Advanced Planning and Engineering for Critical Power Infrastructure, Energy Storage and Microgrid Integration
Scale the Future of Energy Infrastructure with TRC
Demand for electrical power is growing at an unprecedented pace, driven by hyperscale data centers, artificial intelligence, transportation electrification and the electrification of buildings and industrial processes. At the same time, grid constraints, reliability risks and regulatory complexity are increasing.
Organizations need energy systems that are resilient, flexible and scalable.
TRC helps clients plan, permit, engineer and implement distributed energy resource (DER) and microgrid solutions that deliver reliable power today and position utilities for long-term growth. We bring together technical, environmental and regulatory expertise to design integrated energy systems that combine onsite generation, energy storage, renewables and utility infrastructure into cohesive, high-performing solutions.
From early planning through construction and commissioning, TRC partners with utilities, developers, municipalities and commercial and industrial clients to deliver critical power infrastructure with confidence.
Why Leading Organizations Are Turning to DER and Microgrids
Distributed energy resources and microgrids are transforming how power is generated, managed and delivered. When properly planned and integrated, these systems can:
- Improve reliability and resiliency
- Support large and rapidly growing loads
- Reduce exposure to grid congestion and outages
- Enable integration of renewables and storage
- Provide long-term cost and operational certainty
TRC applies a systems-level approach to ensure DER and microgrid solutions are technically sound, fully compliant and aligned with each client’s operational and business objectives.
End-to-End Capabilities Across the Project Lifecycle
TRC provides end-to-end DER and microgrid services across the full project lifecycle including:
- Strategy and technical advisory
- Feasibility studies and business case development
- Demand forecasting and utility capacity analysis
- Site selection and alternatives evaluation
- Conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering
- Environmental permitting and regulatory approvals
- Interconnection studies and support
- Owner’s engineer and engineer of record services
- Procurement support and design review
- Construction management and field support
- Commissioning, testing and performance verification
Our teams understand DER and microgrid projects from programmatic, engineering, implementation and policy-driven perspectives, allowing us to anticipate risks and keep projects moving.
Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Power Requirements
TRC supports energy storage and microgrid projects as owner’s engineer, engineer of record and trusted technical advisor. We help clients prepare for future power requirements through:
- Load growth and demand studies
- Wired and non-wired alternative analysis
- Utility coordination and infrastructure planning
- Technology screening and selection
Our owner’s engineer experience includes:
- Energy storage and DER technology assessment
- Solicitation development and proposal evaluation
- Design package review
- Construction-phase owner’s engineer support
- Commissioning plans and test result review
- Pre-acceptance performance verification
Powering Mission-Critical Facilities with Confidence
Hyperscale data centers, AI computing facilities and other mission-critical operations are creating unprecedented demand for new electricity generation.
TRC supports critical power facilities in developing onsite and private-grid energy systems that include generation, storage, renewables and microgrids. Services include:
- Feasibility and power system studies
- Utility and infrastructure planning
- Interconnection engineering
- Onsite generation and storage studies
These solutions are designed to provide high availability, operational flexibility and long-term scalability.
Enabling Utility-Scale DER at Speed and Scale
TRC helps utilities plan, design and implement DER programs and infrastructure, including:
- Solar and battery energy storage
- Microgrids
- Transportation electrification
- Mobile and modular BESS integration
Our work supports utility reliability, resiliency and customer-driven DER adoption while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Who We Support
- Utilities and energy providers
- Data centers and AI infrastructure
- Commercial and industrial facilities
- Municipalities and government agencies
- Campuses and institutions
- Developers and infrastructure investors
Delivering Value Across Applications
TRC supports distributed energy and microgrid solutions across a wide range of applications, from single sites to portfolio-level programs
Utilities and Energy Providers
Planning and implementing DER programs that improve grid resiliency, integrate renewables and support electrification
Communities and Campuses
Deploying community microgrids and local energy systems that enhance reliability and sustainability
Commercial and Industrial Facilities
Supporting behind-the-meter solutions, onsite generation and storage to manage costs and ensure operational continuity
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