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TRC ranked No.5 in Environment Analyst’s U.S. Environmental & Sustainability Consulting

WINDSOR, Conn . — TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC),a global professional services firm and member of WSP providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, ranked No. 5 in Environment Analyst’s latest US Environmental & Sustainability Consulting Market Assessment. The report, researched and curated by Environment Analyst, identifies the leading U.S. consultancies in the environmental and sustainability (E&S) consulting sector based on their E&S consulting revenue from financial year 2024. The report is based on data from 29 leading US E&S consulting firms, which account for 78 percent of the total US market. About TRC Companies TRC, a member of WSP, stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our combined team of approximately 83,000 tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project.  TRC is ranked #17 on ENR’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

TRC Receives 2025 EBJ Business Achievement Award for Groundbreaking Sediment Remediation Technology

WINDSOR, Conn . — TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm and member of WSP providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, received a Business Achievement Award from Environmental Business Journal for developing the Adaptive Active Remediation Cap for Sediment (ARCforSe). ARCforSe is a patent-pending, innovative solution co-invented by TRC’s Dr. Nidal Rabah, John Rice and Barrett Culp. ARCforSe is a novel in-situ alternative to dredging, designed to actively remediate contaminated sediment. ARCforSe targets a wide range of organic contaminants, including non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins and furans, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and volatile organic compounds. Building on TRC’s patented NAPL Trapping Cap and in-situ foam fractionation technologies, ARCforSe serves as an adaptive Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) system that can be used as an active alternative or supplemental remedy to dredging, while enhancing natural restoration processes. This innovative technology combines containment, removal and degradation of contaminants as they migrate from sediment or groundwater to surface water. Key remedial processes include in-situ foam fractionation and recovery, stripping, flushing, biodegradation, and a cap toe vent to trap NAPL. ARCforSe is designed to minimize waste, energy and material consumption, and compliance needs, and mitigate site access constraints making it a green, efficient and cost-effective solution for sediment remediation. “ARCforSe represents a significant advancement in sediment remediation technology,” said Rabah, Senior Vice President at TRC. “By offering a sustainable and effective in-situ alternative to dredging, ARCforSe is helping to address some of the most challenging environmental issues while supporting natural restoration and reducing environmental footprints with substantial cost and time savings.” About TRC Companies TRC, a member of WSP, stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our combined team of approximately 83,000 tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project.  TRC is ranked #17 on ENR’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

TRC’s Gale Hoffnagle Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Environmental Business Journal

WINDSOR, Conn . — TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC),a global professional services firm and member of WSP providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, is proud to announce that Gale F. Hoffnagle, Senior Vice President and Technical Director, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Environmental Business Journal (EBJ). This recognition celebrates Hoffnagle’s extraordinary contributions to air quality consulting over his remarkable 57-year career. A Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and Board-Certified Environmental Scientist (BCES), Hoffnagle is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in air quality modeling, meteorology and permitting. His groundbreaking work in meteorological modeling for complex terrains and Class I area air quality analysis has set the standard for the industry. Throughout his career, Hoffnagle has been described by colleagues as “one of the giants in his field,” known for his technical clarity, steady judgment and unwavering integrity. His leadership roles include serving as President of the Air & Waste Management Association, the Association of Certified Meteorologists and the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Hoffnagle’s dedication to education and innovation has earned him numerous accolades, including the Lyman A. Ripperton Award for contributions to environmental education – the only non-professor to receive this honor. Reflecting on the honor, Hoffnagle said, “Receiving this Lifetime Achievement Award is truly humbling. It’s been an incredible journey to contribute to the field of air quality and environmental science, and I’m grateful to have worked alongside so many talented professionals who share the same passion for protecting our environment. This recognition inspires me to continue advancing solutions that make a meaningful impact.” The Lifetime Achievement Award from EBJ highlights Hoffnagle’s enduring impact on the environmental industry and his role in shaping the future of air quality solutions. About TRC Companies TRC, a member of WSP, stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our combined team of approximately 83,000 tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project.  TRC is ranked #17 on ENR’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Reliability Gain Hidden in Your Reclosers

FERC Approves Milestone 3 Grid Reliability Standards for Renewable Energy IBRs

On February 19, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a set of five new grid reliability standards developed by …