Nuclear energy is poised to play an increasingly important role in meeting future energy needs. We are ready to support your project with expertise across the nuclear project lifecycle.

From site selection, planning, and permitting through design, mitigation, construction, regulatory compliance, and operations, our multidisciplinary teams help clients identify risks and navigate complex requirements. We also bring 15 years of experience working under an NQA-1 quality program for geotechnical laboratory and materials testing services. Learn more about our nuclear energy services.

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Environmental Permitting and Planning

Services to protect essential avian species and habitat

Whether your project follows a linear corridor or spans a large acreage site, thoughtful environmental planning can help protect project timelines, natural resources, and surrounding communities.

Our environmental planning services include avian surveys that identify potential concerns early and inform permitting and project decisions. Learn how we protect species and habitats while supporting your project goals.

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Solar

Could your solar foundations be overdesigned?

Managing frost heave risk is an important part of solar foundation design in regions with seasonal freezing and shallow groundwater. To account for potential uplift forces, projects often rely on industry-default adfreeze stress values, but those assumptions may not reflect actual site conditions. Reducing the adfreeze stress value from 1,500 to 750 PSF could produce $1 million or more in savings for a 100 MW solar site.

Terracon’s adfreeze stress laboratory test provides site-specific data to help optimize foundation design. Our testing has supported design values well below the industry default value or number, which can help reduce pile lengths, lower material costs, and improve installation efficiency. Learn more about adfreeze stress testing.