How Can Private Utility System Owners Ensure the Future of Their Assets?
Across the country, numerous water utility owners are buckling under the weight of burdensome operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Unfortunately, those expenses can quickly cause the owners/operators financial hardships. You may have wondered what can be done...
NYSDEC to Revise Uniform Procedures Act (UPA) Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is proposing revisions to the Uniform Procedures Act (UPA) regulations which are codified in 6 NYCRR Part 621. As of August 17, 2022, the public comment period has begun, where the NYSDEC is...
How Do You Value the Resiliency of Utilities?
Written by: Nikita Oarcea & Matthew Krumholtz Publicly and privately owned utilities in the United States spend billions of dollars per year to meet the water, wastewater, electric, broadband, and other needs of the country. With the increased frequency and...
Department of Energy Launches “Energy Earthshots” to Take a Shot at Climate Change
The Department of Energy’s latest initiative, “Energy Earthshots,” aims to accelerate breakthroughs of affordable and reliable clean energy solutions within the next decade. These breakthroughs are what’s needed to tackle both worsening climate change and the goal to...
e-Manifest Update on NY Hazardous Waste Provisions
On April 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) updated the enforcement discretion letter that implements certain provisions of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) e-Manifest Rule in New York State and...
A Request for Applications (RFA) for Brownfield Grant Funding Has Been Issued
The New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) announced that approximately $4,000,000 in Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program grant funding is available to advance community revitalization and the designation of Brownfield opportunity areas. This blog will...
The Route to Healthy Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 22, 2022, that $59 million in funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is now available for the Clean Green School Initiative. The NYSERDA initiative aims to help...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part Three: Waste, Permits, and Prevention Plans
Are there areas of expertise that your construction company has trouble fulfilling? It might be a smart move to hire an experienced consultant. A consultant can help you save time and money in a variety of areas. Construction Spoils Management The amount...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part Two: Safety, Air Monitoring, and Environmental Monitors
Owners of construction companies know that meeting contractual obligations on projects can be arduous. You don’t have to go it alone though, having a knowledgeable consultant in your corner can help your company operate more efficiently. Some of the areas in which a...
Do You Need a Consultant? Part One: Cost Estimating, Means & Methods, and Shop Drawing
Running a successful construction company is demanding. Owner/operators may find that it can be difficult to finish projects on time and within budget. So, what can you do to keep your company competitive while meeting contractual obligations? Many companies turn to...