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Two rooftop solar installations unveiled during Earth Week ribbon cuttings will advance the district’s long-term sustainability goals, drive energy and cost savings, and expand student learning opportunities
FRAMINGHAM, MA and ROCKVILLE, MD – April 22, 2026 – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) hosted ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and Germantown Elementary School to mark the activation of two new rooftop solar installations.
The solar arrays, totaling 558.14 kW DC at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School and 244.26 kW DC at Germantown Elementary School, are expected to generate nearly one million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, resulting in annual utility cost savings and local solar energy generation in support of county goals.
“We often talk about the future as something that happens to us— a distant destination we are simply waiting to reach. By looking at our rooftops, we can see that we are not just waiting for the future; we are building it,” said Brandi K. Overton, Principal at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School. “The installation of solar panels at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School is more than just an upgrade to our infrastructure; it is a commitment to a smarter, cleaner way of living. As a school community, let us shine as brightly as the energy we are now harvesting.”
The solar installations are part of a broader $23M energy savings performance contract (ESPC) between Ameresco and MCPS, encompassing 25 schools across the district and designed to modernize infrastructure while improving efficiency, resilience, and overall building performance. In addition to rooftop solar, the initiative also includes advanced energy management systems, LED lighting retrofits, and intelligent building controls to reduce energy consumption and optimize operations across facilities.
The comprehensive initiative supports MCPS’s long-term sustainability goals by creating healthier learning environments for students and staff. Projected to save more than 5.9 million kWh of electricity annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,000 metric tons of CO2 each year, the initiative also aligns with Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan to minimize environmental impact across the broader community.
“We’re proud to partner with Montgomery County Public Schools to bring these solar projects online as part of a broader effort to modernize infrastructure and advance sustainability across the district,” said Peter Christakis, Chief Operating Officer at Ameresco. “Beyond the energy and cost savings, projects of this scale create environments where students can connect with real-world energy solutions and become active participants in shaping a more resilient energy future.”
The ribbon-cutting events also served as interactive experiences for students, educators, and community members, featuring live demonstrations of the solar performance dashboards which show how much solar output is being generated, opportunities to talk to an engineer to ask questions and learn more about solar, and other learning activities.
To learn more about the solar solutions offered by Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com/solution-solar-power/.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure 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 energy infrastructure solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, data centers, 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.
The announcement of completion of a customer’s project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco’s overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco’s overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco’s previously reported contracted backlog as of December 31, 2025.
What rooftop solar project did Ameresco announce with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland in April 2026?
Ameresco announced the activation of two rooftop solar installations at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and Germantown Elementary School in Montgomery County, Maryland, as part of a broader energy savings performance contract to modernize school infrastructure and expand on-site renewable energy generation.
How will Montgomery County Public Schools benefit from Ameresco’s rooftop solar and energy infrastructure modernization project in Maryland?
Ameresco enables Montgomery County Public Schools to generate nearly one million kWh annually from the two solar installations while advancing a $23 million energy savings performance contract that improves efficiency, reduces utility costs, and modernizes infrastructure across 25 schools.
How does Ameresco’s solar project support Montgomery County, Maryland community and education outcomes?
Ameresco supports Montgomery County by creating cleaner, on-site solar energy generation and providing interactive learning experiences through solar performance dashboards, live demonstrations, and student engagement activities that connect education with real-world renewable energy systems.
What technologies is Ameresco deploying for Montgomery County Public Schools in this Maryland energy project?
Ameresco is deploying rooftop solar installations alongside advanced energy management systems, LED lighting retrofits, and intelligent building controls to reduce energy consumption, optimize building performance, and modernize school facilities across the district.
What is an energy savings performance contract (ESPC) in Ameresco’s Montgomery County Public Schools project?
Ameresco uses an energy savings performance contract to implement comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrades across Montgomery County Public Schools, enabling improvements in efficiency, building performance, and renewable energy integration through a coordinated district-wide initiative.
How does Ameresco’s project improve energy performance and operational efficiency for MCPS schools in Maryland?
Ameresco improves energy performance by integrating solar generation with efficiency upgrades and intelligent controls, enabling Montgomery County Public Schools to reduce energy use, optimize operations, and enhance overall building performance across multiple school facilities.
How does Ameresco’s MCPS solar and efficiency project support sustainability and emissions reduction in Montgomery County, Maryland?
Ameresco supports sustainability by helping Montgomery County Public Schools save more than 5.9 million kWh annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,000 metric tons of CO2, aligning with the county’s Climate Action Plan and long-term environmental goals.
Why is Ameresco’s rooftop solar deployment important for schools in Montgomery County, Maryland?
Ameresco demonstrates how schools can integrate on-site renewable energy and modern building technologies to reduce costs, improve facility performance, and create hands-on learning opportunities, supporting Montgomery County Public Schools’ long-term sustainability and infrastructure modernization goals.
