A promising parcel on a satellite map often has deal-breaking risks not immediately visible.
Wetlands, ephemeral streams, endangered species, and permitting thresholds aren’t easy to see unless your siting tools are built for environmental intelligence.
Relying solely on public GIS layers often means you’re missing:
- Accurate stream delineation and seasonal hydrology
- Critical habitat ranges or elemental occurrences
- State-specific buffer rules and triggers
- Detailed permitting timelines and requirements
These gaps aren’t minor. They can cause months of delay or even disqualify a site after time and money have already been spent. And because regulations vary so widely by region, developers working across multiple states need siting software that can be adjusted to meet the needs of each specific location.
The smartest developers pair GIS capabilities with deep permitting logic, verified species data, and on-demand environmental expertise. The best software platforms even model species presence based on range, habitat, and regulatory nuance—not just raw observation points.
These tools offer strategic advantages for energy projects, such as planning new corridors, upgrading transmission lines, or building pipeline infrastructure.
When environmental constraints are understood early, projects move faster and avoid compliance risks.
→ Download the Buyer's Guide to see what environmental data and permitting logic your platform should include.
Transect Team
