CONSULTING SERVICES
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Loan/Grant Administration
Water & Sewer Rate Design Analysis /Restructuring
Master Planning
Program Administration
Financial Feasibility Reports
GIS/IT
Capital Improvement Planning
Pretreatment Permitting
NPDES Permitting
FEATURED CONSULTING PROJECTS
Town of Edisto Beach Rate Study & Financial Feasibility Report
Water and sewer rate study and preparation of a Financial Feasibility Report. Historical revenue and expense trends were evaluated to determine future projections. In conjunction with the Rate Study, a Financial Feasibility Report was also developed.
West Columbia Rate and Capacity Fees Study & Financial Feasibility Report
Water and Sewer Rate Study, conducting a Capacity Fee Analysis, and preparing a Financial Feasibility Report. Recommendations were made, and subsequently adopted to implement a new rate structure for the City that better reflects the cost of service for each customer class, and provides for a more accurate distribution of water and sewer revenue.
Lowcountry Regional Water System Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Cost recovery analysis studies including a comprehensive, independent cost recovery review of rates, fees and charges for the delivery of LRWS water and wastewater services, based on financial and customer consumption data. The rate analysis included a five (5) year projection based on growth, inflationary/indexed adjustments or other factors that may have a direct or indirect impact in the development of the projections. An additional analysis of various charges and fees including the water and wastewater rates, water and wastewater impact fees, fire service fees, water tap fees and wastewater tap fees was also be provided. The study included a comparative rate schedule for regional and statewide water and wastewater providers, and an examination of the existing rates, charges and fees, customer billing data, financial statements, bond requirements, capital improvement plans, cost recovery policies and other data that may be pertinent to a comprehensive analysis and development of the study.
Town of Blackville Sewer System Evaluation
AEC is providing an assessment of the existing wastewater treatment plant in order to evaluate plant performance and identify areas that are in need of upgrades, replacements, or operational adjustments in order to ensure future SCDHEC compliance. Additional services include an evaluation of the Jefferson Davis Academy (JDA) Subdivision Sewer System.
East Richland County Public Service District Sewer Basin Study
Engineering study to develop a wastewater service plan for an area consisting of approximately 500 acres. The scope of work involved an analysis of the proposed area to be served and included the development of future average and peak flowrates from the basin(s) as well as a generalized plan of service.
City of Cayce, S.C. Avenues Drainage Study
AEC conducted a storm drainage conveyance study including pipes and ditches due to persistent localized flooding in the Avenues portion of the City of Cayce. Data compiled was put into a hydraulic model in order to identify portions of the drainage system that were over capacity. The study evaluated a total area of 530 acres comprised of three separate drainage areas.
I-20 Wastewater System Evaluation Study
In connection with the Town of Lexington’s acquisition of the CWS I-20 Regional Wastewater System, a sewer system evaluation study and capital improvements plan was performed in order to identify the condition, capacity, location, and required future capital improvements for the system which includes approximately 101,000 LF of gravity sanitary sewer mains, 50,000 LF of force mains, 450 manholes, and 16 pump stations. The field data was collected by Town staff and then reviewed by AEC’s NASSCO Certified staff. In conjunction with gravity main inspection, a thorough inspection of all sixteen (16) pump stations was performed.
USC Smart Energy Campus Initiative Feasibility Study
Preparation of a feasibility study and development of a comprehensive plan for the transformation of the entire USC campus into a globally recognized “smart energy campus” that thrives on sustainability and energy responsibility – producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions and reducing waste while cutting its deferred maintenance debt and providing new research and learning opportunities for students all funded by the avoidance cost of current energy expenditures.
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