Project Development and Enhancement

FRom concept to operation and beyond

With decades of experience in everything from development to management of industrial to utility scale energy projects, we have the skills to take your project to the next level.  Whether you're in the beginning stages of building your concept, or have a fully operational plant, our experience and expertise can help you reach your full potential.  PHW Energy is also highly experienced in turning your project's byproducts into significant revenue streams.

Fuel Development and Enhancement

WE get our hands dirty so you don't have to

Your project is unique.  We specialize in developing, enhancing, and even customizing all types of fuels for your specific application.  Let us find a fuel that is just as unique to improve your overall operations from heat rate to emissions to operating margin. 

Process and Organizational Improvement

Let us take your project to the next level

We've been around the block a few times and have an eye for detail.  Our team has turned failing projects into well-tuned profit producing machines and good operations to top quartile performers.  We'll analyze your current operations, compare to top industry performers, and close the gaps in key business performance areas.  Our established industry relationships and ability to identify and negotiate new raw material and sales contracts can open up new revenue opportunities for your project.   

Financial, Risk, and Regulation

30 years in the energy industry teaches you a few things

Through the vast combined experience of our team on everything from obtaining $100s of millions in project financing to negotiating long-term agreements with utilities to dealing with federal, state, and local governments, we're able to get your project over the hurdles and onto construction and operation.

We don't stop here:

Fuel Development and Enhancement

• Development of cutting edge fuels from animal byproducts
• Valuation and design of processes converting animal products to energy fuels, fertilizers, and alternative use of byproducts
• Public Utility Commission approvals – need for power, renewable energy certificate and REC measurement methodology approval

Project Development and Enhancement

Financial, Risk, and Regulatory

• Economic feasibility analysis – capital projects, design improvements, fuel switching
• Financial forecast modeling and project economic analysis 
• Non-Recourse Project Finance 
• Regulatory Approvals
  • Public Utility Commission approvals – need for power, renewable energy certificate and REC measurement methodology approval
  • Environmental Regulatory permit application development and approval – Air, water, etc...
  • Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) approval for tall structures
  • Qualifying Facility Certification - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Land Use/Zoning Approval
  • Non-Hazardous Secondary Material (NHSM) applications from creation to approval

Process and Organizational Improvement

• Definition and clarification of key business processes; value opportunities for improvement relative to top performing competitors
  • Identify and obtain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for the process/industry
  • Synthesis/analysis of performance data – data is only useful if it provides insight
  • Define, prioritize and implement action items to close performance gaps
  • Measure progress and adjust direction and priorities
• Leading teams in cultural change that enhances performance and builds the desire for excellence
• Bring clarity to team and individual responsibilities and expectations 
• Address the common roadblocks that limit effectiveness