Who we are
Wert-Berater, Inc. has prepared independent feasibility studies for lenders, certified development companies, and federal agencies since 1998 — more than four thousand engagements representing $40.2 billion in evaluated project value across all fifty states and international assignments. Our fiduciary duty runs to the lender and the agency, never to the sponsor’s optimism: fees are fixed, quoted up front, never contingent on findings, and a determination is never changed under pressure.
What we do
Carbon-capture feasibility is credit-revenue analysis under technology and storage risk: the capture rate and cost per tonne against the 45Q or voluntary-market value, the CO2 transport and storage path including Class VI well status, the host facility's economics and commitment, and the monitoring obligations carried through the project life. Direct-air-capture and utilization projects are evaluated with technology-readiness stated honestly.
How we do it
The analysis combines engineering capture estimates independently reviewed, credit-value modeling at conservative assumptions, storage and transport assessment, and capital benchmarks where comparable projects exist. Conditions precedent on permitting are stated plainly.
How we can help you
Clean-energy engagements are prepared to USDA RD Instruction 5001 where REAP and B&I apply — including the energy-production documentation, incentive analysis, and payback arithmetic REAP requires — and to conventional and institutional standards otherwise, with interconnection and incentive risk addressed directly rather than assumed away. Representative clean-energy work includes a $52,688,000 green carbon project evaluation and renewable-energy feasibility within the firm's USDA REAP and B&I practice.
How to engage us
Standard delivery is 10 to 15 business days from complete project data. Rush delivery for deals already in underwriting is accepted case by case for an additional fixed fee, quoted up front and committed in writing. Engagements are typically initiated by the borrower, with lender or CDC confirmation obtained before work begins — institutions differ, so confirm the procedure with your lending contact.