Ameresco Boosts Public Sector Offering with Yorkshire Framework Win

YPO framework will give local authorities efficient access to funding for quality Combined Heat & Power schemes

FRAMINGHAM, MA and LONDON, UK – June, 2016 – Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company, announced today that Ameresco UK has secured a place on the Yorkshire Procurement Organisation (YPO) framework.

The YPO framework covers England and Wales and has been created to give local authorities and organisations such as hospitals and leisure centres fast and efficient access to quality Combined Heat and Power (CHP) services.

It is one of four new public sector framework wins for Ameresco UK, alongside Re:Fit; The Carbon & Energy Fund (CEF); and Scottish non-Domestic Energy Efficiency Program (ScNDEE).

Through the YPO framework, Ameresco UK will have the opportunity to identify, design and implement efficient CHP systems in buildings with a consistent heat load.

Britta MacIntosh, VP of UK Operations London, said: “The YPO offers organisations a fast and efficient procurement process providing best value for money. Because we have already implemented a wide range of CHP and District Heating systems, helping clients to meet energy efficiency goals and reducing their carbon footprint, we look forward to supporting YPO in their efficiency efforts through this framework.

“As an independent consultant, Ameresco UK is not restricted by any ties and this helps us to get the best energy and cost savings for clients. Combined with our vast engineering expertise and experience, as well as the capacity to support savings assurances, we are in a strong position to support public sector projects across the UK.”

Ameresco has worked on a wide range of multi-million dollar public sector projects within the US, with clients including the Federal Government, municipalities, schools and public housing authorities.

Ms. MacIntosh said: “The public sector is under increasing pressure to cut spending, while also meeting specific carbon targets. There are realistic and measurable ways to achieve this, including the use of CHP systems, which can provide substantial energy and cost savings.”

About Ameresco
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading independent provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions for businesses and organizations throughout North America and Europe. Ameresco’s sustainability 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 has more than 1,000 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.