air quality Consulting Firm
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Provider of Air Management Support Services
Stay in compliance with various state and federal air regulations with help from DSG Solutions, a licensed, registered, and insured environmental consulting firm located in Gardner, MA and Shoreline, WA. We have been providing extensive air management support services to the energy industry as well as commercial and industrial clients nationwide since our establishment in 2007. Read through this page to learn more about our business and the services we provide.
Goals of Our air quality Consulting Firm
Be a Dependable Source of Regulatory Support and Guidance
Continuously Learn to Keep Up With the Ever-Changing State/Federal Air Quality Regulations and CEMS Technology
Continuously Strive for Perfection and Apply the Highest Standards Possible to Each Day’s Work and Each Project at Hand
Develop Deliverables of the Highest Quality With an Acute Attention to Detail
Develop In-Depth Solutions to Clients’ Problems
Increase Our Productivity and Synergy by Drawing Upon Each Member’s Expertise
Promote Continued Process Improvement to Better Serve Our Clients
Provide a Professional, Challenging, and Positive Work Environment That Allows for Continued Personal and Professional Growth
Provide Excellent Air Management/CEMS Support Services
Strive to Be a Positive, Supportive, and Team-Oriented Organization
Support Professional Development Activities in Efforts to Continue Progression as an Air Quality Consultant and CEMS Expert
Take Ownership of Project Work No Matter How Simple or Complicated the Task
Take Pride in Each Day's Work and Support Our Clients to the Best of Our Abilities
Take Pride in Our Excellent Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, and Our Unwavering and Extremely High Ethical Standards
Work With Each Client to Develop a Tailored Support Program
Work With Extra Initiative to Positively Support Each Client’s Individual Needs
Some of Our air quality consulting experiences
2020 Paper Download: 
Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
2018 Paper Download: Monitoring Challenges for New Gas Combustion Turbines
2009 Paper Download: Development of Startup and Shutdown Permit Limits Based Upon Historical Data From Combustion Sources Monitored By Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
DSG Solutions commonly performs audits of air management programs and/or Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS). We perform a wide range of audits from comprehensive formal (Type 4) audits to focused informal (Type 1) audits. The project scope and formality for Types 1 - 4 audits are described in more detail within the following paper. A list of Type 4 audits performed by DSG Solutions personnel is shown below:
| YEAR | STATE | DAHS / AIR PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION |
| 2023 | HI | DAHS 7 | Four oil fired combustion turbines and seven oil fired generators |
| 2022 | PA | DAHS 1 | One natural gas and oil fired combustion turbine |
| 2022 | HI | DAHS 7 | One oil fired simple cycle combustion turbine |
| 2022 | MA | DAHS 7 | Two natural gas and oil fired combined heat and power combustion turbines |
| 2021 | LA | DAHS 7 | One industrial facility |
| 2020 | HI | DAHS 5 | Four oil fired power boilers |
| 2020 | CA | DAHS 1 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2020 | MA | DAHS 7 | Two natural gas/oil fired combustion turbines at a world renowned university |
| 2020 | HI | DAHS 7 | One oil fired simple cycle combustion turbine |
| 2020 | HI | DAHS 5 | Four oil fired power boilers |
| 2019 | HI | DAHS 5 | Six oil fired power boilers |
| 2019 | OH | Air Program & DAHS 5 | One natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbine |
| 2018 | HI | DAHS 3 | Six oil fired engines |
| 2018 | MA | Air Program & DAHS 4 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2018 | OH | DAHS 7 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2018 | GA | DAHS 4 | One biomass fired power boiler |
| 2018 | TX | DAHS 4 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2018 | TX | DAHS 4 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2018 | CA | DAHS 4 | Two natural gas/digester gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2018 | CT | DAHS 3 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2017 | IL | DAHS 3 | Nine natural gas fired simple cycle combustion turbines |
| 2017 | NJ | DAHS 3 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2017 | TX | DAHS 3 | Three natural gas/refinery gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2017 | TX | DAHS 3 | One natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbine |
| 2016 | TX | DAHS 6 | One natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbine |
| 2016 | TX | DAHS 6 | Four natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2016 | TX | DAHS 6 | Two natural gas/oil fired simple cycle combustion turbines and three natural gas/oil fired power boilers |
