Energy

Acentech’s Energy Market consultants offer deep expertise in assessing and mitigating noise and vibration for energy-generating and transmission projects. From siting and permitting to design and construction, our proactive, cost-effective strategies help meet regulatory requirements, build community trust, and reduce unwanted sound impacts.

YOUR CHALLENGES, OUR EXPERTISE

Reduce Risk Early

From site selection through design, we identify potential noise and vibration issues before they become costly problems, ensuring smooth project delivery.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance

Navigate complex federal, state, and municipal noise and vibration regulations with confidence.

Protect Facility Performance

Control vibration and noise to safeguard equipment reliability and maintain safe, productive work environments.

Build Community Trust

Engage proactively with stakeholders and neighbors to address concerns, provide transparency, and support positive relationships.

NOISE & VIBRATION CONTROL FOR ENERGY PROJECTS

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

• 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.