The regulatory process for commercial renewable energy projects in Alberta is relatively new and is continually evolving. Basin has successfully supported Alberta Utility Commission (AUC) approvals for numerous solar energy projects, through a changing regulatory climate. Providing regulatory guidance and management through the process, we have followed these projects from planning to post-construction, including the development and implementation of Post-Construction Monitoring & Mitigation Plans (PCMMP) to the satisfaction of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (AEPA). Basin maintains a skilled team of in-house experts in environmental planning & permitting, wildlife, wetlands, fisheries, soils, and contaminated sites who are accustomed to the unique challenges of renewable energy projects.

For initial project planning, Basin can work with your team to identify potential environmental sensitivities, study, and reporting requirements for future regulatory approvals. We can develop detailed maps with recommended setbacks to ensure effective and efficient project siting. Basin can then work to develop all required environmental reports and supporting documents in support of AUC approval. During construction, Basin is accustomed to developing and implementing environmental construction monitoring programs to ensure ongoing due diligence. Post-construction, Basin has extensive experience in implementing and managing PCMMP programs with wildlife staff based out of southern and northern Alberta.

Electrical Utilities & Power Services:

• Project Siting and Desktop Assessment

• GIS-Based Mapping and Lidar Analysis

• Specialized Wildlife and Rare Plan Surveys

• Post-Construction Monitoring & Mitigation Plans

• Construction & Operation Mitigation Plans

• Water Act Approvals for Wetland Disturbance

• Pre-Construction Bird Nest Sweeps and Monitoring

• Pre-Disturbance Site Assessments (PDAs)

• Conservation & Reclamation (C&R) Plans

• Interim Monitoring Site Assessments (IMSA)

• Environmental Construction Monitoring and Reporting

• Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments

• Remediation/Remedial Action