Where does SLC Energy Solutions operate?
SLC operates across California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington, with project experience throughout the Western United States. The firm is based in South Lake Tahoe, California, and serves clients statewide in California plus the three adjacent Western states where Frank Sylvester, P.E. carries active engineering licenses.
What states are SLC engineers licensed in?
Frank Sylvester, P.E. carries active professional engineering licenses in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. SLC is the Engineer of Record on projects in all four states, and the firm also handles work in other Western states under specific project licensing arrangements.
How does SLC's Owner's Engineer service work?
SLC sits on the project owner's side of the table during bid development, contractor selection, design review, construction administration, and commissioning. The Owner's Engineer engagement gives owners independent technical oversight on every major decision, with Frank Sylvester, P.E. personally leading each engagement. Scope is typically tailored to the project size and the owner's internal capacity.
What's the typical timeline for an EV charging infrastructure project?
Most commercial and fleet EV charging projects run 4 to 9 months from kickoff through energization, depending on utility service requirements and AHJ review timelines. SLC's PG&E QAD authorization shortens the utility review portion on California projects. Heavy-duty truck depots and projects requiring medium-voltage service typically need additional time for utility planning and equipment lead times.
Does SLC support utility coordination and Rule 15/16 work?
Yes. SLC is a PG&E Qualified Applicant Designer (QAD), so Rule 15, Rule 16, Rule 29, and Rule 45 service applications go through SLC's design authority and bypass an extra round of utility back-and-forth. The firm also handles service application work with SCE, SDG&E, NV Energy, Pacific Power, Puget Sound Energy, and the rural cooperatives across SLC's four-state service area.