Ameresco Wins Public Sector Work in the U.K.
Ameresco UK has gotten a place on four public service “frameworks” in the United Kingdom.
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Fort Hamilton Army Base in NYC Enters ESPC with Ameresco
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, on behalf of the United States Army Garrison Fort Hamilton, has struck a deal with Ameresco on an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The contract, which is valued at $16.7 million is for solar photovoltaics, water conservation and energy efficiency upgrades. The photovoltaic element of ... Read more »
Hydrogen from Landfill Powers Forklifts at BMW Plant
Fuel cells fueled by garbage are being used at a BMW plant in Greer, S.C. Five groups – the auto maker, the Energy Department, Ameresco, the Gas Technology Institute and the South Carolina Research Authority – are working together on the project. The latest sign of progress – and a ... Read more »
Big Energy Savings for Hoke, N.C., Schools
The Hoke (N.C.) school system had an energy redo this summer. The changes included new chillers at four schools, 161 new water fountains, installation of about 15,000 LEDs (which replaced fluorescents), weatherization of more than 300 corridor doors, digital thermostats and high-efficiency plumbing fixtures. The school also installed a web-based ... Read more »
2 Michigan Energy Agencies Work with Ameresco on Energy Retrofit of Their Tenant Space
Saginaw Plaza signed a $437,000 energy savings performance contract (ESPC) with Ameresco to upgrade its facility in Lansing, Michigan. The facility is currently leased to the State and houses two governmental agencies: the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). MAE/MPSC worked closely with the ... Read more »
Ameresco Installs Solar for 6 Schools in Arlington, Mass.
Six schools in Arlington, Massachusetts are having solar panels installed by Ameresco. The Town of Arlington entered into a 20-year solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ameresco wherein the town will purchase electricity at a rate lower than it currently pays to the utility Eversource, resulting in annual utility budget ... Read more »
Housing Authority Signs $37.4M ESPC with Ameresco
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District in Alabama and Ameresco announced a $37.4 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) that is estimated to save over $66 million in the housing authority’s utility and water costs over the next 17 years. Energy and water efficiency improvements will be made at ... Read more »
Ameresco Installs LED Streetlights, Wireless Controls for Town
Ameresco completed an LED streetlighting and control project for the City of West Richland, Washington. The project team converted 1,097 high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights to energy efficient LED luminaires and installed a wireless monitoring and control system. The new LED streetlights are expected to reduce the system’s annual electricity consumption ... Read more »
St. Helens Oregon Selects Ameresco for Energy Savings Performance Contract
The City of St. Helens, Oregon, selected Ameresco for an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to upgrade 915 high-pressure sodium streetlights to LEDs. Ameresco will audit, design and implement the project and assist with securing the financing. Ameresco will also identify other efficiency, utility maintenance and infrastructure improvements. The city’s ... Read more »
Ameresco Installs 2 MW Solar at Army Research Facility
Ameresco completed a multi-phase renewable energy and energy efficiency project at the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Adelphi, Maryland, a research and development facility of the US Army. Under the most recent phase of the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), Ameresco installed facility-wide energy conservation measures and 2 MW of solar photovoltaic systems ... Read more »
Framingham Saves $380,000 per Year with ESPC
The Town of Framingham, Massachusetts, is partnering with Ameresco on a comprehensive $6 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) to improve town buildings. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of 2016. The project includes energy efficiency measures that will save $380,000 annually. The ESPC is a central tool ... Read more »
School District ESPC Includes Financing Help
The Gordon-Rushville Public School District in Nebraska hired Ameresco for a comprehensive $5.8 million energy savings performance contract (ESPC) for a high school, a middle school and an elementary school. As part of the guaranteed savings project, Ameresco conducted a detailed investment grade audit of nearly 130,000 square feet. Some ... Read more »