Renewable Energy – Electrical Consultants Inc.

Ceremonial Groundbreaking – Glacier Energy Park BESS

Micah Reimann — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:00:39 +0000

EPC Services Company and Electrical Consults Inc. are proud to support the integration of battery energy storage at Glacier Energy Park, an existing 210-megawatt wind farm in Northern Montana, between Cut Bank and Shelby. This project reflects our ongoing commitment to the sustainable energy industry, which began with our key role in the original construction and engineering of Glacier Energy…

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ANNOUNCING PROJECT COMPLETION: Hardin Solar 1 Facility

Micah Reimann — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:23:09 +0000

ECI is excited to share that construction on the Hardin Solar 1 Facility is complete! Site developer Invenergy and owner Dominion Energy recently held a dedication ceremony for this 150-megawatt renewable project. Located in Hardin County, Ohio, Hardin Solar 1 is Dominion’s first solar project in the Buckeye State.[1] Hardin Solar 1 is the first facility built in the three-phase site…

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American Clean Energy Week Explores the Future of U.S. Power

Micah Reimann — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:36:27 +0000

This October 25 – 29th celebrates the inaugural American Clean Power Week! This week, ECI is entering into a national conversation about the future of clean energy in the U.S. This year’s theme is the United States of Clean Energy, commemorating the fact that all 50 U.S. states now produce and utilize clean energy. The U.S. is undoubtedly in a clean energy boom: with over 186 gigawatts of…

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September 22nd is Energy Storage Day

Micah Reimann — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:25:45 +0000

In 2021, reliability is at the forefront of the energy industry’s mind. Throughout the past year, the U.S. energy trade has been rocked by extreme weather conditions, cybersecurity attacks, and an increased demand for residential power consumption due to stay at home orders. Traditional and renewable energy sources alike are looking to increase grid reliability. Today is Energy Storage Day…

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August 24th Celebrates Hydropower Day

Micah Reimann — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:26:11 +0000

The U.S. is, undoubtedly, entering an era of widespread renewable energy. In 2020, renewable energy accounted for 12% of the total U.S. energy consumption, a record-setting high. But while wind and solar power options continue to get a lot of press, these aren’t the only renewable power sources at our disposal. August 24th is Hydropower Day, a day dedicated to celebrating one of the oldest sources…

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ECI and EPCS Rank High in ENR’s Annual Reports

Micah Reimann — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:16:38 +0000

ECI continues to climb the ranks of Engineering News Record’s annual engineering and construction industry listings! ENR ranks as one of the premiere publications in the design and construction industry. We’re proud to announce ECI ranked #168 overall in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms in the United States, with a specialized ranking of #21 in power! Additionally, ECI ranked #9 in wind and solar power…

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Saticoy Energy Storage Project Brings Power Grid Dependability

Micah Reimann — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:07:14 +0000

Saticoy Battery Energy Storage, one of the largest battery energy storage facilities in the United States, is officially in operation! This 100-megawatt storage system stores enough solar energy to power the city of Oxnard, California for four hours, or all of Ventura County for 30 minutes. Mitigating outages and bringing dependability to the power grid, Saticoy will help maintain a reliable…

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Celebrating Global Wind Day 2021

Micah Reimann — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:18:20 +0000

Happy 2021 Global Wind Day from ECI and EPCS! Wind’s rapidly becoming a popular power option across the United States – in fact, in 2020, more wind power was installed in the United States than any other year in history.[1] But wind’s not a new power option – not globally, at least. Did you know that, as early as 5,000 B.C., humans have been using wind power to propel boats?[2] We’ve…

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Announcing Commercial Operation: Sundance Wind

Micah Reimann — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:54:56 +0000

Announcing the start of commercial operation at Sundance Wind Energy Center! Located in Woods and Major Counties, Oklahoma, this 199-megawatt wind project is joined with two other wind projects, the 999-megawatt Traverse Wind Energy Center and the 287-megawatt Maverick Wind Energy Center, to make up the North Central Energy Facilities. Developed by Invenergy, this monumental wind energy…

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PROJECT COMPLETION: Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center

Micah Reimann — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:44:48 +0000

Blooming Grove for a blooming spring – what a great way to start the season! ECI is excited to announce that Invenergy’s Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center is officially in commercial operation! This 250-megawatt wind facility is located in McLean County, Illinois. Invenergy estimates that Blooming Grove generates enough renewable energy to power 69,000 homes. ECI partnered with Invenergy on…

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