First Nations Energy Summit

We are attending the 2025 First Nations Energy Summit!

FNES is the only event in British Columbia focused exclusively on advancing First Nations leadership in the clean energy and electricity sectors. The conference's theme is Transforming Communities: Empowering Indigenous Leadership for a Sustainable Energy Future, and will feature inspiring panels, high-impact plenaries, and a bustling trade show. The conference will bring together more than 80 First Nations, as well as partners across industry, government, and academia.

Meet the Team:

Marc Rose - Growth Director, Canada

Georgina Fisher - Power Lead, Western Canada

Gregory Lee - Business Lead, Land and Water

Chelsea Webb - Environmental Geoscientist

David Crockett - Principal (Powerhaus - Part of SLR)

Jacob Fountain - Director of Project Management (Powerhaus - Part of SLR)

How We Can Help:

Our team of experts provide services through all project stages, from origination through planning and design, construction, operation, and repowering and decommissioning.

Origination

Transactional Due Diligence

Renewable Energy Technical Advisory (integrated as an expanded early-stage category)

Site Screening and Feasibility Assessment

• Preliminary Solar Resource / Energy Yield Potential (energy modelling)
• Interconnection Proximity and Feasibility
• GIS-based Land Constraints (setbacks, shading, access, constructability)
• High-level Permitting and Environmental Red Flags

Interconnection Strategy and Utility Engagement

• High-level Interconnection Study Support
• Early Engagement Strategy (with the utility)

Procurement Advisory

• Market Technology Surveys
• Early-stage Budgetary Cost Estimates
• RFP Preparation Guidance and Management
• Vendor Evaluations / Preliminary Quotes

Risk and Mitigation Planning

• Technical, Environmental, Schedule, CapEx/OpEx Risk Identification
• Mitigation Measures and Recommendations

Regulatory Strategy and Approvals Planning

Cross-Sectoral Feasibility Planning (e.g., mining and renewables)

Planning & Design

• Regulatory Strategy and Applications
• Siting, Routing and Constraints Assessments
• Environmental Impact Assessment, Approvals and Permitting
• Public, Agency, and Indigenous Consultation and Engagement
• Wildlife, Wetland, and Vegetation Assessments
• Fisheries and Aquatic Assessments
• Noise, Vibration, and Acoustic Assessments
• Surface Water and Groundwater Assessments
• Stormwater Management Design
• Visual Simulations and Impact Analysis
• UAS (Drone) and Field Surveys
• Initial Site Development Planning
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Environmental Site Assessments
• Hearing Support and Expert Testimony

Engineering & Design Sub-Stages

Preliminary Designs

• Preliminary Single-line Diagrams
• Preliminary Solar Array/BESS Layouts
• Energy Production Modelling
• Major Equipment Options and Trade-offs

Concept Designs

Detailed Designs

Construction

• Environmental Management Planning
• Permitting
• Environmental Inspection and Monitoring
• Commitments Tracking
• Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
• Spill Response Planning

Operation

• Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
• Spill Response Planning

Repowering & Decommissioning

• Permit Updates and Amendments
• Environmental Inspection and Monitoring
• Reclamation and Site Closure Planning
• Contaminated Site Management
• Land Remediation