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K&A Services

End-Power Generation Services

We provide power generation consulting and power generation services for electric utilities, independent power producers, and industrial clients across North America.
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Scaling Infrastructure

Power Generation Services Across Every Asset Type

Our power generation engineering services span the full lifecycle of generation assets - from conceptual feasibility and detailed engineering through modernization, retrofit, and compliance programs.  

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Our power generation consultants bring deep operational and engineering experience to every engagement from coal and hydropower modernization through renewable integration, balance of plant engineering, and control system upgrades.
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Technical Excellence

Core Power Generation Capabilities

Power Plant

Plant
Modernization

Engineering assessment and redesign of aging generation assets to extend asset life, improve efficiency, and bring facilities into compliance with current environmental and operational standards. K&A’s power plant consulting work covers coal, hydro, and combined-cycle plants, with experience across phased modernization programs that keep generation capacity online during works.
Control System

Control System
Upgrades

Replacement and modernization of legacy DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems across generation facilities. Our power generation consultants assess existing control architectures, specify modern replacements, and manage the transition from legacy systems to current-generation platforms without compromising plant availability or reliability.
Power Plant

Balance of Plant Engineering

K&A’s power generation engineering services cover the full balance of plant scope - mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural systems that support primary generation equipment. This includes auxiliary power systems, cooling systems, fuel handling infrastructure, and electrical interconnection to the transmission network.
Pollution Control

Pollution Control
Design

Engineering design for environmental compliance retrofits at thermal generation facilities, including emissions control systems and wastewater management engineering. Our power generation consulting team designs retrofit solutions to meet current and anticipated regulatory requirements while minimizing impact on plant output.
Generator Breaker

Generator Breaker Replacement

We evaluate existing equipment condition, develop replacement specifications, and provide engineering oversight for generator circuit breaker replacement programs at thermal and hydro generation facilities.
Analysis

Seismic
Analysis

Structural and equipment seismic assessments for generation facilities in seismically active zones, including qualification studies, upgrade recommendations, and engineering design for anchorage and bracing improvements to meet current seismic standards.
Automation Concept

Plant Automation & Cybersecurity Compliance

Structural and equipment seismic assessments for generation facilities in seismically active zones, including qualification studies, upgrade recommendations, and engineering design for anchorage and bracing improvements to meet current seismic standards.
Hydropower

Renewable Integration & Hydropower Engineering

Engineering support for hydro modernization, run-of-river generation improvements, and the integration of renewable generation assets into existing generation portfolios. Our DER & Renewable Integration practice works directly alongside our power generation consulting team for projects that span traditional and renewable generation.
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Proven Impact

Who We Serve

Our power generation consulting and engineering services support organizations across the full generation spectrum:
Electric Utilities

Electric Utilities

(IOUs, co-ops, municipals)
Contractors

Independent Power Producers (IPPs)

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Developers

Industrial

Industrial Clients

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Case Studies

Generation Control System Modernization Program

Delivered multi-site DCS and SCADA modernization across a utility's thermal generation fleet, managing legacy system assessment, replacement engineering, and commissioning while maintaining generation availability throughout.

Utility Service Territory

Location

32,000+

System deficiencies identified

18,000+

Utility poles analyzed

Provided Services

Distribution Engineering
System Analysis
Maintenance & Upgrades
System Studies
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Case Studies

Balance of Plant Engineering Program

Provided balance of plant engineering for auxiliary systems at a utility-scale coal facility, covering auxiliary power redesign, cooling system upgrades, and fuel handling improvements as part of a phased modernization program extending asset operating life.

New York State

Location

24 Projects

Within modernization program

Up to 765kV

High-voltage expertise

Provided Services

Power Delivery
Distribution Engineering
Project Management
Field Services
Project Controls
Document Controls
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Pollution Control Retrofit Program

Designed environmental compliance retrofits for a thermal generation facility - including flue gas treatment and wastewater management systems - while serving as owner's representative through construction and commissioning.

New York State

Location

24 Projects

Within modernization program

Up to 765kV

High-voltage expertise

Provided Services

Power Delivery
Distribution Engineering
Project Management
Field Services
Project Controls
Document Controls
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Hydropower Modernization Program

Provided engineering assessment and modernization design for a run-of-river hydro facility, covering turbine-generator evaluation, control system upgrades, and interconnection engineering through regulatory permitting.

New York State

Location

24 Projects

Within modernization program

Up to 765kV

High-voltage expertise

Provided Services

Power Delivery
Distribution Engineering
Project Management
Field Services
Project Controls
Document Controls
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FAQs

Frequently Asked
Questions

What types of generation assets does K&A’s power generation consulting cover?

K&A’s power generation consulting covers coal, natural gas, hydropower, and renewable generation assets. Our engineers have experience across plant modernization, control system upgrades, balance of plant engineering, pollution control design, and NERC CIP compliance programs.

Do you provide power plant consulting for NERC CIP compliance?

Yes. K&A’s power plant consulting includes NERC CIP cybersecurity compliance assessments, gap analysis, remediation engineering, and ongoing compliance support for generation assets subject to bulk electric system requirements. Our team stays current with NERC CIP version releases and works directly with utility operations and IT security teams during implementation.

Can K&A manage construction and commissioning on generation projects?

Yes. Our power generation engineering services connect directly with K&A’s construction and project management capabilities. Our Project & Construction Management team provides owner’s representation, construction oversight, and commissioning support on generation projects. For projects requiring full EPC delivery, our EPC Services team provides turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction.

What software and analytical tools do your power generation consultants use?

Our power generation consultants work across the major power systems tools, including ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, EMTP/ATP, and PSS/E, as well as DCS and SCADA platforms from major generation control system vendors. We also use CYME and ASPEN for protection coordination work on generation interconnection projects.

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