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Take the Right Approach to Implementing DERMS
March 27, 2025Implementing DERMS can come with challenges. By understanding the unique challenges related to DERMS and adopting the appropriate strategies to mitigate potential pitfalls, utilities can effectively integrate and coordinate DER deployment to align with regulatory commitments and broader business objectives.
TRC receives 2024 EBJ Business Achievement Award for ART-PFAS technology
March 26, 2025New technology is the first of its kind for removing PFAS in groundwater WINDSOR, Conn. TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, has been recognized by Environmental Business Journal (EBJ), for a novel technology known as “ART-PFAS” co-invented by TRC’s Nidal Rabah, PhD and Accelerated Remediation Technologies, Inc. (ART) (patent pending). ART-PFAS is a green, cost-effective and efficient technology that can concurrently remediate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS –and volatile organic compounds impacts in groundwater and soil in the saturated zone and capillary fringe. ART-PFAS (owned by ART) is the only proven active in-situ alternative to pump-and-treat to remediate PFAS-impacted groundwater. “We are honored to be recognized by EBJ for this groundbreaking technology,” said Christopher Vincze, Chairman and CEO of TRC. “This technology has the promise of helping solve one of the greatest challenges of removing man-made chemicals from groundwater in a cost-effective way. Nidal and the team at ART are creating new pathways for our clients and our communities, making the Earth a better place to live.” ART-PFAS is designed to remove PFAS through in-well groundwater circulation and foam fractionation/ stripping using air sparging/soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE) systems. Groundwater circulation enhances soil flushing across the water table and the capillary fringe. The technology can be installed as stand-alone or integrated into existing AS/SVE systems while achieving extremely stringent cleanup standards and minimizing waste, energy, treatment and compliance requirements for a fraction of the additional costs and efforts compared to pump-and-treat. ART-PFAS was implemented at a site in New Jersey by retrofitting an existing AS/SVE system with an ART-PFAS well. Within a few months, PFAS concentrations in groundwater of 2,000-3,000 ng/L were reduced by 50 to 100 percent in the test well and up to 40 percent in a monitoring well. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) concentrations that ranged from over 400 to 1,000 ng/L were successfully reduced below EPA drinking water Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4 ng/L. PFAS concentrations in soil were reduced by 50 to 65 percent. PFAS was enriched by 100-300 times in the recovered foam (vs. groundwater), while generating only about 50 gallons of residual liquid after circulating over 500,000 gallons of groundwater (10,000 times less water volume vs. pump-and-treat for aboveground management). The 2024 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIII on April 2-4, 2025, in San Diego. About TRC TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ 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 #16 on ENR’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. About ART Founded in 1996, Accelerated Remediation Technologies, Inc. (ART), specializes in innovative soil and groundwater remediation solutions. The ART In-Well Technologies are designed to deliver effective and efficient treatment by leveraging proven groundwater circulating well principles. The versatility of ART In-Well Technologies has proven successful at thousands of installations in treating a broad spectrum of contaminants—such as chlorinated and petroleum compounds, MTBE, 1,4-dioxane, and PFAS — even in complex subsurface geological formations. More than just a service, soil and groundwater remediation is our ART.