| 2016 | MN | Air Program | One biomass fired power boiler |
| 2016 | MN | DAHS 3 | One biomass fired power boiler |
| 2016 | PA | DAHS 5 | Six natural gas/oil fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2016 | TX | DAHS 3 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2015 | MD | DAHS 4 | Four oil fired combustion turbines and one natural gas/oil fired combustion turbine |
| 2015 | MD | DAHS 4 | One natural gas fired power boiler |
| 2015 | MD | DAHS 4 | One natural gas fired power boiler |
| 2015 | MD | DAHS 4 | One natural gas fired simple cycle combustion turbine |
| 2015 | AL | DAHS 4 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2015 | AZ | DAHS 3 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2015 | TX | DAHS 3 | Three natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2013 | TX | DAHS 3 | Four natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2013 | TX | DAHS 3 | Four natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2011 | HI | DAHS 2 | One oil/biofuel fired simple cycle combustion turbine |
| 2011 | HI | DAHS 2 | Two oil fired power boilers |
| 2009 | MA | DAHS 1 | Two natural gas/oil fired boilers |
| 2007 | PA | DAHS 1 | Three natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines and four refinery gas fired boilers |
| 2006 | PA | DAHS 1 | One coal fired power boiler |
| 2005 | MA | Air Program | Three oil fired boilers |
| 2005 | MA | Air Program | Four natural gas/oil fired boilers |
| 2005 | NJ | DAHS 1 | Two natural gas fired combined cycle combustion turbines |
| 2004 | FL | DAHS 1 | One natural gas fired combustion turbine and one natural gas/oil fired combustion turbine |
| 2004 | FL | DAHS 1 | Two natural gas/oil fired power boilers |
| 2003 | MA | DAHS 1 | Four natural gas/oil fired boilers |
DSG Solutions commonly performs training sessions to Environmental Managers, Operations Personnel as well as Instrument and Controls (I&C) Technicians. An abridged list of onsite, remote and DSG office training sessions is shown below:
DATES | training sessions |
| May 21, 22 & 24, 2024 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| February 7 - 9 2024 | DSG Solutions presented a three day client-tailored onsite training entitled, "Ignition to Submission Part 60/75 Training" to an environmental management team in North Carolina. |
| February 28 - March 1 & 3, 2023 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| January 13 & 19, 2023 | DSG Solutions presented two remote, client-tailored training session entitled, “Air/CEMS Compliance Awareness” to the environmental, operations, and maintenance personnel of two combined cycle combustion turbines in California. |
| December 13 & 15, 2022 | DSG Solutions presented two client-tailored onsite training sessions entitled, "Air Emissions, SOMP, and Air Permits Operator Compliance Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance" to the operational and maintenance staff at a world-renowned university in Massachusetts. |
| November 21, 2022 | DSG Solutions presented a client-tailored onsite training session entitled, "CEMS/COMS QA/QC Refresher Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance" to the maintenance staff at a world-renowned university in Massachusetts. |
| May 17 - 19, 2022 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| December 14 & 15, 2021 | DSG Solutions presented four client-tailored onsite training sessions entitled, "Secrets to Staying in Compliance" to the operational and maintenance staff at a world-renowned university in Massachusetts. |
| November 16 & 17, 2021 | DSG Solutions presented four client-tailored onsite training sessions entitled, "Secrets to Staying in Compliance” to the operational staff at a cogeneration facility in Illinois. |
| October 22 & 29, November 29, December 6 & 13, 2021 & February 10, 2022 | DSG Solutions presented six client-tailored remote training sessions to a new environmental manager at a world-renowned university in Massachusetts. |
| June 15 - 17, 2021 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| November 11, 2020 | DSG Solutions presented a webinar entitled, "Part 75 Trial Gas Injections" |
| September 23 & October 1, 2020 | DSG Solutions presented two remote, client-tailored training session entitled, “Air/CEMS Compliance Awareness” to the environmental, operations, and maintenance personnel of two combined cycle combustion turbines in California. |
| March 25, 2020 | DSG Solutions presented a remote, client-tailored training session entitled, “Report Review Training” to the environmental personnel of one biomass boiler in Georgia. |
| March 10 - 12, 2020 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| February 5 - 7, 2019 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| January 30 - February 1, 2018 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Training - Secrets to Staying in Compliance |
