Traditional Power | Verdantas

We empower our clients with the insights, strategies, and support they need to thrive in an ever-evolving power market landscape.

In an era marked by the evolution of the electric utility industry, utilities are faced with critical questions regarding the fate of older coal-fired power plants. While some plants continue operations to meet ongoing demand, others stand at the crossroads of decommissioning or repurposing. At Verdantas, we recognize the complexity of these decisions and stand ready to provide comprehensive solutions.

Expertise in Decommissioning and Repurposing

We are renowned for our comprehensive expertise in environmental, regulatory, brownfield redevelopment, and remediation, specifically designed to tackle the complex challenges of plant decommissioning and repurposing for the traditional power market. Our holistic approach addresses every aspect of the redevelopment process to ensure a smooth transition from operational facilities to new purposes, all while adhering to stringent environmental and regulatory standards.

Strategic Partnerships for Seamless Execution

Our success in the traditional power sector is bolstered by strategic partnerships with site developers, demolition and salvage companies, remediation experts, and excavation/earth-moving specialists. This collaborative network enables Verdantas to pool a wide range of skills and resources, ensuring the seamless execution of decommissioning and repurposing projects. By leveraging these partnerships, we navigate regulatory landscapes and implement sustainable waste management practices to maximize project value and minimize environmental impact.

Embracing the Future of Electric Utilities

At Verdantas, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are at the core of our mission as we assist utilities in navigating the evolving challenges and opportunities of the electric utility industry. We are committed to partnering with clients, offering our expertise and resources to support the transition toward more sustainable and efficient power generation and distribution methods. Our goal is to facilitate this transition to benefit both our clients and the environment, marking a new era of progress and sustainability in the traditional power market.

Plant Closures, Decommissions, and Repurposing

Navigating the intricate process of plant closures and decommissions demands a blend of strategic foresight and operational efficiency. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise in managing this transition seamlessly, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing returns. Whether repurposing existing infrastructure remediating legacy impacts or facilitating the transition to cleaner energy alternatives, our tailored solutions help optimize outcomes for our clients.

Coal Combustion Residuals Management

In the wake of shifting regulatory landscapes and heightened environmental consciousness, effective management of coal combustion residuals has emerged as a critical priority for the electric utility industry. Leveraging our deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, best practices and standards, Verdantas provides comprehensive solutions for the safe and sustainable management of coal combustion residuals and associated impacts, mitigating risks and optimizing environmental performance.

Analyzing Environmental Liability

We specialize in assessing environmental liabilities financially, aiding in corporate reporting, reserve-setting, and asset retirement obligations. With decades of experience, we provide independent expertise in cost estimation and probabilistic analysis. Our services support various scenarios such as merger/acquisition due diligence, financial negotiations, liability transfers, and insurance evaluations. We offer invaluable insights into future costs, assisting in deal negotiations, reserve setting, and liability management strategies. Our team has supported transactions of varying scales, from single sites to large portfolios, nationally and internationally, with liabilities ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars.

Brownfield Redevelopment

Verdantas has developed an innovative process for supporting redevelopment of Brownfield sites. This process includes initial feasibility screening assess the potential to redevelop the site for renewable energy uses followed by a more detailed economic analysis. Verdantas can then support deal structuring, power purchase agreement negotiations, project financing, environmental studies and permitting, design / build engineering, and project startup in support of creating revenue generating assets.

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