EEI 2017 Form 10-K

Table of Contents Government Task Order Contracts We have numerous task order contracts with state and federal governmental agencies which contain indefinite order quantities and/or option periods ranging from one to seven years. Services provided under these contracts include numerous environmental assessment projects with the U.S. Navy, engineering and oversight of pollution remediation, and other hazardous waste remediation activities for various state entities. We also prepare environmental impact assessment documents for federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management. Energy New technology and increasing demand for less carbon intensive and more sustainable use of resources presents complex challenges to energy developers and providers. To keep pace with growing energy needs worldwide, we provide services to all phases of energy development by conducting critical feature/fatal flaw analyses, social and health impact assessments, feasibility and siting studies, field surveys, permitting, construction inspection and compliance monitoring. As public participation has become increasingly important, EEI has developed specialized tools and techniques for successful stakeholder engagement. · Electric Transmission Our comprehensive approach to transmission project siting and permitting has developed from experience on over 16,000 miles of transmission line, including underwater and underground DC lines, urban rebuilds, and renewable generation interconnections. We prepare feasibility studies, evaluate alternative routes, analyze environmental impacts, and acquire needed certificates, approvals, and permits for electric transmission facilities worldwide to bring renewable energy from its source to regional population centers as well as to upgrade aging infrastructure. Recognizing the increasing need for proactive public involvement, we work closely with our clients to effectively engage stakeholders and identify environmental constraints, community concerns, and permitting requirements early. · Pipelines To date, we have worked on more than 250 projects in the pipeline industry involving more than 50,000 miles of pipeline systems. Our extensive experience includes route selection, evaluation of alternatives, field surveys, regulatory compliance and permit support, preparation of environmental monitoring and restoration plans, and environmental inspection, including development of quality assurance specifications. · Offshore Energy Global demand for renewable energy has stimulated the development of new technologies for generating energy from ocean currents, tides, waves, and thermal resources. The rising demand for fossil fuels, particularly natural gas, has expanded the exploration and production of offshore oil and gas reserves and global trade of liquefied natural gas (“LNG”). The LNG industry in the United States has seen dramatic changes in the last few years. The rapid development of shale gas resources has advanced the U.S. from having to import natural gas to now producing natural gas in excess of domestic needs. This has transformed the U.S. LNG marketplace from one where LNG import terminals were being permitted and constructed to one where LNG export terminals are now being permitted and constructed. E & E has worked with clients to develop offshore and onshore LNG import and export terminals and associated pipelines. We have extensive experience conducting siting, environmental analyses, and permitting for offshore energy projects worldwide, including wind farms, wave energy converters, deep water ports, floating production storage and offloading facilities (“FPSOs”), and subsea pipeline and electrical transmission cables. We guide clients in developing successful permitting strategies and provide comprehensive environmental and regulatory support for offshore energy projects. We prepare third-party Environmental Impact Statements (“EISs”) and Environmental Impact Assessments (“EIAs”), Deepwater Port Applications, and Federal Energy Regulation Commission (“FERC”) Environmental Reports (“ERs”). We also perform siting/feasibility studies, plankton surveys, marine mammal acoustic impact modeling, dredging impact studies, coastal zone consistency evaluations, risk assessments, and marine vessel traffic studies, and develop and implement comprehensive plans for stakeholder engagement/outreach. 6