Independent Due Diligence

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• Independent Review of Proposed Xcel Energy 230 kV Transmission Substation - Members of ERG performed an independent review of Xcel Energy's 230 kV transmission substation proposed to be constructed within the town of Erie, Colorado.
• Tok Junction Project Independent Review - A member of ERG was responsible for the performance of independent due diligence on behalf of the Fuji Bank concerning the Tok Junction project. The project consisted of a proposed privately owned and operated 200 MW coal-fired steam turbine generation complex with both combustion turbine and diesel based generation backup capacity.
• EMCE Generating Project Independent Due Diligence - For CitiCorp International, members of the Firm performed independent due diligence, site inspections and appraisal of the EMCE generating project located in Puerto Cortez, Honduras for financing purposes.
• Waste to Energy Project Independent Consulting Engineer’s Report - A member of the Firm served as the primary consultant to the Guam Economic Development Authority ("GEDA") regarding the performance of an independent technical and economic/financial review and preparation of a Independent Consulting Engineer's Report in support of financing a proposed 220 TPD municipal solid waste to energy facility.
• Electricity Trust of South Australia - Generation Project Due Diligence - A member of the Firm served as the primary consultant to the Electricity Trust of South Australia regarding the development of a joint venture coal fired cogeneration project with Penrice Soda Products, Ltd. The project proposed replacement of an existing conventional steam boiler utilized for industrial steam supply with a new boiler system and extraction turbine/generator rated at 90 MW for combined heat and power operation.
• Independent Review of Siting Issues Concerning Expansion of an Existing Xcel Energy Gas Compression Station Facility - Members of ERG performed an independent review of a proposal by Xcel Energy to significantly expand the size and capacity of an existing pipeline gas compression station located within the City of Louisville, Colorado.
• Generating Project Independent Due Diligence - A member of the Firm served as the primary consultant to Credit Suisse regarding the performance of an annual review of DESTEC Energy Company’s generation project located in Bakersfield, California.

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For the Town of Erie, Colorado (Town), members of ERG performed an independent review of Xcel Energy’s 230 kV transmission substation proposed to be constructed within the Town. Concentrated areas of study included an analysis of the justification for Xcel’s proposed project, review of Xcel’s environmental, siting and permitting studies, investigation of transmission line routing alternatives, structure placement and design alternatives, substation siting alternatives considering primary distribution interconnection issues, and visual impact issues. In conjunction with this engagement, members of ERG identified a number of mitigation measures designed to reduce project impacts, which were subsequently negotiated with Xcel. The results of ERG independent project review were presented to the Town Board for consideration. As a following activity, members of ERG negotiated certain project enhancements on behalf of the Town to alleviate local residents’ concerns.

A member of ERG was responsible for the performance of independent due diligence on behalf of the Fuji Bank concerning the Tok Junction project. The project consisted of a proposed privately owned and operated 200 MW coal-fired steam turbine generation complex with both combustion turbine and diesel based generation backup capacity. The project was proposed to be constructed under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense to provide an extreme high reliability power source for a planned U.S. Air Force Over The Horizon Backscatter radar installation (OTHBR) to be located near Tok Junction, Alaska. The project was reviewed as regarding its design basis, adequacy of proposed fuel supply arrangements and projected operating reliability factors. An independent review of project’s capital cost and planned staffing arrangements was also accomplished on behalf of Fuji Bank, the project lender, for financing purposes.

For CitiCorp International, members of the Firm performed independent due diligence, site inspections and appraisal of the EMCE generating project located in Puerto Cortez, Honduras for financing purposes. The project under consideration for financing, involved the installation of additional low speed diesel engine generating units and associated auxiliary equipment at an existing project site. In conjunction with this engagement, members of the Firm performed physical inspections of the project equipment and construction site; conducted due diligence interviews with project development, construction, and plant operating staff; reviewed project design documents and contracts; reviewed proposed preventative maintenance programs; and performed Fair Market Value and Distress Value appraisals of the project.

A member of the Firm served as the primary consultant to the Guam Economic Development Authority ("GEDA") regarding the performance of an independent technical and economic/financial review and preparation of a Independent Consulting Engineer's Report in support of financing a proposed 220 TPD municipal solid waste to energy facility to be located at the Government of Guam's Ordot landfill. The following services were provided:

• Meetings in Japan with Hitachi Corporation and Taisei Corporation (the Project developers) to obtain detailed project data for subsequent analysis;
• Site inspection and review of a similar project utilizing Von Roll grate mass burn technology located in Mito, Japan;
• Quantification of the solid waste stream available to the project;
• Investigation of power purchase rates of the Guam Power Authority and tipping fees of the Guam Dept. of Public Works applicable to the project;
• Determination of the anticipated bypass solid waste stream;
• Review of the applicability of the proposed generating technology;
• Review of project environmental and regulatory requirements;
• Independent review of project capital cost projections;
• Independent review of proposed construction scheduling;
• Development of proforma estimates of project annual costs and expected revenues;
• Provision of expert testimony before the Guam Legislature concerning the feasibility of the project and proposed issuance of revenue bonds in support of project development;