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Company recognized for its innovative Kūpono Solar Project, delivering energy, equity, and resilience to Hawaii’s communities
FRAMINGHAM, MA – June 25, 2025 – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, has been named a winner in the Socially Responsible Project category at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards 2025, held June 24 in New York City. Selected from more than 600 global entries, Ameresco received the award for its Kūpono Solar Project, a landmark initiative advancing energy equity, climate resilience, and local economic development across the island of O‘ahu, Hawaii.
The Kūpono Solar Project is the largest solar and battery energy storage system on O‘ahu. Located on U.S. Navy land at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the 42 MW solar array and 168 MWh battery system provides clean, reliable power to approximately 10,000 homes, 44% of which are under-resourced, while reducing more than 50,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
“We are pleased to be the recipient of this important award,” said George Sakellaris, President and CEO of Ameresco. “The Kūpono Solar Project demonstrates what is possible when innovation meets purpose. This award reflects the power of long-term partnerships, local investment, and our collective vision for a more resilient energy future.”
Designed with long-term community impact in mind, the project not only enhances grid stability but also supports local biodiversity, energy affordability, and economic opportunity through workforce development and sustainability education.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from Reuters,” said Nicole Bulgarino, President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco. “The Kūpono Solar Project reflects our commitment to delivering energy solutions that benefit communities and build resilience—through job creation, energy reliability, and education. We’re proud to lead with purpose and grateful to see that impact recognized on a global stage.”
To learn more about Ameresco’s award-winning energy projects, visit: www.ameresco.com.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. Our comprehensive portfolio includes implementing smart energy efficiency solutions, upgrading aging infrastructure, and developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy resources. As a trusted full-service partner, Ameresco shows the way by reducing energy use and delivering diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, educational and healthcare institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. Headquartered in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500 employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.
