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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

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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

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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

JUNE 29 - JULY 2, 2020 - A&WMA'S 113TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (PAPER DOWNLOAD)

DSG Solutions will be attending the virtual 2020 AWMA Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) on June 29 - July 2, 2020 and will be presenting a talk entitled, "Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems." This work is an extension of the 2009 paper presented by DSG Solutions at the 2009 AWMA ACE.

Paper Download: Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems

AUDITS

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:

Paper Download: 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)

YEAR	STATE	DAHS / AIR PROGRAM	DESCRIPTION
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

TRAINING

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
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…

CONFERENCES

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
June 29 - July 2, 2020	DSG Solutions will be attending the virtual Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) on June 29 - July 2, 2020 and will be presenting a talk entitled, "Startup and Shutdown Air Permit Limit Development Framework for Combustion Sources Monitored by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems." 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 10^th presented a talk entitled, “Why an Audit of Your DAHS is a Good Thing to Do.”
June 25 - 28, 2018	DSG Solutions attended the 111^th Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Hartford, CT and on June 26^th 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.
April 4 - 5, 2017	DSG Solutions attended and exhibited at the NAES Environmental Conference in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and on April 5^th 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 5^th 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 10^th 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 27^th 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 106^th Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL and on June 27^th 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 102^nd Annual AWMA Conference and Exhibition in Detroit, MI and on June 18^th 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.

COMPANY PRESENTATIONS

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
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	NO_x 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 NO_x 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: NO_x 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 19, 2016	2016 Highlights and 2017 Goals
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

CLIENTS

Altagas
Benson Power
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cabot Corporation
Calpine
Cogentrix
Competitive Power Ventures
Empire Generating
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
Maui Electric Company
New England Confectionery Company
NAES Corporation
NextEra Energy Resources
Oregon Clean Energy
Peabody Municipal Light Plant
Puget Sound Energy
SCE&G
Sterling Energy Group
Stonepeak Infrastructure Fund II
Suez Energy North America
Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals
Sunoco Logistics
Veolia Energy North America
Vicinity Energy
Victoria WLE
Vistra Energy

TESTIMONIALS

"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.