Relicensing  hydroelectric  projects in today’s complex regulatory environment is a challenge.

It can take from 5 to 10 years to complete the process.  Relicensing studies cost from hundreds of thousands to tens of million dollars.  Ongoing environmental protection and enhancement costs can substantially increase generation costs.  In most cases generation or operating flexibility is also reduced.

Because relicensing can have major impact on the value of hydro assets, project owners are looking for ways to manage the process for better outcomes.

CAI specializes evaluating the project for life extension and upgrading.  Our goal is to maximize beneficial use of the renewable resource and therefore the value of the generating asset.  Our services include:

• Resource utilization studies required by FERC.
• Project upgrades and repowering.
• Environmental problem solving
• Economic/financial analysis
• Agency consultation and public relations
• Settlement support

CAI brings a wealth of project experience.  We help our clients to avoid pitfalls that have already been identified or overcome on previous projects.