Ameresco energy efficiency, distributed generation, advanced technology, and renewable energy projects have won acclaim from federal agencies and local governments, and received numerous awards from green energy associations and environmental groups. Ameresco, its client projects, and industry leadership has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, S&P Global Platts, Frost and Sullivan, Guidehouse Insights, Energy + Environmental Leader, Renewable Energy World, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, Association of Energy Engineers, Ernst & Young, Solar Power World, among others.
Recent Project, Client & Company Awards
2026 Environment+Energy Leader AwardsAmeresco, Inc. | Kūpono Solar Projecthttps://www.ameresco.com/amerescos-kupono-project-named-winner-in-2026-environmentenergy-leader-awards/pr–Read more →
Ragan Top Women in HR Awards (2026)Lenka Patten, SVP and CHROhttps://www.ragan.com/announcing-ragans-top-women-in-hr-class-of-2026/–Read more →
Fortune Change the World List for Energy Infrastructure Project (2025)Kūpono Solarhttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-named-to-fortunes-2025-change-the-world-list-for-energy-infrastructure-project-in-hawaii/–Read more →
Gold Award in Globee Awards for Business (2025)Ameresco, Inc.https://globeeawards.com/2025-winners-business-awards/–Read more →
Gold Stevie® 2025 Annual American Business Awards, Large Energy Company of the Year Ameresco, Inc.https://stevieawards.com/aba/company-organization-awards-1–Read more →
Frost & Sullivan 2025 Global Energy Services Company of the Year Award Ameresco, Inc.https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-receives-frost-sullivans-2025-global-company-of-the-year-award-for-excellence-in-energy-services/–Read more →
Stevie® Climate Hero of the Year Award (2025)Nicole Bulgarino, EVP & GM Federal Solutionshttps://stevieawards.com/women/2025-stevie-award-winners#Individual–Read more →
Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community 2026Ameresco, Inc.https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-for-culture-belonging-community-2026–Read more →
Ragan Top Women in Communications (2025)Leila Dillon, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officerhttps://www.ragan.com/awards/events/top-women-in-communications-awards-luncheon-2025/–Read more →
Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2025), Socially Responsible Project Ameresco, Inc. | Kūpono Solar Projecthttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-honored-with-reuters-global-energy-transition-award-for-social-impact/–Read more →
Solar Power World, Top Solar Developers (2025)Ameresco, Inc.https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025-top-solar-developers/–Read more →
Fast Company, Most Innovative Companies in Economic Development (2025)Bristol City Leaphttps://www.fastcompany.com/91269314/economic-development-most-innovative-companies-2025–Read more →
UK National GO Awards, Social Value Award (2025)Amerescohttps://national.goawards.co.uk/2024-25-finalists/–Read more →
Top Energy Innovation Project of the Year, Environment + Energy Leader Awards (2025)London Stadiumhttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-celebrates-double-win-for-innovative-projects-in-2025-environmentenergy-leader-awards/–Read more →
Top Software Implementation Project of the Year, Environment + Energy Leader Awards (2025)U.S. Army Futures Command Fort Detrickhttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-celebrates-double-win-for-innovative-projects-in-2025-environmentenergy-leader-awards/–Read more →
Best in Biz Awards, Silver Company of the Year Award (2024)Ameresco, Inc.https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-wins-silver-in-large-company-of-the-year-category-at-the-2024-best-in-biz-awards/–Read more →
Frost & Sullivan 2024 North American Energy Services Company of the Year AwardAmeresco, Inc.https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-earns-frost-sullivans-2024-company-of-the-year-award-for-the-energy-services-industry/–Read more →
World Economic Forum, Public-Private Collaboration in Cities by the Global Partnership for Local Investment (2024)Bristol City Leap https://www.ameresco.com/bristol-city-leap-wins-2024-award-of-distinction-for-public-private-collaboration-in-cities/–Read more →
Solar Power World - Top Solar Developers (2024)Amerescohttps://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024-top-solar-developers/–Read more →
Solar Power World - Top Solar + Storage Installers (2024)Amerescohttps://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2024-top-solar-storage-installers/–Read more →
NAESCO Member Award (2024)Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company / GSA Oklahoma Cityhttps://www.naesco.org/2024/10/01/six-energy-service-companies-selected-as-finalists-for-industry-leading-award-in-energy-efficiency-and-modernizing-building-infrastructure/–Read more →
Ragan Communications - CSR & Diversity Award Finalist (2024)2023 Impact Reporthttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-named-finalist-for-2024-csr-diversity-awards-by-ragan-communications/–Read more →
U.S. Department of Energy, Integrated Lighting Campaign (2024)City of Memphis, TN - LED Streetlighting, Controls & Networking Projecthttps://www.ameresco.com/amerescos-memphis-led-streetlighting-project-receives-recognition-from-u-s-department-of-energys-2024-integrated-lighting-campaign/–Read more →
Gold Stevie® - 22nd Annual American Business Awards (2024) Company of the Year – Energy https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-honored-as-gold-stevie-award-winner-in-2024-american-business-awards-for-company-of-the-year-energy/–Read more →
Smart 20 Award for Transformative City Infrastructure (2024)City of Memphis LED Streetlighting, Controls and Networking Projecthttps://www.ameresco.com/amerescos-memphis-led-streetlighting-project-receives-2024-smart-20-award-for-transformative-city-infrastructure/–Read more →
SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award (2024)Kūpono Solar Project, Hawaii https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-honored-with-seal-environmental-initiatives-award-for-kupono-solar-project-in-hawaii/–Read more →
#1 Energy as a Service Market Leader, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report (2024)Ameresco, Inc.
