Public awareness of climate change has renewed interest in developing hydropower projects at existing dams and existing water supply infrastructure.  Many owners are interested in additional revenue to be gained from hydropower development to offset ongoing facility operation and maintenance costs.  Renewable energy tariffs and financial incentives have also stimulated a rebirth of this technology.

Successful hydropower  developers use innovative approaches to project selection, permitting, design, equipment selection and implementation to control cost risks that can ultimately defeat the purpose of the project.

CAI helps owners to rapidly assess the hydropower potential of their existing facilities or greenfield sites.  We use our practical experience, analytical tools, and cost data developed on previous projects to efficiently evaluate the potential at your facilities while minimizing your up-front cost risk.  We can also explore ways to upgrade your existing hydropower facilities to increase your revenue.

Hydropower Expertise:

• Feasibility studies
• Upgrading/repowering  of existing facilities
• Permitting, exemptions & FERC licensing
• Engineering design
• Water to wire bid packages
• Design-build
• Construction Management

Representative CAI Project Experience