigating environmental impacts—all with the overall goal of developing project alternatives acceptable to proponents and regulatory authorities.

Successful licensing of a hydroelectric project requires a team experienced in maneuvering the complex and lengthy regulatory relicensing process—and Cardno ENTRIX has been actively engaged in hydroelectric project licensing work for more than 25 years. Our Hydroelectric Project Team has extensive knowledge identifying innovative strategies for preparing successful License Applications and Settlement Agreements.  We have served a diverse range of clients utilizing the Integrated Licensing Process, the Alternative Licensing Process, the Enhanced Three Stage Consultation, and the Traditional Three Stage Consultation Process.

Related Services:	Project Examples:
NEPA Compliance Strategic Planning, Negotiations and Settlements Resource Studies Facilitation and Public Involvement Section 4(e) Conditions and Section 10(e) Annual Charges Project Operations Modeling and Alternatives Analysis Endangered Species Act, Section 7 Consultation Cultural Resources Section 106 Compliance License Compliance	Enloe Hydroelectric Project Big Creek No. 4 Hydroelectric Augusta Canal Hydropower Project Licensing Nantahala Area Hydroelectric Projects Relicensing of the Prospect 1, 2 & 4 Hydroelectric Project Tapoco Hydroelectric Project Collaborative Relicensing Process Similkameen River FERC Preliminary Permit and Feasibility Yadkin-Pee Dee Hydroelectric Project