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Conclusion

A renewable energy project represents a strong future-focused investment for a utility company. If you’re considering implementing a renewable energy project, you’ll need a consulting, engineering and construction management partner who values efficiency, careful planning and accountability. At TRC, we help clients execute major renewable projects. Discover how TRC can take your renewable idea and make it a reality.

Hydrocarbons to Renewables: A Complete Guide

Learn all about transitioning from hydrocarbons to renewables.

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1. Renewables Economics

Transitioning to renewable energy requires examining its economic impacts.

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2. Environmental Impacts

Moving from hydrocarbons to renewables will benefit the environment in many ways.

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3. Renewables Transition

Many alternative energy sources are available, each with its own pros and cons.

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4. Construction Planning

Once you’ve decided to invest in renewable energy technology, you’ll need to understand the process.

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5. Speak With the Experts

TRC can help companies navigate their transition from hydrocarbons to renewables.

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Why Transition to Renewables?

Although hydrocarbons will remain an important source of energy and a building block of manufacturing, renewables are a booming industry with substantial growth projections. Renewable energy technologies are evolving every year as existing solutions grow more efficient and new solutions arise. They represent the next frontier for energy providers and their partners.

The societal transition from hydrocarbons to renewables will require many projects and investments. Renewable energy projects benefit the environment and the economy. They help to reduce carbon emissions and pollution, serving as a safer and more sustainable energy source. They’re an excellent investment thanks to helpful financing programs and high return on investment (ROI).

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Plan Your Renewable Energy Projects

Renewable energy development projects require careful planning along with flexibility. They can be time and resource-consuming, and they present unique challenges. The process involves:

Clean, renewable energy sources represent the future of electricity generation, slowly replacing hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons in the form of fossil fuels require replacement for several reasons. Their collection and use generate serious environmental and public health concerns, contributing to climate change, rendering vast strips of land uninhabitable and resulting in harmful contaminants. While hydrocarbons will not disappear any time soon, now is the best time to invest in emerging alternative solutions.

Choosing the best site can be complicated, involving many different factors. You’ll have to consider costs, restrictions and other concerns. You’ll need to be close enough to essential resources while not being too close to populated areas. Site selection will depend on the type of renewable project.

It’s vital to address all possible environmental impacts before beginning design and implementation. Renewable projects affect local ecosystems, so mitigating environmental concerns is a top priority. Although renewable energy sources tend to be better for the environment than mining and burning hydrocarbons, they are not faultless.

The design phase presents an opportunity to address site-specific challenges and prepare for construction. The right engineering partner will help you optimize performance and ensure structural soundness.

Only after careful research and planning can construction begin. Proper planning will help you avoid obstacles during construction.

Managing risks is important, as renewable projects often present legal, technical and financial concerns.

Alternative energy technology harnesses the energy ever-present in the environment. Some solutions involve producing energy from the rays or heat of the sun itself. Others use the temperature variations or movement of the ocean. Others still use the hot steam from within the earth’s surface, the pressure present in bodies of water or the constant winds above the ground.

Utility companies should invest in renewable energy technology. If you’re interested in doing so, consider partnering with TRC. The experts at TRC can help you take your renewable energy project from concept to construction, helping you maximize efficiency and minimize risk every step of the way. Learn how TRC can help you bring your renewable project to life — contact us with any questions!

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