| March 14, 2017 | DSG Solutions presented a remote, client-tailored training session entitled, “Air/CEMS Compliance Awareness” to the environmental, operations, and maintenance personnel of two combined cycle combustion turbines in California. |
| February 27 - March 3, 2017 | DSG Solutions presented five client-tailored onsite training sessions entitled, "CEMS Compliance Overview” to the operational staff at an energy production facility in Massachusetts. |
| December 15 - 16, 2015 | DSG Solutions presented a two-day, client-tailored environmental manager training session in our MA office entitled, “CEMS/Air Management Program Training - Secrets for Staying in Compliance” to the environmental and I&C technician management staff of three combined cycle combustion turbines and four auxiliary boilers in Pennsylvania. |
| May 20, 2015 | DSG Solutions presented a client-tailored onsite training session entitled, “CEMS QA/QC Compliance Training Session - Compliance Tips” to the I&C technician staff at a world-renowned university in Massachusetts. |
| January 13 - 14, 2015 | DSG Solutions presented two client-tailored onsite training sessions entitled, "RICE NESHAP and General Air Permit Compliance Training Session - Secrets to Staying in Compliance" to the operational staff at an energy production facility in Massachusetts. |
| December 11, 2014 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| November 18, 2014 | Onsite Operators Training: CEMS/COMS Administrative Consent Order with Penalty (ACOP) QA/QC Refresher Training Session - Compliance Tips |
| October 2, 2014 | Onsite Operators Training: Secrets for Staying in Compliance Training on CEMS and COMS |
| May 22, 2014 | Onsite Operators Training: CEMS/COMS Administrative Consent Order with Penalty (ACOP) QA/QC Refresher Training Session - Compliance Tips |
| December 17 - 18, 2013 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| December 17, 2013 | DSG Office Environmental Manager Training: EDR/EER Training |
| December 10 - 12, 2013 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| December 11, 2013 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session – Compliance Tips |
| October 22, 2013 | DSG Office Environmental Manager Training: EDR Training |
| October 16, 2013 | DSG Office Environmental Manager Training: EDR Training |
| May 13, 2013 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session – Compliance Tips |
| December 11 - 13, 2012 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| December 12, 2012 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session – Compliance Tips |
| October 17, November 19, 21, 29 | Remote Operators Training: Air Emissions/CEMS Compliance Training Session – Secrets for Staying in Compliance |
| June 20 - 21, 2012 | Onsite Operators Training: CEMS Air Program Overview and Training |
| February 16, 2012 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session Part II – Compliance Tips |
| January 4, 2012 | Remote Operators Training: Startup & Steady State Enhanced DAHS Channels |
| December 13 - 15, 2011 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| December 14, 2011 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session Part 1 - Compliance Tips |
| September 1, 8, November 21, December 5, 2011 | Onsite Operators Training: Air/CEMS/DAHS Regulatory Training - Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes… |
| June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 | Onsite Operators Training: Air/CEMS/DAHS Regulatory Training - Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes… |
| December 21, 2010 | Remote Environmental Managers Training: 40 CFR 98 Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Preparation for e-GGRT Registration and 2011 EPA GHG Reporting |
| November 23, 2010 | Remote Environmental Managers Training: Preliminary Boiler MACT (40 CFR 63 Subpart DDDDD and Subpart JJJJJJ) Impact Analysis - Regulatory Requirements & Estimated Costs |
| August 12, 20, 26, September 3, 2010 | Onsite Operators Training: Air/CEMS/DAHS Regulatory Refresher Training – Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes |
| January 12, 2010 | Onsite Environmental Manager Training: Quarterly Air Reports with Regulatory Training |
| March 25, 26, 2009 | Onsite Operators Training: Air Emissions & Operating Permit Compliance Training Session |
| March 25, 2009 | Onsite I&C Technicians Training: QA/QC Compliance Training Session – Compliance Tips |
| August 21, September 24, 2009 | Onsite Operators Training: Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes… |
| June 19, July 3, 2008 | Onsite Operators Training: Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes… |
| May 22, June 7, 2007 | Onsite Operators Training: Secrets for Staying in Compliance, Data Review, Alarms, Episodes… |
DSG Solutions frequently participates in local, regional and national conferences. An abridged list of conferences where DSG Solutions presented, exhibited and/or attended are shown below.
