Projects

Dartmouth College positions itself as a green technology frontrunner

The Ivy League University in New Hampshire is preparing for a steam-to-hot-water conversion, which will make it possible to replace the old fuel oil-fired CHP plant with renewable energy sources.

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Low-carbon energy supply strategy for the City of Cambridge

The City of Cambridge located north of Boston, Massachusetts, USA, shares increasing global concerns about climate change and the many challenges it presents. Cambridge has adopted a Climate Protection Action Plan with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.

Laying a foundation for US offshore wind

Ramboll supported the development of Block Island Wind Farm, the first offshore wind farm in the US, which is expected to power 17,000 homes.

Sniffing out the source of corrosion in new homes

Residential builders and property management teams in Florida and Louisiana faced coincident challenges of odour complaints and unusual corrosion rates for HVAC equipment in some newly constructed homes. Our investigations of the odour complaints led to solving the corrosion problem as well.

Energy efficiency program assistance for the State of Colorado Energy Office

We currently provide oversight for the State of Colorado Energy Office’s energy performance contracting (EPC) program, the third-highest rated program in the US.

Infusing sustainability into hurricane-damaged property

As part of the revival of the city of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, Ramboll worked with architects and developers to transform contaminated industrial riverfront property to outdoor recreational space within an urban area for low- to-moderate income communities in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Flood-risk management and coastal protection at Buzzard Point, Washington DC

Ramboll has been assisting the Department of Energy and Environment in assessing the effect of flooding from the large Potomac River, that flows though the city centre, in terms of rising sea level and storm surges, as well as extreme rainfall.

Water supply risk analysis for data centre expansion

Water used for cooling operations is critical to data center management. A multi-disciplinary team evaluated the security of alternative future water supplies given different jurisdictions, drought restrictions, and local trends in climate and economic growth.

Critical issues review for development of 10 onshore wind farms

Ramboll conducted a critical issues review to help a US client evaluate the viability of 10 sites for the development of onshore wind farms.