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Many large energy users today are choosing "green" and
sustainable energy options. Ameresco works in partnership with
customers and communities to explore, nurture, and develop environmentally
friendly solutions through sustainable building practices and
renewable energy technologies.
Renewable Sources of Energy
From landfill gas to wind and solar power, Ameresco provides renewable
energy solutions that allow organizations to capitalize on the
most current energy technologies available. By coupling innovative
financing arrangements with the latest clean sources of power,
Ameresco offers affordable green solutions for current energy
needs.
Ameresco is a recognized leader in the renewable marketplace and
can advise customers in the design, construction and financing
of their own renewable energy sources, or we can own and/or operate
these facilities. Customers benefit from a reliable source of
power that offers protection from volatile energy markets.
Ameresco's expertise includes developing landfill gas, solar,
wind, geothermal, fuel cell, microturbine as well as combined
heat and power (CHP) systems. Ameresco has a particular expertise
in creating landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) projects. Utilizing
the methane gas produced by landfills, these projects are an increasingly
popular way to generate clean power. As well as providing a clean
source of energy, LFGTE projects offer communities a number of
benefits such as job creation, a reduction in odor emissions,
and an improved tax base.
View footage of BMW ribbon cutting for LFGTE project.
Sustainable Building Practices
There is a growing awareness today of the way buildings impact
people's lives and the health of the planet. North America has
historically posted the highest per capita energy use in the world.
Office buildings are major consumers, whether the energy is used
primarily for heating (in the North) or cooling (in the South).
The U.S. Green Building Council, under contract to the U.S. Department
of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office of Building
Technology, State and Community Programs, has established guidelines
for green and sustainable design practices. The goal is to foster
healthy, environmentally responsible workplaces.
Sustainable design and construction practices can significantly
reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment
and occupants in five primary ways:
- Sustainable site planning
- Safeguarding water and water efficiency
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Conservation of materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality.
Ameresco has incorporated many of these sustainable ideas in our daily
engineering and construction practices to promote whole-building,
integrated practices.
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Stewardship