Brickhouse Environmental

Solar Site Development

 
One of the major reasons for the recent push for alternative energy sources remains our country’s dependence on foreign oil. However, a more local issue is driving the current solar market in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania will deregulate the electricity industry during the upcoming year. This will result in a potential increase in rates of 40 to 50%. In an already dismal economy, many manufacturers, industries and commercial clients will have a hard time adjusting to a spike in their overhead cost structures. One option that has become more and more viable is solar power. 
  
With over 30 years of experience in the Land Development industry, Brickhouse Environmental now offers Site Development Engineering to solar companies in the Tri-State area. Whether installing a 300kW solar system on a commercial roof or dwelling or a 10 acre solar farm, Brickhouse Environmental offers a full
suite of services necessary for a successful project
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Services Offered:
 

·     Site Inspection / Client Meeting

·     Township Ordinance Review

·     Township Supervisor Coordination

·     Environmental Site Investigation Report & Base Plan Mapping

·     Preliminary Site Sketch

·     Legal Coordination with Environmental Attorney

·     Preliminary Geotechnical Soil Borings for Initial Application

·     Detailed Geotechnical Soil Borings with Report for Foundation Support

·     Wetlands Mapping

·     Land Title Survey (ALTA/ACSM)

·     Topographic Survey (Existing Features Plan)

·     Utilities Survey

·     Aerial Mapping

·     Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (if lender required)

·     Erosion & Sedimentation Plans

·     NPDES Permit (greater than 1-acre disturbed)

·     Stormwater Infiltration Testing

·     Concrete Sub-Grade Foundation Verification

·     Structural Engineering Design & Inspection

·     Zoning Approvals

·     Preliminary and Final Land Development Approvals

·     Environmental Impact Study