What is Symbiotics?
Symbiotics is a Utah-based energy development company that combines the resources and expertise of Ecosystems Research Institute (ERI) and Northwest Power Services (NWPS). Both firms have over 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental consulting and hydroelectric development. Since 1975, they have provided consultation on over 250 environmentally sensitive projects, assisted in the licensing of 19 hydroelectric facilities, and currently operate four hydroelectric plants for third party owners. Dr. Vince Lamarra, CEO Dr. Vince Lamarra, Symbiotics’ Chief Executive Officer, has a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota where he specialized in ecology, behavioral biology, limnology, and fisheries science. Prior to co-founding Symbiotics, he served as the director of the Ecosystem Research Institute, a company he founded in 1981, and has over 30 years of experience as a consulting scientist for energy projects throughout North America. In addition, he served for over 20 years as