Utilities

Public and private utilities must constantly evolve to growing populations, aging infrastructure, and changing regulations in order to meet demands. As improvements and updates are integrated, utilities must work at a fast pace to obtain environmental clearance on projects. From project inception to implementation, Rincon understands the broad range of challenges that utilities may face, and has the expertise to provide proven solutions.

Electricity

Rincon provides a range of environmental and engineering solutions to assist utilities in upholding the ever-mounting demand for reliable electrical energy in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. We provide environmental support for routine maintenance and operations, power generation, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We work closely with our clients, often as an extension of staff and as a preferred vendor. We recognize the constraints and costs associated with building and maintaining infrastructure, and are committed to finding effective solutions to minimize both.

Natural Gas

Rincon has provided environmental consulting services to the natural gas industry for more than a decade and has acquired a deep understanding of the industry’s unique challenges. In addition to individual project support, we have guided clients through the development of their in-house environmental programs by establishing environmental review processes, acquiring long-term programmatic permits for routine operations and maintenance activities, creating resource data tracking systems, training staff, and optimizing mitigation costs with programmatic and regional plans. locations for new facilities and equipment.

Telecommunications

From traditional wired services to broadband to wireless, Rincon’s telecommunications experience spans the evolution of the industry. We provide environmental due diligence, FCC NEPA review, FCC Section 106 review, natural and cultural resources (e.g. wetlands and waters, SHPO and tribal consultations), assessments/consultations, environmental site assessments, regulatory compliance, and compliance monitoring. Through years of working on telecommunications projects, Rincon understands the environmental issues companies face when upgrading facilities, installing new equipment, or evaluating locations for new facilities and equipment.