Socio-economic Impact Assessment

HEG offers its clients extensive experience in managing and conducting socio-economic and environmental impact assessments in accordance  with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), National Energy Board (NEB) Guide 52 and 58 filings, Alberta Energy Resource Conservation Board applications, Alberta Utility Commission applications as well as international best practice, such as International Financial Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the InterAmerican Development Bank's Operational Policies.

The companies socio-economic assessment experience ranges from regional socio-economic impact assessments, to smaller community focussed wellness studies.  We have completed dozens of socio-economic assessments for heavy oil developments, mines, power plants, power transmission lines and resort developments