DATES | conference exhibitions and presentations |
| November 13 - 15, 2024 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the PNWIS AWMA Annual Conference in Eugene, OR and presented a talk entitled, "The Importance of Frequent DAHS Checks." |
| September 17 - 18, 2024 | DSG Solutions attended the CEMTEK User Group Meeting in Newport Beach, CA and presented a talk entitled, "DAHS Documentation & Review - The Importance of Understanding Your DAHS and Performing Routine Data Reviews." |
| March 11 - 14, 2024 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Environmental Conference in Scottsdale, AZ and presented a talk entitled, “Secrets to Staying in Compliance - Tips for Managing a Successful Air Compliance Program with CEMS.” |
| May 16 - 17, 2023 | DSG Solutions attended the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Louisville, KY. |
| March 21 - 23, 2023 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the 2023 Western Regional Boiler Association (WRBA) Conference in Tacoma, WA and on presented a talk entitled, “Air Management Tools - Secrets for Staying in Compliance.” |
| June 29 - July 2, 2020 | DSG Solutions attended the 113th Annual Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) Conference and Exhibition (ACE) that was held virtually on June 29 - July 2, 2020 and presented a talk entitled, "Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems" and won the award for 2020 Best Young Professional Paper in the Industrial, Power and Government Sectors group. This work is an extension of the 2009 paper presented by DSG Solutions at the 2009 AWMA ACE. |
| September 16 - 18, 2019 | DSG Solutions attended the CEMTEK User Group Meeting in Hatfield, PA and presented a talk entitled, "Top Ten Pitfalls of 40 CFR 75 Appendix D Monitoring." |
| April 9 - 10, 2019 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Environmental Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and on April 10th presented a talk entitled, “Why an Audit of Your DAHS is a Good Thing to Do.” |
| June 25 - 28, 2018 | DSG Solutions attended the 111th Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Hartford, CT and on June 26th presented an extended abstract in a talk entitled, “Monitoring Challenges for New Gas Combustion Turbines." Elizabeth Nikki Bickar won the award for 2018 Best Young Professional Paper in the Industrial, Power and Government Sectors group. |
| April 4 - 5, 2017 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Environmental Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and on April 5th presented a talk entitled, “Enhanced Air Management Tools – Secrets for Staying in Compliance.” |
| May 4 - 5, 2016 | DSG Solutions attended the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Detroit, MI. |
| February 3 - 5, 2016 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the Energy, Utility & Environment Conference (EUEC) in San Diego, CA. |
| November 4 - 6, 2015 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the PNWIS AWMA Annual Conference in Stevenson, WA and on November 5th chaired a session entitled, “Compliance Monitoring” and presented two abstracts in separate talks entitled, “Lessons Learned Implementing the Recently Promulgated Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems (COMS) Quality Assurance (QA) Requirements within 40 CFR 60 Appendix F, Procedure 3” and “CEMS/COMS/DAHS Audits Experiences and Findings." |
| September 22 - 23, 2015 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Plant Manager Conference in Seattle, WA. |
| June 3 - 5, 2015 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Richmond, VA. |
| March 10 - 11, 2015 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Environmental Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and on March 10th performed three abridged presentations entitled, "Development of Startup and Shutdown Permit Limits Based Upon Historical Data from Combustion Sources Monitored by CEMS," "DAHS Emissions Compliance and Regulatory Audit Recipe for Large Combustion Units Equipped with CEMS and/or COMS" and "40 CFR 60 Appendix F, Procedure 3 Ongoing COMS QA/QC Requirements." |
| February 16 - 18, 2015 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at EUEC in Phoenix, AZ. |
| November 3 - 5, 2014 | DSG Solutions attended the B&W User Group Meeting in Hatfield, PA and presented an abstract in a talk entitled, "State and Federal Reporting Harmonization - Working with B&W and PADEP to Use Part 75 Methodologies in Lieu of those within Continuous Source Monitoring Manual Revision No. 8." |
| October 27 - 28, 2014 | DSG Solutions attended the PNWIS AWMA Annual Conference in Spokane, WA and on October 27th presented an abstract in a talk entitled, "Making the Most of Your Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS)." |
| May 13 - 14, 2014 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Denver, CO. |
| February 3 - 5, 2014 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at EUEC in Phoenix, AZ. |
| June 25 - 28, 2013 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the 106th Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL and on June 27th presented an extended abstract in a talk entitled, “Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS) Emissions Compliance and Regulatory Audit Recipe for Large Combustion Units Equipped with Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems (COMS)” and an extended abstract in a talk entitled, “State and Federal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Best Practices and Lessons Learned Through the Report Verification Process.” |
| May 14 - 16, 2013 | DSG Solutions attended the AWMA workshop entitled, "Boiler MACT: The Road to Compliance" in Seattle, WA. |
| May 8 - 9, 2013 | DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Raleigh, NC. |
| May 9 - 11, 2012 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Louisville, KY. |
| June 8 - 10, 2011 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Chicago, IL. |
| May 12 - 14, 2010 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Cleveland, OH. |
| June 15 - 19, 2009 | DSG Solutions attended the 102nd Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Detroit, MI and on June 18th presented an extended abstract in a talk entitled, “Development of Startup and Shutdown Permit Limits Based Upon Historical Data From Combustion Sources Monitored By Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems.” |
| May 13 - 15, 2009 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in St. Louis, MO. |
| May 14 - 16, 2008 | DSG Solutions attended the EPRI Annual CEMS Users Group Meeting in Nashville, TN. |
Each bimonthly company meeting presentation is focused on a related work topic of interest selected by the presenter to help continually develop leadership, communication, and public speaking skills that are all essential traits to be a successful environmental consultant. Shown below are some topics presented within DSG Solutions bimonthly company meetings.
