Energy

Acentech provides world class expertise in the evaluation, measurement, and mitigation of noise and vibration in the siting, permitting, design, and construction of energy-generating and transmission facilities. Our wealth of experience allows for the determination of potential impacts, and recommendations for mitigation on a proactive, cost-effective basis. Our solutions address regulatory requirements and stakeholder needs and can greatly reduce the impact of unwanted noise on affected communities.

ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

SERVICES

One particular area of focus for our consultants, and for the future of the environment, involves the power of wind energy. Within this sector, Acentech has experience with:

• Advising on a study protocol submitted for public agency review
• Conducting required long-term sound monitoring programs
• Developing initial sound models for potential wind projects

ACENTECH’S HISTORY WITH WIND POWER

• Thirty years ago (in 1987), we measured, analyzed, evaluated, and reported the sound from a wind turbine project for the US Navy at their Tudor Hill Laboratory in Bermuda. Since that time we have provided consulting and measurement services to state and local agencies, a manufacturer, operators, developers, and homeowners helping in the licensing, measurement, evaluation, and reporting of wind turbine environmental sound at many projects in the US. In the past year we have provided environmental sound consulting services on dozens of power projects including wind turbines, conventional energy generation, and institutional facilities; and we have continuously monitored sound and/or vibration at more than 40 locations in the US for wind turbine, medical, and advanced high-tech research facilities.
• Our consultants are adept at presenting complex technical information to non-technical people in a way that is clear and understandable. We routinely present technical information on environmental noise at national conferences, speak at public hearings, and serve as expert witnesses during judicial proceedings.