BBJ Largest Clean Energy Companies (2024)Ameresco, Inc.
Ragan CSR & Diversity Awards Finalist (2024)Ameresco, Inc.https://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-named-finalist-for-2024-csr-diversity-awards-by-ragan-communications/–Read more →
Globee Awards (2024)Energy, Cleantech and Environment Company of the Year Silver Awardhttps://www.ameresco.com/ameresco-receives-silver-award-in-2024-globee-awards-for-american-business/–Read more →
Smart Cities Connect Smart 20 Award (2024)Memphis LED Streetlightinghttps://www.ameresco.com/amerescos-memphis-led-streetlighting-project-receives-2024-smart-20-award-for-transformative-city-infrastructure/–Read more →
Solar Power World, Top Solar Contractor (2024)Ameresco, Inc.
Best in Biz Awards (2023)Large Company of the Year Gold Award
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) Inspiring Efficiency Impact Award (2023) Chicago Smart Lighting Program
Energy Service Companies, Market Leader Category, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report (2023)Ameresco, Inc.
S&P Global Commodity Insights Global Energy Awards Finalists (2023)Ameresco Executive Vice President Mike Bakas and Colorado Mountain College and Holy Cross Energy Project
Environment + Energy Leader - Top Project of the Year Award (2023)Holy Cross Energy/Colorado Mountain College
Frost & Sullivan 2023 North American Energy Services Company of the YearAmeresco, Inc.
The Energy Awards Finalist (2023)Ameresco Executive Vice President Mike Bakas and Colorado Mountain College and Holy Cross Energy Project
SEAL Environmental Initiatives Award (2023)Ameresco, Inc.
Best Place To Work – Large (1000 and more employees) - Silver Distinction (2022)Best in Biz Awards
Great Place to Work® (2022-2023)Ameresco, Inc.
RACER Trust Edge Award (2022)Solar Reuse of Former Industrial Landfill - Danville, IL Brightfield Solar
DOE Better Buildings Integrated Lighting Campaign Award (2022)City of Chicago Streetlighting
Top Solar Contractor, Solar Power World (2022)Ameresco, Inc.
Top Solar and Storage Installer, Solar Power World (2022)Ameresco, Inc.
Top Solar Contractor (Commercial Segment), Solar Power World (2022)Ameresco, Inc. - #10
Top Solar Contractor (State-specific: DC, MA, NY, NJ, IL, AZ, CA, RI, HI), Solar Power World (2022)Ameresco, Inc.
Best Solar Companies in Minneapolis (2022)Ameresco, Inc.
#1 Energy as a Service Market Leader, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report (2022)Ameresco, Inc.
Silver Stevie® Award, American Business Awards® (2022)Publication Category - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reports
Energy Storage Report, Top 40 Women Leaders in Energy Storage (2022)Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Federal Solutions
Hermes Creative Awards, Corporate Social Responsibility Publication Category (2022)Ameresco’s 2021 ESG Report
Hermes Creative Awards, Team Achievement Category (2022)Ameresco ESG Ambassadors Program
U.S. Energy Storage Association’s 2021 Brad Roberts Outstanding Industry Achievement by a Member Organization (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards - Construction Project of the Year (2021) Finalist: Hamilton Southeastern Schools, IN
S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards - Rising Star Individual (2021) Finalist: Nicole Bulgarino, EVP & GM Federal Solutions
The Cleanie Awards® - Woman of the Year (2021)Finalist: Nicole Bulgarino, EVP & GM Federal Solutions
The Cleanie Awards® - People’s Choice Award, Project of the Year (2021)Ameresco’s Solar Project with Wells Fargo
The Cleanie Awards® - Company of the Year (2021)Finalist: Ameresco, Inc.
Environment + Energy Leader E+E 100 Honoree (2021)Nicole Bulgarino, EVP & GM Federal Solutions
Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
BBJ Largest Clean Energy Companies (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
Inc. Best-Led Companies (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
Top Project of the Year Award, Environment + Energy Leader (2021)San Joaquin County Solar Farm
#1 Energy as a Service Market Leader, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
#1 U.S. ESCO Market Leader by Revenue, Atlas Energy Intelligence Report (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
Forbes - America’s Best Mid-Size Companies (2021)Ameresco, Inc.
Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation (2020)Ameresco, Inc.
Investor’s Business Daily - Best Companies of 2020Ameresco, Inc.
Environment + Energy Leader E+E 100 Honoree (2020)George Sakellaris, Ameresco President & CEO
Best in Biz Awards Executive of the Year Silver Winner (2020)George Sakellaris, Ameresco President & CEO
S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards - Construction Project of the Year (2020)Finalist: Phoenix, AZ 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant
S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards - Lifetime Achievement (2020)Finalist: George Sakellaris, Ameresco President & CEO
Energy Service Companies, Market Leader Category, Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report (2020)Ameresco, Inc.
Frost & Sullivan 2020 Global best Practices Distributed Energy Resources Company of the YearAmeresco, Inc.https://info.ameresco.com/frost-and-sullivan-report–Download the Report
American City & County, Crown Communities Awards (2019)Phoenix 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant
Top Project of the Year Award, Environment + Energy Leader (2020)U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards, Honorable MentionPhoenix 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant
Innovation Award, Smart Energy Decisions (2020)U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island
Middle Market Leaders Award, Boston Business Journal (2020)Ameresco, Inc.