Date | Bimonthly Company Meetings |
| December 10, 2024 | An Introduction to Particulate Matter (PM) CEMS |
| December 3, 2024 | Portland Cement MACT 40 CFR 63 Subpart LLL |
| November 21, 2024 | The Importance of Frequent DAHS Checks |
| September 10, 2024 | DAHS Documentation - A Case Study in the Importance of Routine Data Reviews and Understanding Your DAHS to Ensure Accurate Reporting |
| August 27, 2024 | Submerged Combustion Vaporizer and QA/QC Plan |
| August 13, 2024 | MWRA EDR Process Changes / ECMPS 2.0: Update or Replace DAHS and Consider Switch from Appendix E to LME |
| December 12, 2023 | Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) |
| November 30, 2023 | Washington State Pulp and Paper Mills |
| November 16, 2023 | ECMPS 2.0 Update and Case Study |
| August 29, 2023 | Project Lifecycle Case Study |
| August 22, 2023 | ECMPS 2.0: Planning for 2024Q1 Reporting |
| June 28, 2023 | Proposed EPA GHG Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants |
| May 23, 2023 | 40 CFR 63 YYYY |
| May 9, 2023 | Combustion Turbine Generators |
| March 21, 2023 | Over Range PM Values |
| March 10, 2023 | EPA's New CAMD Program Data System |
| March 2, 2023 | Data Analysis Basics |
| February 21, 2023 | EPA's Proposed PM2.5 NAAQS Reduction |
| December 6, 2022 | Clean Air Act History and Overview |
| November 15, 2022 | Fuel Flow to Load |
| November 9, 2022 | Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling |
| September 29, 2022 | Probe and Umbilical Systems for Dry Extractive CEMS |
| September 13, 2022 | Maximum Emission Rate (MER) & Maximum Potential Concentration (MPC) |
| August 30, 2022 | Daily Calibrations |
| August 23, 2022 | DAHS Vendors: Knowledge Toolbox |
| August 16, 2022 | Task Automation with Python |
| August 9, 2022 | Combusting Biofuel: Supporting our Clients in the Transition to Cleaner Fuels |
| June 28, 2022 | O2 Analyzers |
| June 21, 2022 | Protocol Gas Verification Program (PGVP) |
| June 7, 2022 | Like-kind Analyzers - Case Study |
| May 17, 2022 | Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems |
| May 10, 2022 | Updates Galore: CSAPR and PA RACT III for 2015 Ozone NAAQS |
| March 22, 2022 | AWMA Webinar Review: Particulate Matter (PM) Control Technologies and Regulations |
| March 8, 2022 | Illinois EPA Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) |
| February 22, 2022 | Parametric Monitoring |
| February 8, 2022 | MA Source Registration & Greenhouse Gas Reporting |
| December 14, 2021 | Emission Factor Development |
| December 7, 2021 | Aborted QA Tests |
| November 30, 2021 | Introduction to Python and Startup (SU) / Shutdown (SD) Case Study |
| November 16, 2021 | Method 7E (Determination of NOx from Stationary Sources) |
| November 11, 2021 | Sample Conditioning Systems for Dry Extractive CEMS |
| November 2, 2021 | DSG Quality Management |
| September 21, 2021 | Flow Monitor Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) |
| September 14, 2021 | MassDEP Onsite Inspection |
| August 31, 2021 | 40 CFR 75 Appendix B |
| August 24, 2021 | Percent Monitor Availability (PMA) and MA Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT) Daily Deviation Calculations |
| August 17, 2021 | Normal Operations and Startup (SU) / Shutdown (SD) Data |
| June 28, 2021 | 3/15/21 Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Updates |
| June 14, 2021 | 40 CFR 75 Hardcopy Monitoring Plans |
| June 7, 2021 | 40 CFR 75 Fundamentals: NOx Analyzer Span and Range |
| May 17, 2021 | 40 CFR 75 Fundamentals: 26 Clock Hour Validation Window & 8-Clock Hour Startup Grace Period |
| March 29, 2021 | APTI: Introduction to Boiler Operations |
| March 8, 2021 | 40 CFR 60 Subpart KKKK |
| March 1, 2021 | CO Analyzer Replacements |
| February 15, 2021 | Update to EPA's WebFIRE Database and Emission Factor Development |
| December 10, 2020 | 40 CFR 60 Appendix F, Procedure 3 |
