The demand for power in the United States is increasing at a tremendous rate. Current power generation capacity is unable to meet this ever-increasing demand, resulting in major stress on the power-producing industry and its customer base. To increase capacity throughout the country, the power industry requires new plant construction, co-generation, better use of emerging technologies and improved transmission and distribution systems. Additionally, the development of renewable energy for distribution on main electricity grid systems has been accelerated over the past 10 years. But this expansion to meet power needs will encounter several challenges, including:   Stringent air and water quality standards   Lack of suitable infrastructure   Decommissioning/upgrade of existing power production facilities. Ongoing discussions over plans to deregulate the electric industry on a national scale further complicate the state of the industry. Faced with increased competition, many traditional power producers are facing budget cuts at a time when demand is on the rise. STS Experience STS has become a dependable resource to numerous power-producing companies throughout the United States. We have developed a range of expertise specifically designed to assist owners in the arenas of infrastructure development and environmental management. Recent solutions for power clients include:   Delivering operational efficiencies in handling waste at coal-fired plants throughout the Great Lakes   Helping secure critical permits for hydroelectric stations in the southeast United States   Providing engineering solutions that made development of a badly needed 300MW facility in the Caribbean possible   Planning and construction support for new transmission and distribution capacity in Wisconsin. These successes stem from our integrated service package focused on meeting the industry's needs in siting, permitting, engineering and construction. That package includes the following product lines:   Civil Engineering   Construction Quality Management   Environmental Management   Environmental Restoration   Solid Waste Management   Transaction Due Diligence   Underground Engineering