Green

Acquisition Expands Firm’s Renewable Energy Capabilities

Windsor, CT – TRC Companies (TRC) announced the expansion of its environmental and renewable energy capabilities with the acquisition of Shoener Environmental (Shoener), a Pennsylvania based firm that consults on the development and permitting of renewable energy projects and greenfield development projects.

“By acquiring Shoener Environmental, TRC is cementing itself in the environmental space and setting a new bar for “full service,” said Chris Vincze, TRC CEO. “The acquisition of Shoener strengthens TRC’s robust, integrated renewable energy solutions and expertise in ecological systems nationally. This acquisition comes in parallel with our recent acquisition of 1Source Safety & Health, and aligns with TRC’s overall growth strategy.”

Based in Dickson City, Pa. and founded in 2004, Shoener has cultivated a robust client list for its expertise in environmental, wind, solar and engineering solutions. Serving clients across the country, Shoener has presence in eastern and western Pennsylvania, Colorado, and California.

In 2020, TRC has supported nearly 1,000 renewable energy projects for 200 solar, wind, hydro and storage clients. TRC’s teams support renewables development projects from concept to operation, covering all phases from site selection and evaluation to environmental planning and permitting, engineering and design and due diligence and transaction support.

The acquisition of Shoener brings approximately 20 environmental consulting and engineering experts to TRC with experience in federal, state, and local regulations and technical issues of wetland and ecological systems management, water quality protection, civil engineering, and GIS.