| November 19, 2020 | Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Updates |
| November 17, 2020 | Pennsylvania Reasonable Available Control Technology (RACT) 3 |
| November 12, 2020 | Quality Assurance / Quality Control Plans |
| September 22, 2020 | Electronic Reporting Tool (ERT) Version 6 |
| September 17, 2020 | 40 CFR 60 Subpart Db |
| September 15, 2020 | RATAs: What to Do Before, During & After? |
| September 3, 2020 | Area and Major Source Boiler MACT Compliance |
| August 27, 2020 | 40 CFR 75 Post-Maintenance & EPA's Emissions Monitoring Technical Q&As (Formerly Part 75 Policy Manual Question 12.10) |
| August 18, 2020 | Pennsylvania Entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) |
| June 30, 2020 | Part 75 Off-Line Calibration Demonstration and Data Validation |
| June 23, 2020 | Practice for AWMA ACE Presentation: Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems |
| June 9, 2020 | Like Kind Analyzers: Regulations & Requirements |
| June 4, 2020 | Opacity Analyzer Replacements |
| May 28, 2020 | 40 CFR 63 Subpart UUUUU Mercury Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Regulatory Updates |
| May 19, 2020 | USEPA 40 CFR 75 COVID-19 QA Test Extensions and HAPs Continuous Monitoring, Part 2 |
| March 6, 2020 | Overview of DSG Solutions Training Sessions |
| March 4, 2020 | 40 CFR 60 Appendix B, Procedure 2: Quarterly Particulate Matter (PM) Absolute Correlation Audits (ACAs) |
| February 17, 2020 | Fuel Meters and Part 75 Fuel Meter Quality Assurance |
| September 5, 2019 | Case Study: Combustion Turbines Variable Load Path (VLP) Commissioning |
| September 3, 2019 | Literature Review: Novel Wet Vibrational Precipitator |
| June 27, 2019 | NH3 Monitoring |
| June 25, 2019 | HAPs Continuous Monitoring, Part 1 |
| June 6, 2019 | NOx Analyzers NO2 Converters |
| March 14, 2019 | 40 CFR 60 Subpart TTTT |
| December 18, 2018 | Case Study: 40 CFR 60 Appendix F Procedure 3 Off-Stack Primary Zero Alignments |
| December 12, 2018 | Cyclone Separators and Compliance Assurance Monitoring |
| November 19, 2018 | A Review of the NSPS Petition Process |
| October 3, 2018 | Pennsylvania NOx RACT 2 DAHS Implementation |
| September 19, 2018 | Permit Modification Review Support |
| September 13, 2018 | On-site DAHS Assessment Checklist |
| September 5, 2018 | RACT Compliance - Capacity Factor Bubbles |
| August 23, 2018 | Case Study: CO Analyzers and Fuel Meter Quality Assurance |
| August 22, 2018 | 40 CFR 75 Low Mass Emissions (LME) Units |
| June 18, 2018 | MassDEP's New ePLACE System and Case Study |
| May 22, 2018 | Case Study: 40 CFR 75 Appendix D Petition |
| May 7, 2018 | Case Study: NOx Analyzer Recertification and Like-Kind Analyzer Usage |
| March 26, 2018 | Case Study: Water to Fuel Ratio |
| March 1, 2018 | Case Study: Helping a Client Navigate Complex Compliance Requirements for Initial CEMS Certification |
| February 13, 2018 | Annual Reporting Overview |
| December 1, 2017 | Electrostatic Precipitators |
| November 14, 2017 | 40 CFR 60 Appendix B Performance Specification 11 and 40 CFR 60 Appendix F Procedure 2 |
| November 9, 2017 | Clean Air Act Section 126 Petitions |
| September 25, 2017 | Biomass as a Combustion Fuel Source |
| August 30, 2017 | Emission Factors |
| August 24, 2017 | CO Analyzers and Case Studies: What? Why? How? |
| June 29, 2017 | Stratification for Part 75 |
| June 15, 2017 | RATAs - What to Look for When Supporting Testing and Reviewing Reports? |
| May 22, 2017 | Startup, Shutdown, Malfunction (SSM) Rule Updates |
| May 16, 2017 | Startup, Steady State, Shutdown Operating Scenarios |
March 27, 2017 | Enhanced Air Management Tools - Secrets for Staying in Compliance |
| March 6, 2017 | 40 CFR 60 Subpart Da: An Overview |
| February 27, 2017 | DAHS Audit Findings & Project Management Toolbox |
| February 20, 2017 | Refrigerants and Updates to Section 608 |
