Electric Power Generation (EPG) Application Aeroacoustic Remediation Figure 1 - EnGen site depicting building and retaining wall/property line proximity. The Opportunity: A major food retail chain wanted to participate in cost savings derived from utilities sponsored "load shedding/peak shavings" programs. The concept was further enhanced by having a reliable power source on each store site, for emergency outages. Figure 2 - EnGen weather housing beforeaeroacoustic modifications with ambient noise monitoring at property line. The Problem: After installation of a 1,000 kW engine-generator (EnGen), noise complaints from an adjacent muffler repair shop, car wash and nearby apartments resulted in a violation notice from the Municipal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The citation mandated

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