Renewable Resources :Resource and Land Use Planning
Many decision makers face challenges as they evaluate project feasibility, set policies and plan for their communities. The ever-changing regulatory climate requires seasoned practitioners and technical expertise. ESA provides clients with certified specialists—including AB 32 verifiers and LEED APs—to help navigate this new landscape and adapt to the effects of climate change and limited resources.
Our balance of strategic policy and planning skills with technical rigor sets us apart from other firms. We collaborate with clients to develop environmentally sensitive plans and projects that satisfy local, state, and federal permitting and regulatory requirements.
Specialized Services
- Carbon offset and sequestration program design and documentation
- Community and ecosystem adaptation plans
- Development feasibility (constraints/opportunities, due diligence)
- Greenhouse gas inventories, mitigation, and emissions reduction
- Life cycle carbon footprints
- Metrics development and performance measurement
- Organics diversion
- Sustainability assessments, audits, and benchmarking
- Urban design guidelines