Capabilities
Foundation Renewable Energy (FRE) develops renewable energy and distributed energy projects for businesses, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, institutions and public-sector clients across the United States.
Our work begins with understanding the property, its energy requirements and the owner's objectives. From there, FRE brings together the technical, financial and project-development expertise required to identify the right energy strategy, develop the project and carry it through implementation.
Our capabilities include renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, demand management, energy storage and resiliency—supported by specialized expertise in financing and incentive structures that can make comprehensive energy projects economically viable.
Our development activities span the United States, with concentrated experience and active project efforts across multiple states including, Colorado, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. With in house engineering expertise as well as a thoroughly vetted network of partners including EPCs, engineering firms and procurement resources, we bring together all the resources necessary to move projects from concept through construction and operation.
FROM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DELIVERY
FRE manages the critical disciplines required to move renewable energy projects from initial evaluation and design through procurement, construction and implementation.
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Development & Feasibility
Every successful renewable energy project starts with disciplined evaluation. FRE assesses site conditions, energy requirements, constructability constraints, utility considerations, procurement realities, execution risks and primary cost drivers to determine whether an opportunity is truly viable—not just technically possible.
From that foundation, we develop the appropriate scope and implementation strategy, evaluating renewable generation, efficiency and resiliency opportunities alongside project economics, available incentives and other considerations that can materially affect the path forward.
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Engineering & Technical Design
Strong engineering begins with understanding how a proposed energy system will interact with the property, existing infrastructure, utility requirements and the realities of construction. FRE coordinates the technical development required to move from concept to an engineered, constructible solution.
Our work integrates system design, electrical and structural requirements, equipment selection, utility interconnection, permitting considerations and site-specific constraints. Technical decisions are made with constructability, performance, procurement and long-term operation in mind—not in isolation from the rest of the development process.
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Procurement Strategy
Equipment selection can materially affect economics, constructability, schedule and long-term system performance. FRE incorporates procurement early in the development process, evaluating equipment based on technical requirements, availability, pricing, manufacturer support, warranty considerations and compatibility with the overall system design.
Through established manufacturer, distributor and supply-chain relationships, FRE develops and executes sourcing strategies aligned with design and delivery requirements. The objective is not simply to procure equipment, but to ensure that procurement decisions support the technical, financial and performance objectives of the investment.
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Construction & Delivery
Successful execution requires more than a completed design. FRE coordinates the contractors, technical teams, suppliers, utilities and other participants required to move an approved renewable energy system through construction, commissioning and completion.
Depending on the scope and contracting structure, FRE may provide turnkey delivery, engage and coordinate qualified installation partners, or represent the owner where direct contracting with another participant is required. Throughout construction, we maintain alignment between the approved scope, engineering, equipment, schedule and intended system performance.
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Energy & Efficiency
Renewable energy development should begin with an understanding of how a facility actually consumes energy. FRE evaluates utility consumption, demand patterns, building performance and major energy-consuming systems to identify opportunities to reduce energy use, improve operating performance and strengthen the economics of onsite generation.
The analysis may include HVAC, controls, insulation, building envelope, lighting, ventilation and ductwork, electrical infrastructure and peak-demand exposure. These findings can inform efficiency improvements, renewable-energy system sizing, demand-management strategies, battery energy storage and broader facility resiliency planning.
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Incentives & Economic Strategy
Renewable energy economics can be materially affected by incentives available at the utility, state and federal levels. FRE evaluates applicable programs as part of the development process, including utility rebates and performance incentives, state renewable-energy programs and renewable energy credits, and applicable federal tax incentives.
We incorporate these opportunities into the financial analysis and development strategy so owners can understand their potential impact before major design, equipment and capital decisions are made. Where appropriate, FRE coordinates with utilities and other program participants to support incentive requirements and implementation.