Ameresco,
Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy
efficiency and renewable
energy company, announced today that the City of Battle Creek, MI
was the recipient of the 2014 Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MEDC) Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Award for its sustainability
focus and leadership in efficiency initiatives. Under Energy Savings
Performance Contracts (ESPC) with Ameresco, valued at more than $4.4
million, the City has untaken major upgrade projects at facilities
including the Kellogg Arena Event Center and Full Blast Recreation
Center resulting in more than $84,000 in annual energy and maintenance
savings.
The City was recognized by the Michigan Chapter of the Energy Services
Coalition during an awards luncheon today at the Michigan Municipal
League office in Lansing. City Manager Rebecca Fleury accepted the award
on behalf of the City.
“The City of Battle Creek is honored to be recognized by the MEDC and to
receive this sustainability leadership award,” said Fleury. “Our entire
community is committed to reducing our energy usage and to being more
efficient, and our ongoing partnership with Ameresco has allowed us to
effectively upgrade our facilities while utilizing taxpayer dollars in
the most efficient and environmentally responsible way.”
Ameresco performed several projects and energy efficient upgrades under
the ESPCs. Some of the energy conservation measures (ECMs) at Kellogg
Arena included: replacing the roof, renovating and replacing seats
(bleacher mechanism replacement), LED exterior lighting retrofit,
instituting water conservation measures, enhancing building envelope and
replacing windows. Some of the ECMs implemented at the Full Blast
Recreation Center included: a central hot water heating plant that
provides the heating capacity for improved building comfort, domestic
hot water, and the indoor pool, a new open protocol controls system, and
installation of renewable energy features, such as solar energy for the
outdoor pool. Each of these measures at the facilities were designed to
increase the efficient use of energy and to decrease the buildings’
emissions and carbon footprint, while enhancing the comfort for guests.
“These projects helped to reduce our overall operating costs and have
allowed us to take a leadership role in economic and environmental
stewardship in our community,” said Fleury. “It’s important for us to
take a proactive role in reducing our energy consumption and it’s
rewarding to have been recognized for our commitment.”
”Ameresco commends the City of Battle Creek for its leadership and we
congratulate the City on the award,” said Louis P. Maltezos, Executive
Vice President, Ameresco. “We value our partnership where together we
have been able to realize great results utilizing a phased-approach to
implementing improvements to facilities throughout the community. The
energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrade projects at the Full Blast
Recreation Center and the Kellogg Arena are delivering greater energy
efficiency and significant financial, comfort and environmental benefits
for the community.”
About Michigan Economic Development Corporation
The Michigan
Economic Development Corporation, a public-private partnership serving
as the state’s marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and
jobs, focuses on helping grow Michigan’s economy. For more on the MEDC
and its initiatives, visit www.MichiganAdvantage.org.
About City of Battle Creek
Known as “Cereal City,” Battle
Creek is located in Calhoun County off I-94 between Chicago and Detroit.
Battle Creek has a proud history and promising future of providing the
world’s leading food brands, research and training. The City is home to
Kellogg Company’s world headquarters, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and
the International Food Protection Training Institute. Battle Creek has
many other major corporate members including Post Cereals, Ralcorp,
Denso, II Stanley, and Duncan Aviation. Downtown Battle Creek is
undergoing a revitalization effort to accommodate food science and other
innovation industries. Battle Creek’s Air National Guard Base,
commercial airport and industrial park contribute to a diversified local
economy that attracts worldwide businesses for military, aviation,
aerospace and alternative energy. For more information, visit http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc.
(NYSE:AMRC) is a leading independent provider of comprehensive services,
energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and
renewable energy solutions for facilities throughout North America.
Ameresco’s services include upgrades to a facility’s energy
infrastructure and the development, construction and operation of
renewable energy plants. Ameresco has successfully completed energy
saving, environmentally responsible projects with federal, state and
local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing
authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate
headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco provides local expertise
through its 69 offices in 33 states, five Canadian provinces and the
United Kingdom. Ameresco has more than 1000 employees. For more
information, visit www.ameresco.com.
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