RE+ 2026

Come Hang Out with Terracon’s Renewable Energy Experts

Join Terracon at RE+ 2026 to connect with environmental, geotechnical, and construction professionals helping advance renewable energy projects nationwide. Our teams bring practical insight and integrated services to help clients identify constraints, manage risk, and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Booth C7314
Central Hall
Las Vegas Convention Center

Why Connect with Terracon?

Terracon supports solar, wind, battery energy storage, and power generation, transmission, and distribution projects nationwide. Our multidisciplinary teams provide environmental, geotechnical, and construction services that help clients navigate regulatory requirements, understand site conditions, and advance projects with confidence. 

With more than 8,000 professionals in over 200 locations, we combine local expertise with national resources to support renewable energy development across diverse geographic and regulatory environments. 

Meet Our Poster Presenters

Terracon professionals are helping advance conversations around protected species, biodiversity, environmental compliance, site development, and renewable energy project delivery. Visit our posters and connect with presenters during dedicated poster sessions to discuss practical solutions for managing environmental risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Poster Sessions
Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Wednesday, Nov. 18
11 a.m. – noon; 2-3 p.m.

Aaron Valenti, Senior Staff Scientist
Title: The Rescission of “Harm”: What Changes for Developers? A Case Study Exploring Changing Endangered Species Act (ESA) Pathways
About Aaron: Aaron Valenti specializes in environmental planning and permitting, including Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, wetland delineations, and protected species habitat assessments. His experience includes supporting large-scale solar developments throughout the Southeast.

Chrissy Bienz, M.S., Project Scientist
Title: Non-Invasive Hibernacula Surveys for Bats: Tools to Help Derisk Linear and Non-Linear Energy Projects Early in Site Selection
About Chrissy: Chrissy Bienz has more than 10 years of experience supporting natural resource projects involving wetlands, wildlife habitat assessments, protected species consultation, and bat surveys. She serves on Terracon’s Protected Species Committee and is a subject matter expert for protected species projects.

Kristen Deason, M.S., PWS, Senior Associate, Group Manager
Title: Beyond Mitigation: How U.S. Renewable Energy Projects Can Help Shape Emerging Biodiversity Net Gain and Nature-Positive Markets
About Kristen: Kristen Deason is an ecologist with more than 14 years of experience helping energy, infrastructure, and development clients navigate environmental constraints and opportunities, including permitting, ecological restoration, conservation planning, and compliance.

Kirsten Smith, M.S., AWB, Senior Staff Scientist
Title: Thinking Outside the Burrow: Adaptive Survey Methods for Western Burrowing Owls
About Kirsten: Kirsten Smith has 10 years of experience supporting environmental and natural resource projects. Her experience includes project management, field data collection, environmental reporting, GIS, and quality control.

Tina Ruble, Program Manager
Title: Designing with Purpose: A Holistic Approach to Site Development
About Tina: Tina Ruble has more than 20 years of experience supporting development and infrastructure projects through environmental due diligence, permitting, regulatory compliance, site investigation, and remediation. Her experience includes renewable energy, power transmission, and data center projects nationwide.

Areas of Expertise

Explore Terracon’s full range of environmental, geotechnical, materials, and regulatory services supporting power generation and transmission projects.

Connect with Our Team

Whether you’re evaluating a site, advancing a project through development, navigating permitting requirements, or supporting long-term operations, Terracon’s professionals are ready to help. Stop by Booth C7314 to connect with our team and learn more about our integrated approach to renewable energy project delivery.