Owner's Representative & Project Management Services
Developing an energy project requires coordination between land, environmental, engineering, Indigenous relations, stakeholder engagement, regulatory approvals, utilities, municipalities, and contractors.
SABR Energy acts as an extension of your team, ensuring development activities stay on schedule and critical milestones are achieved.
What We Manage
Project Planning: Development schedules, Critical path tracking, Budget tracking, Risk management
Consultant Coordination: Environmental, Engineering, Noise, Glare, Geotechnical, Air Quality, Archaeology, Agricultural assessments
Regulatory Management: AUC, AESO, AER, BCER, AEPA, Municipal approvals
Stakeholder Management: Landowners, Municipalities, Indigenous communities, Regulators
Projects We Support
Solar
Wind
Energy Storage Systems
Transmission
Thermal generation
Data Centres and Bitcoin Mining Technologies
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholder engagement is the cornerstone of any successful development and it is essential to have a well-thought out engagement plan laying the foundation for long-term stakeholder relationships. We offer a variety of services related to engagement throughout Western Canada including:
Stakeholder Mapping & Identification
Personal/One-on-one Consultation
Development of Customized Engagement Plans
Development of Engagement Materials
Issues Identification and Providing Strategic Advice for Mitigation
Communications Log Management
Planning & Execution of all Engagement Activities
Design, Execution and Support at Community Open Houses
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Agency Consultations
GIS Mapping for Engagement Support
MARKET PARTICIPANT CHOICE TRANSMISSION LINES
With only a few Market Participant Choice (MPC) transmission lines permitted in Alberta, our team has the expertise and experience to help you successfully navigate the engagement and permitting requirements of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO). Services associated with MPC transmission lines include:
Development and Coordination of AESO NID PIP Requirements
Project Management to Navigate the AESO MPC Process
Development and Coordination of Engagement Materials
Coordination of Other Consultant’s to Avoid Duplication and Improve Efficiency
Design, Execution and Attendance at Community Open Houses
AESO NID PIP Reporting
Preparation and Filing of Facilities Application and Completion of AUC Information Requests
Advice on Project Scheduling and Land Requirements for Asset Transfer
Due Diligence and Constraints Analysis
Several different federal, provincial and municipal policies must be taken into account during project planning to determine the true buildable area. Due diligence and constraints analysis includes:
Review and Analysis of Applicable Policies and Legislation
Researching and Mapping Applicable Constraints
Preparation of Constraints Maps
Preparation of Preliminary Solar Layouts
THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
Projects of all types require third-party agreements in order to complete geotechnical studies and construction activities such as crossing infrastructure with heavy equipment or doing ground disturbance near existing infrastructure. Our team specializes in:
Crossing agreements
Proximity agreements
Road Use agreement
Encroachments
GIS mapping to suppose agreement acquisition
REGULATORY PERMITTING
Various permits are required from municipalities, provincial agencies and sometimes federal agencies for energy development. We will assist you in determining which agencies require consultation and what permit applications are needed for your specific project. Regulatory permitting services include:
Determination of Project Specific Municipal, Provincial and Federal Permitting Requirements
Strategy Development for all Project Permitting
Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) Facilities, Substation, Power Plant and Interconnection Applications
AUC Industrial System Designation (ISD) Applications and Amendments
Ancillary AUC Permit Application and Exemption Applications
Identification and Mitigation of Permitting Roadblocks
Permit Approval and Expiry Tracking
Development Permit Applications, Land Use Amendments/Overlays, Subdivisions and other Municipal Permits
Permitting Road Mapping and Scheduling
Coordination with Other Consultants for Obtaining Permits
LAND ACQUISITION, Land DUE DILIGENCE & FEASIBILITY
Early identification of potential land issues is crucial for project development success. We can help you identify potential issues and constraints, secure the required land rights and register your interests. Land acquisition, due diligence and feasibility services include:
Title & Caveat Review
Option & Surface Lease Acquisition
High-level Constraints Analysis
Site Selection Assistance, Route Planning and Mapping
Site-specific Constraints Mapping
Third-party Agreement Acquisition
Right-of-Way/Easement Acquisition
Caveat/Interest Registrations
Foreign Ownership and Farm Land Security Board Applications
Project Compliance Reviews and Audits
Construction Support/Attendance
Temporary Work Space Agreements
Damage Settlements
