Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Power Project Engineering Partner
Since 2002, PEC has been a trusted engineering consulting firm specializing in power generation and utility plant design. Our expertise spans Combined Heat and Power (CHP), renewable energy systems, and fossil fuel-based projects, delivering tailored solutions from conceptual design to commercial operation. With offices in Chicago and Milwaukee, we serve utilities, municipalities, and independent power developers across North America. Our team of seasoned engineers and project managers brings decades of collective experience in solving complex power project challenges. As an independent division of Zero6 Energy since 2012, we maintain a legacy of innovation while leveraging expanded resources for client benefit. Our services include project development, detailed engineering, and EPC partnership models, ensuring comprehensive support for every project phase.We prioritize optimized performance, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, having successfully completed projects for 28 wind energy facilities and numerous thermal generation assets. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines with advanced 3D modeling and system analysis capabilities. Clients benefit from our proven track record in navigating permitting processes, optimizing plant efficiency, and managing construction oversight. PEC remains committed to advancing clean energy solutions while maintaining technical excellence in traditional power generation sectors.
Services
Power Generation
Combined Heat and Power
Renewable Energy Projects
Project Development
Engineering Design
Construction Oversight
Permitting Support
System Optimization
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized power project engineering experience
- Our team includes licensed professionals with expertise in all major generation technologies
- We provide full lifecycle project support from concept to commercial operation
- Our proprietary system analysis tools optimize plant performance and efficiency
- We maintain strategic partnerships with construction firms for seamless EPC delivery
Services
Power Generation Engineering
PEC provides comprehensive engineering solutions for power generation facilities, including fossil fuel plants and renewable energy systems. Our services cover thermal cycle analysis, equipment specification, and system optimization to maximize efficiency. With expertise in gas turbine, steam turbine, and combined cycle configurations, we deliver designs that balance performance with environmental compliance.
Combined Heat and Power
Our CHP specialists design integrated energy systems that simultaneously generate electricity and useful thermal energy. We optimize plant configurations for industrial facilities and district energy systems, focusing on fuel efficiency improvements and emissions reduction. Services include feasibility studies, system modeling, and integration with existing infrastructure to maximize energy recovery.
Renewable Energy Projects
PEC delivers engineering services for wind, solar, hydrogen, and biomass energy projects. Our capabilities include site assessment, technology selection, and grid interconnection design. We specialize in utility-scale renewable systems, providing permitting support and construction oversight to ensure projects meet regulatory requirements and performance targets.
Project Development
We support clients through all project development phases, from initial concept to budget approval. Services include site selection analysis, economic evaluation, permitting strategy, and transmission interconnection planning. Our team develops detailed project schedules and cost estimates to ensure financial viability and regulatory compliance.
Detailed Engineering Design
Our multidisciplinary engineering teams create detailed designs for power plant systems, including mechanical, electrical, and civil components. Using advanced 3D modeling tools, we develop construction documents, equipment specifications, and system integration plans. This phase ensures all technical requirements are met before construction begins.
People
Anthony Chmielewski
President and Managing Principal
25-year veteran in power generation systems with expertise in project development, economic evaluation, and construction management for power plants and industrial systems.
Gary Aron
Vice President and Senior Project Manager
40-year industry expert specializing in power generation technologies, including combustion turbines, coal gasification, and combined heat and power systems, with extensive plant design and operations experience.
Gene Poletto
Managing Principal
Over 40 years of power plant engineering experience, including leadership roles at design firms and electric utilities, with expertise in fossil fuel, nuclear, and industrial facility projects.
Questions
What engineering services does PEC specialize in?
PEC specializes in power generation engineering, combined heat and power systems, renewable energy projects, detailed design services, and full lifecycle project development.
Which industries does PEC serve?
We serve utilities, independent power producers, municipalities, equipment manufacturers, and industrial clients across North America.
What project phases does PEC support?
Our services cover all project phases from initial concept and permitting through detailed design, construction oversight, and plant commissioning.
How does PEC handle complex power projects?
We employ multidisciplinary engineering teams and advanced modeling tools to address technical challenges, ensuring optimized system performance and regulatory compliance.
What makes PEC different from other engineering firms?
Our power project specialists combine 20+ years of experience with proprietary analysis tools and strategic construction partnerships for seamless project delivery.
