Summary
Ameresco’s partnership with the City of Brockton and Brockton Public Schools (BPS) supported Mayor Robert Sullivan’s goals for energy leadership and sustainability. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), Brockton has upgraded historical, municipal, and school facilities with advanced lighting, HVAC, and water conservation measures. This strategy allowed the City to maximize energy savings, secure utility incentives, and complete projects on time and within budget, framing Brockton’s energy story as one of progress and fiscal responsibility.
“This historic investment in our infrastructure has allowed us to make generational changes to the City’s most visible assets like the City Hall, and War Memorial Building. Our partnership with Ameresco enables us to advance projects that create healthier, more comfortable environments for residents, students, and employees.”
– Troy Clarkson
Chief Financial Officer, City of Brockton
“Our partnership with Ameresco has created meaningful, real world opportunities for Brockton High School students while advancing our commitment to sustainability.”
– Dr. Priya Tahiliani
Superintendent, Brockton Public Schools
80,607 Sq Ft
City Hall and War Memorial Building
$257,000
BPS LED Lighting Annual Savings
~$2,000,000
Annual ESPC Energy Savings
$25,000,000+
Total Project Size
Customer Benefits
Brockton’s modernization initiative delivered substantial benefits for City and school stakeholders. The project reduces energy and operational costs, improves building comfort and reliability, and supports ongoing sustainability goals. Leveraging ESPCs and utility incentives, Brockton achieved upgrades with no out-of- pocket costs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and measurable environmental impact. Additional benefits of the project include:
- Significant annual energy and cost savings
- Improved comfort and indoor air quality
- Reliable, modernized building systems
- Support for sustainability and climate goals
- Enhanced learning and working environments
- Projects completed on time and within budget
- Provided BPS with a comprehensive lighting project valued at $2.5M with no out-of-pocket cost
Solution
Over several phases of work, Ameresco partnered with the City of Brockton to modernize municipal and education facilities, delivering efficient upgrades in lighting, HVAC and water conservation to advance the City’s goals of improving building performance, comfort for occupants, and sustainability. The project included the following solutions:
- LED lighting and controls
- Energy Management Systems upgrades
- Boiler and chiller replacements
- HVAC improvements (air handler units, heat pumps, and rooftop units)
- Water conservation measures
- Ventilation improvements
- Weatherization and building envelope enhancements
