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  • Framingham Based Ameresco Brings Solar Power and Jobs to Massachusetts

    Framingham Based Ameresco Brings Solar Power and Jobs to Massachusetts

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that the company has worked with the Massachusetts State Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to sign agreements to design, construct, finance, own, and operate solar power systems on five state facilities.

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  • Framingham Based Ameresco Completes Third Ashland Solar Project

    Framingham Based Ameresco Completes Third Ashland Solar Project

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham based renewable energy company Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), has completed it’s third solar photovoltaic (“PV”) facility for the Town of Ashland at it’s capped landfill on Howe Street.

    The Town partnered with Ameresco to develop the solar PV projects under a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Ameresco will operate and maintain the systems for the term of the contract to ensure optimal energy production.

    “We were happy to have a comprehensive service partner in Ameresco to help us identify and implement a diverse set of meaningful clean energy projects in our community. These projects not only combat the continuing global impacts of climate change but do so by virtually eliminating the Town’s electric bill.” Michael D. Herbert, Town Manager, Ashland MA.

    Ashland’s solar projects at the Middle School Roof, the High School Parking Lot, and the Howe Street Landfill are comprised of more than 5,500 photovoltaic panels totaling 1,800 kW DC and designed to generate over 2.2 million kWh of renewable electricity each year. The annual CO2 emissions reduction of 1,632 metric tons is equivalent to taking 350 cars off the road and annual electricity usage of 176 homes.

    “This project will contribute to the Town of Ashland realizing its goals, under the Green Communities Program, to reduce energy consumption and costs through the implementation of clean energy projects in its municipal buildings, facilities, and schools,” said David J. Anderson, Executive Vice President, Ameresco. “The three solar projects represent a complimentary component to the larger sustainable initiative across the municipality that included a $3.6 million comprehensive energy efficiency program, providing more than $250,000 in annual savings in its building portfolio.”

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  • 1.7 Megawatt Solar Array Powered Up on Bose Mountain

    1.7 Megawatt Solar Array Powered Up on Bose Mountain

    A 1.7-megawatt SunPower solar project on “The Mountain” at Bose Corporation’s headquarters in Massachusetts is now generating power.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Bose Corporation has just brought a 1.7 megawatt solar installation online.

    The fixed-tilt, ground mounted array of nearly 4000 solar panels is located on the southern side of what locals commonly refer to as “Bose Mountain” an industrial area off Route 9, near the Southborough town line.

    The array which was designed, constructed and financed by SunPower® (www.sunpower.com), is expected to generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours of energy per year.

    Through a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement, SunPower will operate and maintain the solar installation which Bose anticipates will provide a substantial portion of the electricity needs for the Bose Mountain campus.

    In a press release describing the installation, Sam Nguyen, SunPower executive Vice President, Commercial Solar was quoted as saying “We’re proud to be working with Bose to further advance solar development in the Commonwealth, and to support the company’s [Bose] commitment to long-term sustainability as a leading global brand.”

    For more information, contact:

    • Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701, Tel: 1-508-879-7330, www.bose.com
    • SunPower, 262 Washington Street Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108, 1-800-SUNPOWER, www.sunpower.com

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