| December 15, 2016 | The Compounding Effect of Light and Air Pollution |
| December 8, 2016 | Performing CGA/Linearity Testing |
| December 2, 2016 | Overview of Oxygen Analyzers |
| September 27, 2016 | DAHS Audits |
| August 31, 2016 | RACT Changes & MassDEP Proposed Updates |
| August 16, 2016 | Emission Reporting Tool |
| May 24, 2016 | 2015 October Revision to National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone |
| May 17, 2016 | NH3 Emission Controls and Monitoring |
| May 10, 2016 | AWMA Leadership Training Academy Summary & PGVP Tracker Updates |
| March 8, 2016 | Meetings Management |
| February 24, 2016 | Transitions & Training |
| February 12, 2016 | Lessons Learned Implementing Procedure 3 & EUEC Highlights |
Altagas
Benson Power
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cabot Corporation
Calpine
CEMTEK KVB-Enertec
Cogentrix
Competitive Power Ventures
Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS)
Constellation Energy Corporation
Empire Generating
Energy Services Inc.
Energy Transfer
Engie
Ensol
Exelon Generation Company
Florida Power & Light
General Electric
Harvard University
Hawaiian Electric Company
Hawaiian Electric Light Company
Integrys Energy Services / Wisconsin Public Service
Longwood Energy Partners
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority
Maui Electric Company
Morris Cogeneration
New England Confectionery Company
NAES Corporation
NextEra Energy Resources
Oregon Clean Energy
Peabody Municipal Light Plant
Puget Sound Energy
ReGenerate
SCE&G
Sterling Energy Group
Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund II
Suez Energy North America
Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals
Sunoco Logistics
Twin Oaks Power
Veolia Energy North America
Vicinity Energy
Victoria WLE
Vistra Energy
"Thank you so much for your rapid response to the needs of our plant. I am very thankful that your group is customer oriented and pleasant to work with."
"Whether it's Environmental or Engineering you're supporting, I think you're the most knowledgeable company to help us through this process."
"Just wanted to say thank you for all your patience and guidance through our Environmental Engineer turnover."
"Great results on the GHG verification - thanks to you and the rest of the gang at DSG for the stellar support!"
"Thanks! That's above and beyond my expectations!"
"Thank you so much for all of the great work you've done this year and in years past."
"Excellent find and great follow through. Thanks for your attention to the details."
"Thanks for your assistance in preparing the source registration and GHG reports. I don't know where I would be without your assistance."
"I wanted to thank you all again for having me to your office and taking the time to show me around the DAHS and our air program. It was really a great training and I feel more confident about having increased knowledge and insight on both the DAHS and the air regulations."
“What would I do without you. I am grateful that you are so diligent and knowledgeable about all this. Thank you.”
Contact Us for Assistance
When you need help with your air management program, our engineers, scientists, and air management experts are here to provide the specialized air management support solutions tailored to meet your unique situation. Get in touch with us by phone or email to schedule an appointment with our team today.
DSG Solutions, LLC
David Suess, Ph.D. | Sean Gregory, P.E.
Massachusetts Office
Sean Gregory, P.E.
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20 Monadnock Street
Gardner, MA 01440
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday: Closed
Washington State Office
David Suess, Ph.D.
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804 N 145th Street, Suite A
Shoreline, WA 98133
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday: Closed
