Kleinschmidt, leveraging a longstanding relationship with DESC since 1988, embarked on a collaborative journey to address this challenge. Our approach began with identifying a client-preferred relicensing process, crafting a strategic plan tailored to DESC’s goals. We facilitated stakeholder issue identification workshops, serving as foundational scoping meetings, and engaged with various groups to outline necessary relicensing studies. Our development of an Operations Model was pivotal, offering stakeholders a clear understanding of the project’s impact

Strategic Navigation: Guided DESC through the complex FERC relicensing process with a tailored strategy that minimized uncertainties and streamlined procedures.

Operational and Economic Preservation: Enhanced stakeholder involvement through transparent communication and collaboration, leading to the development of a mutually agreed-upon Settlement Agreement. This process not only addressed environmental and operational concerns but also fostered a cooperative spirit among all parties involved.