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Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority and Ameresco Celebrate Completion of Energy Infrastructure Project

The completed solar-plus-storage system is designed to offset 100 percent of the Main Office’s annual electricity usage while enhancing resilience for critical wastewater operations.

FRAMINGHAM, MA and ROSEBURG, OR – October 13th, 2026 – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions to create reliable power and modernize infrastructure, today celebrated the completion of a solar-plus-storage project at the main office of the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA), joined by RUSA Staff, RUSA leadership, the Oregon Department of Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon, and elected officials. The $1M project is the beginning of a multi-phase transformative energy program aimed at enhancing the resilience, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of RUSA’s key facilities, which include its Main Office, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and natural treatment system (NTS).

Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority OR people at ribbon cutting in front of solar panel

The project includes a 39.4-kWDC solar photovoltaic system designed to generate approximately 51,580 kWh annually and offset 100 percent of the electricity used at RUSA’s Main Office. The solar array is paired with an 184-kWh battery energy storage system that helps ensure critical administrative and operational functions remain available during power disruptions.

The project was made possible through a combination of funding sources, including an $870,870 grant from the Oregon Department of Energy’s Community Renewable Energy Program (C-REP), as well as support from the Energy Trust of Oregon.

The broader RUSA energy initiative has received significant regional recognition, including two 2026 Best of the Best Awards from the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies (ORACWA) and the 2026 Excellence in Resource Recovery & Sustainability Award from the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA).

In addition to enhancing energy efficiency and system reliability, this initiative plays a vital role in strengthening the local economy by generating employment opportunities and actively engaging businesses from underrepresented communities.

“Partnering with Ameresco allows us to modernize our facilities, safeguarding the long-term well-being of our community as a result,” said Jim Baird, General Manager of RUSA. “Through smarter energy use and resilient infrastructure investments, we’re advancing reliable wastewater management while ensuring continued service for our customers in both everyday operations and critical situations.”

The second and third projects will see the installation of a 900-kW ground-mounted solar PV system at the WWTP and a 400-kW floating solar PV system at the NTS. Construction on these projects is anticipated to begin Fall 2026.

“Operating a wastewater treatment facility requires substantial energy consumption, which is why RUSA’s initiative and others like it are so important to build a more efficient energy future,” said Louis Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco. “By working together, we’re showing how public organizations can adopt forward-looking strategies that cut emissions, lower costs, and strengthen the quality of life for the communities they serve.”

Ameresco and RUSA’s collaboration not only strengthens local operations but also sets a powerful example of how public agencies can lead in sustainability and energy innovation. By deploying advanced solar and storage systems at critical facilities, this initiative demonstrates how strategic infrastructure upgrades can improve reliability, reduce operational costs, and support long-term community resilience.

To learn more about the energy efficiency solutions offered by Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com/energy-efficiency/.

About Ameresco, Inc.

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions to create reliable power and modernize infrastructure. The company’s Power Infrastructure business integrates energy resources across behind-the-meter and utility-scale systems. Its Buildings & Public Infrastructure business modernizes the built environment with smart, connected solutions that optimize performance and enhance resilience. Ameresco is a trusted full lifecycle partner, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting over 5 GW of energy resources since its founding in 2000. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Ameresco serves public and private sector customers across North America and Europe. Learn more at 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 June 30, 2026.

Ameresco completed a $1 million solar-plus-storage project at the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority (RUSA) Main Office in Roseburg, Oregon. The project includes a 39.4-kWDC solar photovoltaic system and a 184-kWh battery energy storage system designed to offset 100% of the Main Office’s annual electricity usage while enhancing resilience for critical operations.

The Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority solar-plus-storage project supports more resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective operation of critical wastewater infrastructure. The project is the first phase of a broader energy initiative focused on modernizing RUSA’s Main Office, wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and natural treatment system (NTS).

The Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority solar-plus-storage project helps strengthen service reliability by supporting critical administrative and operational functions during power disruptions. The investment enhances RUSA’s ability to maintain essential wastewater services during both routine operations and emergency situations.

Ameresco deployed a 39.4-kWDC solar photovoltaic system and a 184-kWh battery energy storage system at the RUSA Main Office. The system is designed to generate approximately 51,580 kWh of electricity annually, offsetting the facility’s annual electricity consumption while improving resilience during power outages.

Ameresco’s solar-plus-storage system combines solar photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage to provide renewable electricity and enhanced energy resilience. At the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority Main Office, the system is designed to offset 100% of annual electricity use while helping maintain critical functions during grid disruptions.

Ameresco’s solar-plus-storage project improves energy resilience by pairing on-site solar generation with battery energy storage. The 184-kWh battery system helps ensure critical administrative and operational functions remain available during power disruptions, supporting continuity of wastewater utility operations.

Ameresco’s solar-plus-storage project supports sustainability by generating approximately 51,580 kWh of renewable electricity annually and offsetting 100% of the Main Office’s electricity usage. The project also advances RUSA’s broader effort to modernize infrastructure and improve the sustainability of critical wastewater facilities.

Ameresco’s project with the Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority demonstrates how solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage can strengthen the resilience and sustainability of critical wastewater infrastructure in Oregon. The project shows how public agencies can modernize essential facilities while supporting reliable operations and long-term community resilience.

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