Perspectives
Celebrating Zero Emissions Day: a day focused on encouraging the reduction of the use of fossil fuels in daily life and promoting the use of renewable energy.
The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applications will be received from September 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.
If you currently have coverage under PAG-02 General Permit, your permit coverage for discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities will expire on December 7, 2024.
Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a Land Development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
If you are a commercial building owner in the City of Philadelphia, you may be required to comply with a recent regulation called the Building Energy Performance Program (§ 9-3404 Building Energy Performance Policy). This ordinance mandates that owners of buildings larger than 50,000 square feet complete a “Building Tune-Up” every five years. The deadline for compliance is set for September 30, 2024.
National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of what little freshwater we have available. We must protect and repair our waterways because healthy water is essential for our health, agriculture and environment.
At SSM we are dedicated to protecting, developing, and managing water resources for future generations.
Take the challenge and join in on Plastic Free July!
Plastic Free July was founded in 2011 by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz to help reduce the amount of plastic waste we consume. The month is dedicated to encouraging people to discover alternatives to single-use plastics and to reexamine the major role plastic takes in their everyday lives.
The PA Department. of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) launched a new program to help local governments develop and implement energy efficiency upgrades for their buildings. The Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) program offers grants to $50,000 each and loans to PA municipalities and municipal authorities that are ineligible for direct EECBG allocations. Applications are open now, and awards are first come, first served.
Becoming plastic free or lessening your consumption of plastic can positively impact the environment greatly. Plastic Free July gives participants the tools they need to change their habits and the resources to stop and think about how individuals can make an impact for the better and reduce their reliance on plastic.
As we celebrate the first days of summer, it's the perfect time to explore how solar power can benefit our world.
Developed a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100% clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
In addition, we provided engineering services to the Township for three main facilities in a feasibility study to identify the potential financial impact and set priorities for moving into design and implementation of improvements in accordance with the Township’s Ready for 100 goals, pursuant to the Renewable Energy and Conservation Plan.
SSM assists many of our clients to prepare their annual Consumer Confidence Report. The CCR is a general overview of the water quality delivered by community water systems to their customers. Here’s what you should know about it.
Our team provided modeling of deep energy upgrades for the Penn Wood High School Cypress Street campus, prepared the application and all supporting documents, and managed the post-award grant negotiations to secure more than $7.2 million for the District.
Applications are now open for the second round of funding: The Renew America’s Schools Prize.
Our Energy and Sustainability Team completed an assessment of BAS settings and algorithms, and a subsequent fine-tuning by the controls contractor, providing a significant and progressive reduction in energy use, resulting in utility bill and environmental savings.
Fire sprinkler systems play a crucial role in safeguarding facilities from the devastating effects of fires. For building owners who rely on dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, a strategic switch from compressed air to nitrogen proves to be a functional solution for maximizing the lifespan of their piping systems.
Farmers, processors, distributors, and even restauranteurs all turn to SSM. November is all about bringing food to the table. Here’s a little taste at some projects we’ve worked on.
EPA recently revised the Lead and Copper Rule, establishing compliance deadlines of October 2024. To jumpstart the road to compliance, water systems should consider deploying a GIS team to establish their service line inventory. Likewise, water systems should ensure they have an engineering team on board that is well-versed in providing engineering design and consulting services.
For facility owners with dry pipe or pre-action sprinkler systems, upgrading to nitrogen generators is a proactive step toward preserving the integrity and functionality of the piping system.
Our menu is extensive. We are a multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental, and surveying firm specializing in not only simple projects - but the most complex. At SSM, we bring everything to the table.
Learn more about water: where it comes from and why we work to keep it clean!
LSA Statewide Grant is now open for public entities with projects that meet the public interest. In the past, we helped our clients acquire nearly $3M in funding from the LSA Grants. This year’s application period is now open!
Guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
Effective June of 2023, PECO has expanded its incentives for commercial, industrial, government and institutional customers with interest in solar energy production.
Solar system installation is more affordable than ever. Several financial opportunities including rebates, grants, and tax credits combined with expanding financing opportunities make the return on your investment faster and more attainable. Here’s a look at 3 key financial opportunities associated with solar system conversion.
Coined as the largest climate investment in U.S. History, here’s a few highlights you should know about the Inflation Reduction Act as it relates to your energy efficiency projects.
Humid and rainy summer days mean mold could be on its way. We're here to help. SSM offers a staff of industrial hygienists, indoor air quality specialists, and facilities engineers capable of performing the evaluations necessary to assess mold and the extent of mold contamination.
The City of Reading and Reading Skatepark Association recently broke ground on the Reading Skatepark at 601 Canal Street. SSM’s Civil Engineering team provided land development services, and more.
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Oil water separators (OWS) are a vital part of protecting the environment from hydrocarbon releases. Although typically out of sight and mind, they quietly do their part when properly maintained. The coalescing media is the essential element for attaining acceptable oil discharge limits. However, the coalescing media is also most susceptible to solids obstructing proper oil separation. When solids and hydrocarbons are not removed regularly, they can cause unwanted sludge buildup in the system and poor effluent characteristics.