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Resilient Power + Microgrids

Delivering islands of power reliability amid even the most-extreme disruptions.  

Burns offers industry-leading experience in state-of-the-art, resilient energy systems. Our microgrid consulting services create independent networks that are scalable, future-proofed, and cost effective.

Power Distribution

  • Electrical Distribution Infrastructure
  • Interconnection and Utility Negotiation
  • Substations
  • Switchgear
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Distributed Energy Resources & Microgrids

  • Modeling and Optimization
  • Equipment Selection, Sizing and Configuration
  • Interconnection Engineering and Agreements
  • Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Combined Heat and Power
  • Fuel Cells

Planning & Consulting

  • Owner Engineer Advisory Services
  • Distributed Energy Assets Reviews
  • Feasibility and Interconnection Studies
  • Evaluation Of Site-Specific Energy Loads
  • Infrastructure and Existing Condition Assessments
  • Electrification Roadmaps and Phasing Plans
  • Financial and Deal-Structuring Support and Analysis

Burns has expertise in these areas to:  

Inspire with modeling and design solutions that overcome project barriers, avoid costly delays, lower capital costs, and accelerate project delivery schedules.   

Create cutting-edge power infrastructure. Our team has planned, designed or constructed more than 750 MW of sustainable or resilient energy projects.

Deliver year-round power — including grid-connected and stand-alone systems — when it's needed most.  

Meet Our Team

Michael Walton, PE

Vice President, Facilities & Infrastructure – Philadelphia Region

David Smith

Business Development Manager, Power & Utilities

Roger Copeland, PE

Power & Utilities Practice Lead