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Snohomish County Public Utility District Adds BESS
Snohomish County Public Utility District signed a contract to construct a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a 20-year guaranteed capacity of 25 megawatts and 100 megawatt-hours.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Adds Solar
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex added Kūpono Solar, a solar and battery storage facility.
A Greener Paradise: A Hawaii Resort’s Journey to Enhanced Sustainability and Guest Experience
A 25-acre waterfront resort, OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort chose Ameresco to implement efficiency measures and install building controls to improve guest comfort while reducing its environmental impact to help meet sustainability goals. This case study explores how an energy as a service agreement enabled the resort to modernize its energy systems and reduce consumption while enhancing guest comfort without upfront costs.
U.S. Navy Partners for Hawaii Solar Project
The U.S. Navy partnered for the Kūpono Solar project in Hawaii to lower over 50,000 tons of CO2 in the state.
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration Improve Efficiency
Construction began at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) sites in College Park, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., for an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC).
Reshaping Boulder’s Built Environment: A Case Study in Building a Brighter Future
The City of Boulder, CO is a recognized leader in climate action and transparency including a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030. In this case study from Ameresco, learn how Boulder created a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship.
Oregon Government Building Receives Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Columbia County, Oregon, signed an Energy Savings Performance Contract to make the historic John Gumm building more energy efficient.
Sacramento Sewer District Adds Biogas Cogen Facility
Sacramento Area Sewer District signed an agreement for the construction of an advanced technology biogas cogeneration facility located at the EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility near Elk Grove, California.
Northeastern University Turns On Rooftop Solar
Northeastern University’s Boston campus has completed the installation of an on-grid rooftop solar system providing 157.78 kWp DC of power for the University’s Snell Library building.
Canadian Forces Base to Undergo Energy Upgrades
The Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton, Canada, will undergo a massive energy upgrade project across 124 buildings covering 4.6 million square feet.
Schools of Tarrytowns Adds Solar, Lighting Improvements
The Public Schools of Tarrytowns plans to improve its sustainability and renewable energy efforts with lighting improvements, energy management systems upgrades and a solar PV initiative with a capacity of 832.2 kWdc.
Hawaiian Electric to Add 40 MW Renewable Energy
Hawaiian Electric Company plans to add the proposed 'Ūkiu Energy 40-megawatt renewable energy site in Maui to increase grid reliability on the island.
Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill Adds RNG Plant
Republic Services’ Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, will be using a landfill gas to renewable natural gas plant as an energy source.
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa's Energy Efficiency Upgrades
OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa announced the installation of new energy efficiency and maintenance advancements has been completed.
Silicon Valley Power Adds BESS
Electric municipal utility Silicon Valley Power (SVP) will add a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 50 megawatts (MW) to enable additional local area capacity for electrical system reliability and flexibility.
Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Adds Energy Efficiency Project
Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc., a sector of the motion technology company the Schaeffler Group, announced the launch of a new large-scale energy efficiency project involving cooling, heating, and air quality solutions.
Barnsley Council Adds CHP System, Decarbonizes Heat
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council announced the completion of a £4 million multi-phase infrastructure redevelopment project to replace existing coal-fired boilers with a new combined heat and power (CHP) and gas-fired system and decarbonize heat.
Report: Release The Decarbonization Pressure Valve
With over 72% of executives reporting that their organization is under pressure to set carbon reduction goals, less than half have taken the earliest steps toward decarbonization. Read the survey report released by Ameresco to explore the findings and learn about overcoming key barriers to implementation.
Colorado Counties to Add Solar Garden
A solar garden designed to generate 9.64 million kWh annually in solar electricity for Steamboat Springs, Craig, Hayden, Yampa, Routt and Moffat counties in Colorado is scheduled to be completed in October.
Mountain Regional Water District Adds Floating Solar
Mountain Regional Water Special Service District, a special service district of the state of Utah that serves drinking water to the Snyderville Basin area of Park City, Utah, will add a floating solar photovoltaic array site.
Cook County, Illinois Signs Solar PPA
Cook County announced its first power purchase agreement for renewable energy for the municipality’s buildings.
United Power Adds BESS in Colorado
United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range, has signed a contract for a battery energy storage asset.
City of Boulder Conducts Sustainable Deconstruction Project
The City of Boulder is conducting a sustainable deconstruction project at the municipality's former Boulder Community Health Hospital.
Alternative Clean Fuels for Decarbonization: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) & Green Hydrogen
The urgent need to develop alternatives to fossil gas is underscored on a near-daily basis. To achieve ambitious decarbonization goals set forth, alternative fuels need to scale quickly. Read the latest report from Ameresco to learn more about emerging alternatives to fossil gas – including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
Missoula Water Plant Implement Solar Array
The City of Missoula, Montana will be using a new 545 kW direct current (DC) behind-the-meter, non-export solar photovoltaic (PV) array at its wastewater treatment plant.
3 Steps to Begin Breaking Your Dependence on Fossil Fuels
As aggressive climate plans prompt states like California to call for reduced emissions, organizations are increasingly shifting their business goals to include a reduction of reliance on fossil fuels. But, as this FAQ from Ameresco shows, in order to successfully achieve these goals, some key considerations must be taken into account.
Alaska Pacific University Announces Partnership for Energy Project
Alaska Pacific University (APU) announced a partnership to design and upgrade existing infrastructure at the institution’s Thomas Training Center on Eagle Glacier to improve its energy efficiency.
Destination: Net Zero – Moving the needle towards carbon neutral
Companies around the world are under pressure to commit to climate action. In this white paper from Ameresco, learn how innovative solutions are accelerating a cleaner, decarbonized future. This guide outlines a step‑by‑step process for corporate leaders to address growing concerns from a variety of stakeholders, and many of the all-too-common internal obstacles to planning and implementing net zero programs.
Pearl Harbor-Hickam Base to Add Solar
A combined solar and battery storage system will be built at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex in Hawai‘i.
Colorado Mountain College Adds Solar and Battery Storage
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs adds a 22-acre solar array and battery storage facility.
