U.S. Solar Energy Production Enjoys Biggest Ever 2nd Quarter Increase in 2017

The United States solar energy industry installed 2,400 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the second quarter of the 2017 fiscal year, representing the industry’s largest-ever increase.
Benefits of Landfill Gas Energy Projects

Environmental engineers are called upon to design facilities that transform landfill gas (LFG) into energy in a process that also significantly reduces methane emissions.
Hurricane Irma – Help for Businesses

HSA Golden is working tirelessly to help Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Irma get back on their feet and back in business. We’re here for you. Let us know how we can help.
Global Warming Update: Earliest Recorded Crossing of the Northwest Passage

Setting a record of dubious distinction, MSV Nordica, a Finnish icebreaker, glided through the 900-mile Northwest Passage at the earliest date in history, according to the Associated Press.
Recycling Facts & Tips for a Variety of Materials

HSA Golden was been a contractor to Waste Management for many years, and they’ve put together an excellent, comprehensive guide for recycling a wide variety of materials, in addition to detailing how much energy and landfill space the recycling of these materials will save.
Navigating the Permitting Process for Waste to Energy Facilities

The permitting and compliance phase of a Waste to Energy (WtE) project can be complex and lengthy. However, experienced environmental engineering firms can help navigate this process smoothly if they thoroughly understand it.
Air Quality Standards of the Clean Air Act

Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to set standards to limit pollutant concentrations discharged into the air (emissions) from a variety of sources, such as steel mills, chemical plants, and utilities.
Converting Biomass Feedstock into Fuel to Create Energy

Biofuels created from the conversion of feedstock play an important role in reducing carbon emissions by lessening our dependence on fossil fuels. This reduction in carbon emissions is essential in the effort to control climate change.
HSA Golden Included in List of Top Engineering Firms

We are very pleased to be included in the Orlando Business Journal’s list of top engineering firms. Thank you, Governor Rick Scott, for your acknowledgement and kind words.
Waste to Energy Technologies – The Benefits and Challenges

Waste to energy technologies are processes designed to convert waste materials to useable energy in the form of electricity, heat, or both.