OUR INDUSTRIES
Energy & Utilities
The energy sector is in transformation. Whether you’re managing legacy assets, integrating renewables, or building new generation and transmission infrastructure, environmental performance is now inseparable from operational success.
Ecovision Engineering partners with energy producers, utilities, and infrastructure developers to navigate environmental requirements while maintaining the reliability that keeps the lights on.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Solar, Wind & Emerging Technologies
Renewable projects face unique environmental challenges: large land footprints, wildlife interactions, visual impacts, and construction in sensitive areas. We help developers navigate permitting while protecting project schedules.
→ Solar farm siting and environmental review
→ Wind project bird and bat monitoring
→ Battery storage facility assessments
→ Interconnection and transmission routing
CONVENTIONAL GENERATION
Thermal, Hydro & Nuclear
Legacy generation assets require ongoing environmental management—from water discharge permits to air quality compliance to eventual decommissioning. We provide the technical support that keeps plants running within regulatory limits.
→ Cooling water and thermal discharge studies
→ Air emissions monitoring and compliance
→ Hydroelectric relicensing support
→ Plant decommissioning and site closure
TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
Lines, Substations & Grid Infrastructure
Linear infrastructure crosses multiple jurisdictions and ecosystems. Environmental assessment, route optimization, and construction mitigation require specialized expertise in managing corridor-based impacts.
→ Transmission line routing studies
→ Substation environmental assessments
→ Right-of-way vegetation management
→ EMF studies and public consultation
OIL & GAS
Upstream, Midstream & Downstream
Oil and gas operations face heightened environmental scrutiny. From drilling programs to pipeline construction to refinery operations, we provide the environmental engineering that keeps projects moving through increasingly complex regulatory landscapes.
→ Pipeline environmental assessments
→ Spill response and remediation
→ Facility decommissioning and reclamation
→ Produced water management
Project Lifecycle Support
Environmental engineering from concept through decommissioning.
PHASE 1
Planning & Feasibility
Site screening, fatal flaw analysis, preliminary environmental constraints, and project siting optimization.
PHASE 2
Environmental Assessment
Impact studies, baseline surveys, regulatory applications, and stakeholder consultation programs.
PHASE 3
Permitting & Approvals
Application preparation, agency coordination, permit tracking, and approval condition management.
PHASE 4
Construction Support
Environmental monitoring, compliance inspection, incident response, and mitigation implementation.
PHASE 5
Operations & Decommissioning
Ongoing compliance, permit renewals, end-of-life planning, and site restoration.
“Energy projects don’t stop for environmental issues—they work through them. Our job is to find solutions that keep projects on schedule while meeting every regulatory requirement.”
Energy Practice Lead
Ecovision Engineering
Specialized Capabilities
Technical expertise developed through decades of energy sector experience.
Wildlife Impact Studies
Avian and bat surveys, collision risk modeling, and post-construction mortality monitoring for wind and solar.
Aquatic Assessments
Fish habitat surveys, thermal plume modeling, entrainment studies, and water intake/outfall design.
Contaminated Sites
Site investigation, risk assessment, remediation design, and regulatory closure for energy facilities.
GHG & Air Quality
Emissions inventories, dispersion modeling, offset strategies, and carbon management planning.
Stakeholder Engagement
Indigenous consultation, community relations, public meetings, and social license development.
Emergency Response
Spill response planning, incident support, damage assessment, and regulatory reporting.
Who We Work With
🏭
Power Producers
IPPs, utilities, and generation companies developing and operating power facilities
🔌
Transmission Operators
Grid operators and transmission companies building and maintaining power delivery infrastructure
☀️
Renewable Developers
Solar, wind, and storage developers bringing new clean energy projects to market
🛢️
Oil & Gas Operators
E&P companies, midstream operators, and downstream facilities across the value chain
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work on projects outside Canada?
Yes. While our primary expertise is in Canadian regulatory frameworks, we support international energy projects through partnerships with local consultants. We bring technical expertise while local partners navigate jurisdiction-specific requirements.
How do you handle fast-track project schedules?
Energy projects often operate on aggressive timelines. We staff projects appropriately, work extended hours when needed, and maintain relationships with regulators that help keep applications moving. We’ll tell you upfront what’s achievable and what’s not.
Can you support projects through construction?
Absolutely. We provide environmental monitors, compliance inspectors, and technical specialists who work on-site during construction. We’re on-call for incidents and work closely with construction managers to keep projects in compliance.
Do you have experience with Indigenous consultation?
Yes. Indigenous engagement is critical for energy projects. We support duty-to-consult requirements, develop Indigenous engagement plans, and work respectfully with communities throughout the project lifecycle. We can also support capacity funding arrangements and benefit agreements.
Power Your Project Forward
Tell us about your energy project, timeline, and environmental challenges. We’ll outline an approach that keeps your project moving while meeting every regulatory requirement.
