DER & Energy Efficiency
As the demand for distributed energy resources continues to grow, Prime Partners Engineering delivers the technical expertise and project management needed to bring complex energy projects to life. From planning and design through implementation and closeout, our team provides reliable, end-to-end support that helps utilities, developers, and public agencies achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
Resiliency Hub Feasibility Program- Groundswell
Prime Partners Engineering supported Groundswell in evaluating potential Resiliency Hub sites across Maryland through comprehensive technical assessments and preliminary engineering. Services included site evaluations, solar and battery feasibility studies, utility and electrical infrastructure assessments, conceptual system design, and utility production analysis.
PPE developed Level 2 and Level 3 feasibility reports, including recommended system sizing, single-line diagrams, site plans, resiliency hub configurations, implementation timelines, and engineering recommendations to support grant funding and future project implementation.
Dominion Energy IAD Solar Carport
Prime Partners Engineering supported Dominion Energy in developing the 30% design for a 2 MWac solar carport at Dulles Airport’s Green Lot as part of the broader 100 MW solar initiative with MWAA. The project includes two separately metered 1 MWac arrays to optimize interconnection and financial incentives.
PPE completed site and interconnection evaluations, developed the preliminary design package for the EPC bid process, and coordinated with Dominion Energy and MWAA to ensure a cost-effective, code-compliant design.
Coatesville Boiler Commissioning: Engineering Support, Field Oversight, Commissioning & QA/QC
Prime Partners Engineering provided commissioning support for Constellation Energy, including construction-phase verification and post-installation validation of complex mechanical and control systems. Our services included commissioning planning, functional performance testing, BAS/BMS validation, contractor coordination, and final commissioning documentation.
PPE successfully supported the commissioning of boiler equipment, pumps, piping, combustion air and venting systems, and integrated building controls, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.
EV Charging Infrastructure Design
Prime Partners Engineering provided engineering and design services for the installation of dual-port EV charging stations at Constellation Energy’s Crane Generation Plant. The project included evaluation of existing electrical infrastructure, design of a dedicated EV distribution panel, and development of construction-ready engineering documents.
Services included field surveys, project scoping, design development, construction documentation, contractor bidding support, construction administration, and project closeout.
Howard University (HU) NEM Solar Project – Volt Energy
Prime Partners Engineering provided technical consulting and project management services for Volt Energy’s Howard University Phase II NEM Solar Project. The 1.7 MW solar installation serves seven campus buildings, including facilities connected to Howard University’s high-voltage loop and Pepco’s network system, advancing the university’s clean energy initiatives.
Prime led project planning, feasibility analysis, budgeting, utility coordination, technical reviews, and interconnection planning, working closely with Pepco to address system integration, protection requirements, and load balancing for successful project delivery.
1.8MW Paradise at Parkside Community Solar Interconnection
Prime Partners Engineering provided end-to-end project management for New Columbia Solar’s 1.8 MW Paradise at Parkside “Solar for All” community solar project. The project included twenty-four (24) utility interconnections to existing Pepco pad-mounted transformers, expanding access to renewable energy for low-income residents.
Prime managed project planning, utility coordination, permitting, structural facility design, cost and schedule management, construction oversight, and project reporting to successfully deliver the interconnection from planning through completion.