TRC unveils new Integrated Planning & Advisory Practice at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 to help utilities thrive in an evolving energy landscape
March 24, 2025Firm to showcase integrated solutions that drive resilience, affordability and sustainability WINDSOR, Conn. TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the Energy Transition, will showcase its latest solutions at DISTRIBUTECH International 2025, the premier event for the utility industry. DISTRIBUTECH will take place March 24-27 in Dallas, where TRC will exhibit at booth #5536. The energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by AI, real-time data systems, regulatory pressures, increasing need for reliability, a surge in power demand driven by data centers, and decarbonization efforts. At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, TRC will demonstrate how it is assisting utilities in addressing these challenges through innovation, integrated solutions and forward-looking strategies that foster a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future. “Utilities face a crucial challenge of how to keep up with growing grid complexity while maintaining efficiency and reliability,” said Craig Cavanaugh, President of TRC’s Intelligent Grid Solutions Sector. “Our global team brings decades of utility sector expertise and cutting-edge IT/OT integration capabilities that uniquely positions us to support utilities as they prepare to meet the demands of a decentralized, flexible and resilient energy future.” At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, TRC is expanding its services with the launch of Integrated Planning & Advisory, a strategic offering designed to help utilities navigate the increasing complexity of the energy landscape. As grid modernization, decarbonization, resilience and regulatory changes reshape the industry, utilities need a holistic approach that aligns regulatory, operational, customer and market strategies to drive effective and cost-efficient solutions. This expanded service provides the expertise, tools and insights utilities need to make informed decisions in an evolving market. Led by industry veteran Matthew Green, who brings two decades of experience driving transformative energy initiatives, Integrated Planning & Advisory ensures utilities are prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead. “This expansion allows TRC to offer our clients a streamlined, agile approach to utility modernization, enabling organizations to transform their operations, optimize their processes and unlock their full potential,” said Ed Myszka, President of TRC’s Power Sector. “This integrated approach to energy planning and operations allows us to leverage technology, advanced analytics and flexible grid solutions to enable our clients to proactively manage risk, optimize investments and create a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future.” Prominent TRC DISTRIBUTECH Sessions: Program highlights featuring the TRC team include: AI for Data Quality and Asset Management – Utility University Monday, March 24 , Room C148 8:00 AM Todd Slind, VP, Open Data and Development Utility Workforce Development Challenges and Solutions Wednesday, March 26, Room C155 1:00 PM Morteza Talebi, Chief of Workforce Development – TRC Learn more about TRC’s solutions, speakers and networking opportunities at DISTRIBUTECH or stop by Booth #5536. About TRC Companies TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ 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 #16 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.
How ISOs, RTOs and Utilities Can Effectively Manage Massive Data
March 20, 2025In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and utilities face unprecedented challenges in managing vast amounts of data.
TRC Earns A- for Climate Disclosure for Second Year in a Row
March 17, 2025WINDSOR, Conn. TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, earned a top score of A- from CDP (previously branded as the Carbon Disclosure Project). This is the second year TRC achieved an A- rating, placing the company in the Leadership band. Scoring in CDP’s Leadership band demonstrates TRC’s dedication and commitment to lowering emissions and the company’s impact on a more sustainable future. As part of TRC’s Net Zero by 2040 commitment, the company purchases 100 percent renewable energy for our 140 offices, and in the 2024 reporting year, TRC reduced our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30 percent over our baseline in 2019. TRC’s strategic focus is helping clients adapt to and mitigate climate risk through transformative solutions that further the energy transition. TRC’s team of 8,000+ practitioners assists clients with planning and implementing decarbonization strategies; exploring and executing new technologies (e.g., hydrogen, RNG, CCUS); designing and applying resiliency strategies and solutions; and navigating voluntary and mandatory climate disclosures. In fiscal year 2024, 67 percent of TRC’s gross revenue was derived from climate-related solutions. “We are honored to be recognized for a second time for our climate leadership,” said Karen Lutz, Vice President of Corporate Sustainability. “These ratings highlight our dedication to leading by example and engaging our entire value chain in combating climate change.” About CDP CDP is a not-for-profit entity that provides a global disclosure system for investors, companies and cities to publicly disclose their climate governance systems, risks and opportunities, strategies and associated metrics and targets. About TRC Companies TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ 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 #16 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.
Development and Types of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs)
March 15, 2025There are vast resources, including publications and guidance documents on the topic of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs), and the term “CSM” can mean many different things to different people depending on their technical area of expertise and their expectation about the goal or purpose of the subject CSM
Publication Featured in Critical Reviews in Toxicology
March 13, 2025A risk assessment of mechanics who changed chrysotile asbestos containing brakes and other vehicle components in the 1950s-early 2000s era: an update on the 2004 evaluation by David W. Brew, Michael E. Stevens, Arthur M. Langer and Dennis J. Paustenbach.
Cybersecurity Threats Lead NERC to Modify CIP Standards
March 11, 2025Cybersecurity threats to the Bulk Electric System (BES) are escalating, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics to target critical infrastructure.
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