ComEd Soil Remediation Safety Oversight

Exelon stands as the premier competitive energy provider in the United States, boasting one of the cleanest, most cost-efficient power generation fleets and the largest retail customer base. Engaged in every facet of the energy sector—from generation and power sales to transmission and delivery—Exelon's Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) serves 70% of Illinois' population. Since 2015, Specialty Consulting, Inc. (SPC) has been ComEd’s preferred environmental consultant, delivering a wide array of value-added, cost-effective environmental services. In 2020 alone, SPC was competitively awarded 218 individual projects.

SPC’s responsibilities included planning and implementing environmental services across various initiatives, such as electrical substation expansions, security enhancements, flood prevention structures, new substation and transmission line development, electrical distribution improvements, new customer service lines, property acquisition, right-of-way cleanups, and the demolition and remediation of abandoned substations. SPC also conducted environmental assessments of former-generation plants.

SPC developed a robust safety program to protect staff, the public, and other personnel on-site. This program featured a comprehensive Corporate Safety Manual, over 50 written Safe Work Practices, and 20 Job Hazard Analyses  to ensure the safe execution of all tasks. Moreover, SPC’s Project Management systems facilitated meticulous tracking and monitoring of project progress, ensuring deadlines are met. By continuously optimizing its resources and processes, SPC effectively supported ComEd's critical electrical services throughout northern Illinois.