Washington State's Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
awards grants to 17 Ameresco Quantum customers.
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & RENTON, Wash., Apr 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Ameresco,
Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy
company throughout North America, today announced its business unit Ameresco
Quantum, Inc. has partnered with 17 of its Washington State K-12
school customers to help them obtain energy and operational savings
grants from Washington State's Office of the Superintendent of Public
Instruction (OSPI). On April 2, 2012, OSPI announced 43 grants totaling
$20.9 million.
Ameresco Quantum's K-12 customers that are recipients include: Centralia
School District, College Place School District, East Valley School
District (Yakima), Elma School District, Griffin School District, Kelso
School District, La Center School District, Lake Quinault School
District, Liberty School District, Mercer Island School District,
Napavine School District, Okanogan School District, Oroville School
District, Shelton School District, South Whidbey School District,
Wahkiakum School District and Woodland School District.
Since 2009, OSPI and the Washington Department of Commerce have
distributed $137 million in energy and operational savings grants for
K-12 schools and higher education. The state funding supports energy and
operational efficiency projects that create jobs and reduce costs. To
date, over 50 percent of the grants have been awarded to Ameresco
Quantum customers.
"This latest round of state energy grants will make a significant
difference in our customers' schools," said Mike O'Connor, Vice
President, Northwest Region for Ameresco Quantum. "These grants enable
school districts to implement much needed infrastructure improvements
that would otherwise be out of reach in the current school funding
environment. The projects are completely paid for with the grant,
utility incentives, and guaranteed energy savings, and they will make a
real difference in the lives of the students and staff."
"Using their extensive experience working with schools, Ameresco Quantum
was a tremendous asset to the South Whidbey School District; identifying
infrastructure improvements that reduce energy consumption and offer
guaranteed savings; assisting with the OSPI grant application process;
and soon implementing the conservation measures," said Josephine (Jo)
Moccia, Superintendent. "Our students, teachers and the community at
large are the ultimate beneficiaries of this project. With the grants
and guaranteed savings, we can upgrade our learning environment while
reducing energy and operational costs."
The grant-funded projects replace or retrofit lighting, HVAC equipment,
energy management systems, boilers, and other equipment, improving the
earning environment in over 4 million square feet of school facilities.
As one of the largest providers of energy services in Washington State,
Ameresco Quantum has implemented energy savings performance contracts at
59 school districts. Many of these projects have been implemented in
multiple phases, with equipment installed at night, during holidays or
over the summer to minimize impacts during the school year.
On April 9, 2012 the Washington State legislature passed a new capital
budget that includes $78 million for energy and operational efficiency
grants in K-12 schools, higher education and local government.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading independent
provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, infrastructure
upgrades, and renewable energy solutions for facilities throughout North
America. Ameresco's services include upgrades to a facility's energy
infrastructure and the development, construction and operation of
renewable energy plants. Ameresco has successfully completed energy
saving, environmentally responsible projects with federal, state and
local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing
authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate
headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco provides local expertise
through its 62 offices in 34 states and five Canadian
provinces. Ameresco has more than 900 employees. For more information,
visit www.ameresco.com.
SOURCE: Ameresco, Inc.
Ameresco, Inc.
CarolAnn Hibbard, 508-661-2264
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