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TRC Companies Further Invests in Infrastructure Capabilities with Executive Hire
February 5, 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, announced that Jay Duncan has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Transportation Practice Leader for TRC’s Environment and Infrastructure Sector. In this role, Duncan will enhance the Company’s focus on advancing strategies to deliver large, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects with transportation agencies in the U.S. With more than 30 years of experience in transportation infrastructure planning and development, Duncan brings a wealth of expertise in all facets of project development, including feasibility studies, master plans, alternatives analysis, environmental analysis, and design and construction. The majority of his experience lies in leading complex infrastructure projects for all transportation modes. “Jay is a seasoned leader with deep expertise and a proven track record of delivering significant infrastructure projects,” said Vijay Gudivaka, President of Environment and Infrastructure at TRC. “I am confident Jay will strengthen our capabilities and position TRC for long-term success in delivering innovative and forward-thinking approaches to transportation challenges faced by our clients.” Prior to joining TRC, Duncan served as Senior Vice President of AECOM’s Global Transportation Planning practice. “I’m excited to be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure,” said Duncan. “I look forward to working with this talented team of practitioners and bringing TRC’s myriad of capabilities to our transportation clients throughout the country, which will drive impactful projects that serve communities for many years to come.” 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 at Linkedin.
TRC Companies Surpasses $2 Billion in Funding for Client Projects Supporting Clean Commerical Transportation and Clean Energy
February 4, 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, announced today that it has surpassed $2 billion in funding secured for clients deploying clean commercial transportation and renewable energy projects across North America. On behalf of its clients, TRC has developed and submitted more than 650 successful grant applications and funding requests, creating new pathways for clients to achieve economic and environmental goals. Building on TRC’s long track record of submitting and managing grants for clients, the company continues to achieve a 90% success rate in its grant applications, a testament to the exceptional industry knowledge and grant writing expertise on TRC’s team. TRC specializes in helping clients secure local, state and federal funding for projects across the United States and Canada involving low- and zero-emission transportation technologies, renewable energy, energy storage and diverse clean energy solutions, including those serving utility client projects. Noteworthy projects that received funding through TRC’s support include: Over $40 million for the JETSI Project, which deployed 100 zero-emission Class 8 trucks across Southern California to operationalize zero-emission freight movement at scale. $44 million for Volvo LIGHTS, an initiative that implemented a blueprint for the complete ecosystem needed to successfully deploy commercial battery-electric trucks. $95 million for the Nevada Gold Mines 200 MW Solar Project, accelerating the decarbonization of mining operations in Northern Nevada. $15.4 million for the Frito-Lay Zero and Near Zero Emission Freight Facility (ZANZEFF) Project in Modesto, CA, to deploy an array of commercially available and pre-commercial ZE and NZE technologies as well as renewable power generation and energy storage. $5 million for Mariposa County Resource Conservation District to develop, demonstrate and deploy environmentally and economically sustainable biomass-to-energy systems for the forest and food waste sectors. $6.5 million for Foster Farms for projects to modify parking yards with EV charging parking stalls and implement emissions-reducing mechanical upgrades at five Foster Farms plants. $4.4 million for Otter Tail Power Company to enhance grid resiliency with next-generation technology. And leadership among several marquis funding programs, including EPA’s Targeted AirShed Grant Program, DOE’s SuperTruck Program, DOE’s Hydrogen Hubs Program, the DOT’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program, and FHWA’s National Electric Vehicle Initiative (NEVI) Formula Program. “We feel privileged to assist forward-thinking companies to achieve their goals to develop and demonstrate the commercial use of some of the most cutting-edge and advanced technologies in the marketplace today,” said Erik Neandross, President, Clean Transportation Solutions at TRC. “Managing multi-million-dollar grant applications can be daunting, but our team’s tenacity and knowledge ensures that our clients will successfully achieve their objectives while they remain focused on their core business activities.” TRC holds a distinct advantage in securing funding for clients, thanks to a team that combines master grant writers with seasoned project developers who bring deep expertise and forward thinking across a wide range of clean energy initiatives. From concept to completion, TRC’s team crafts highly competitive grant applications that emphasize community impact. Additionally, TRC’s extensive experience monitoring over 800 grant programs gives TRC awareness of the criteria agencies use to evaluate those applications, so that TRC can work with clients to enhance project elements for greater likelihood of winning grant funding. By working with TRC, clients are able to tap funding from sources such as Volkswagen Settlement Funds, Federal Highway Administration, DOE, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) programs, and many others. For more information about TRC’s industry-leading incentives services and the Funding 360 program, please visit our Clean Transportation Consulting page. 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.
TRC Companies Selects Pratima Poplai as Chief Growth Officer for Environment & Infrastructure
December 18, 2024WINDSOR, Conn. TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, announced that Pratima Poplai has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer for Environment and Infrastructure. “Pratima brings more than 25 years of experience transforming business development organizations and driving sales through agility, innovation and technology,” said Vijay Gudivaka, President of Environment and Infrastructure at TRC. “Pratima is tasked with delivering resolutions that empower our clients to not only overcome today’s obstacles but to thrive in tomorrow’s landscape. Pratima’s strategic life-cycle expertise will ensure that we align with our clients’ goals and deliver value at every stage of the client journey.” Prior to joining TRC, Poplai served as Senior Vice President, Growth Strategy & Head of Global Business Development for Connected Communities at Parsons Corporation. “I’m thrilled to join TRC and be part of a company with a rich history and culture of providing comprehensive services throughout the entire project life cycle,” said Poplai. “TRC is excellently positioned to address the unique needs of our clients as they adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results.” About TRC Companies TRC is a global leader providing environmentally focused and digitally powered solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the energy transition. With more than 55 years of proven expertise, our tested practitioners deliver innovative resolutions to the toughest challenges facing our critical infrastructure. With a dedicated workforce of over 8,000 professionals, we offer advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services, guiding complex projects from conception to completion. Our commitment to creating new pathways for the world to thrive is unwavering. We help our clients adapt, regardless of the climate in which they operate, to achieve enduring, sustainable 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.
TRC Acquires Garanzuay Consulting, Amplifying TRC’s Energy Transition Consulting Services in Europe
September 26, 2024Garanzuay Consulting provides a foundation in Ireland to continue TRC’s growth and expansion in Europe in support of the energy transition for all energy market participants.
TRC Earns U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Qualification to be a Provider of Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Equivalent Energy Assessments
September 24, 2024TRC can now provide IAC equivalent energy audits to small and medium-sized manufacturing (SMM) firms, who can receive grants of up to $300,000 for implementation of audit recommendations.
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