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The Veterans Integrated Service Network Region 6 (VISN 6) selected Ameresco to perform energy efficiency upgrades to improve their infrastructure under the Department of Defense Energy Saving Performance Contract Program for Veterans Administration Medical Centers.

Solar energy, a great option for both public and private organizations seeking to control energy costs and meet sustainability goals, is one of the most efficient and popular forms of renewable energy in the world today. At a time when organizations like yours aim to build more robust, resilient, and secure energy infrastructure; solar power paired with batteries and energy storage can set you apart. Ameresco continues to find creative and innovative ways of using solar and storage for on-site resiliency as well as for grid benefits when sold to grid operators.

Over the years, renewable energy, clean or “green” energy, sustainability, and corporate responsibility have become primary business concerns, with a measurable impact on consumer and investor interest in all types of businesses. As one of the country’s largest renewable asset developers, Ameresco takes a budget and business-friendly approach to renewable power that brings real, sustained economic benefit while ensuring environmentally friendly energy infrastructures.

Central plants typically utilize four major components including: energy sources; systems to convert the energy sources to thermal energy, (chilled and hot water); transmission and distribution systems; and an end-use component such as individual buildings redistributing heating/cooling agents within the building to provide thermal comfort and ventilation.

Deep energy retrofits from Ameresco allow organizations to contain energy costs and reduce emissions by improving existing systems, including weatherization, HVAC and plumbing and energy management. These projects align with U.S. Department of Energy objectives to work toward overall energy reduction, the sustainability requirements associated with Executive Order 13693 and DOE’s Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings.

As an independent energy efficiency company and energy services provider, Ameresco can analyze energy needs and develop, build, operate and maintain on-site distributed generation systems. Our independence ensures that our customers have full access to the best solutions available on the market, and we solve capital cost problems with energy saving performance contracts that use lower utility bills to provide capital for facility development.

An energy storage system enables you to manage when and how your energy is used. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) have emerged as a promising, versatile technology that can provide solutions to many electric-grid challenges. Without the ability to store large amounts of energy, conventional power systems have been reliant on matching supply and demand in real-time. However, with recent advances in storage technology and significant cost reductions, energy storage has never been simpler.

In recent years, the proliferation of wind power has been driven by federal and state legislation, technological advancements and the continuing push for a clean energy economy. According to the American Wind Energy Association, the total wind power capacity now operating in the United States is more than 35,600 MW, or enough energy to power the equivalent of 9.7 million homes.

Monetizing energy assets is an effective way to offset annual utility and infrastructure expenses or develop new sources of revenue for government and industrial enterprises. New approaches to energy asset management can eliminate the risks and costs associated with non-core energy infrastructure, while new fuel technologies including biomass and landfill gas provide new ways of monetizing waste.