Sectors
Focusing on technology-driven solutions for energy transition, advancing energy efficiency, addressing global climate change, and making good on environmental protection and sustainability have always been part of our DNA. With a dedicated investment banking effort in Energy Transition, Environmental & Infrastructure Technologies dating back to the 1990’s, the principals of NRCA have unparalleled experience and perspective.
We divide Energy Transition, Environmental & Infrastructure Technologies into the following segments:
Energy Management
Managing the efficient flow of electric power from generation to final use. Includes:
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Building automation and controls
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Smart grid / advanced metering infrastructure
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Demand management
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Grid modernization
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Microgrids and other distributed technologies
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Energy consulting
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Data measurement, management and analytics
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Device-to-device (IoT) networks and controls
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Renewable
Energy
Energy generation that does not entail the depletion of natural resources. Includes:
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Wind
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Solar
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Geothermal
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“Small” hydro
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Renewable biofuels and chemicals,
green hydrogen
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System deployment / project management
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Operations, maintenance, consulting
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Grid level storage
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Sustainability
Creating a more sustainable, low-carbon global economy and associated monitoring, reporting, and control. Includes:
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Accurate tracking of Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions data
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Setting and measuring energy efficiency and sustainability goals
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Creating, monitoring, and trading RECs, CO2, and other credits
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Consulting and advising with corporate players to achieve ESG goals
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Global supply chain management
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Beyond energy – social, ethical and governance aspects of ESG
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Mobility &
Logistics
Transition of the transportation fleet to electric power and renewable fuels, along with the associated infrastructure changes. Includes:
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Electric vehicles (EV’s”)
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Autonomous Vehicles ("AVs")
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Charging infrastructure and storage
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Micro-transit
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Fleet management
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Mapping/location technology
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EV charging and alternative fuel infrastructure
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Communications
Infrastructure
Managing the proliferation of communications networks that are critical to the successful growth of the industry. Includes:
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IoT communications infrastructure development and related software
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Management of disparate devices and networks
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Home and office automation
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Commercial and industrial asset management, including remote assets
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Lighting controls / smart cities
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Applications across multiple verticals including smart grid, water, agriculture, transportation, and logistics
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Climate Change Management
Adapting to the inevitable changes associated with global warming. Includes:
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Infrastructure re-design and re-build, incorporating climate change resilience
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Weather/climate technologies
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Drought management and flood control
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CO2 mitigation, sequestering and recycling
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Water & Wastewater
Solutions involving the management of this critical resource. Includes:
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Treatment technologies (membranes, biological, chemical, temperature)
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Supply and distribution infrastructure
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Water sourcing and availability
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Remote location access to clean water
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Industrial and consumer water treatment solutions
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Data management, controls and analytics for water/wastewater systems
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Resource Management
Effective and sustainable management of materials and natural resources. Includes:
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Recycling
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Resource recovery
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Waste management
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Sustainable manufacturing
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Forest management
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Environmental
Solutions
Technologies and services focused on remediating, managing and/or improving the physical environment. Includes:
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Air pollution control
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Solid and hazardous waste management
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Site remediation
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Environmental engineering / environmental infrastructure
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Industrial technologies and services
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Sustainable
Products
Manufacture and distribution of products that support a sustainable environment and enhance human health. Includes:
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Natural food and beverage
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Sustainable and/or recyclable consumer products
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Naturally derived health products
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Sustainable agriculture and evolving agriculture technologies
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