Ameresco and City of Pendleton, Oregon Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for 240 kW Solar Canopy Project

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05-06-2025

Located at the City's wastewater treatment and resource recovery facility, the solar canopy is expected to generate 325,000 kWh of electricity annually
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & PENDLETON, Ore., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC):
WHAT: Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, and officials from the City of Pendleton, Oregon will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a major solar canopy project.
The 240 kW solar canopy is located at the City's Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) and is the first of its kind in the region. It is expected to generate as much as 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, offsetting the energy use of the WWTRRF by 30%. This project is part of a broader initiative at the Pendleton WWTRRF, which includes a suite of renewable energy and efficiency upgrades designed to reduce the facility's carbon footprint and operational costs. In addition to the solar PV canopy, future plans include the integration of a battery energy storage system (BESS) that will further enhance the facility's energy management capabilities.
The multiphase infrastructure improvement initiative was delivered through an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco, who provided price and performance guarantees and helped ensure participation from disadvantaged and local businesses. The project reflects Pendleton's commitment to energy efficiency, resilience and innovation in environmental stewardship.
This celebration highlights a critical investment in energy infrastructure that will provide a blueprint for other cities in the future.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 P.M.
WHERE:
4300 SW Houtama Road, Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Parking available on site
WHO:
Ameresco
Kathleen Kelleher, Account Executive, Ameresco
Brian Solan, Vice President – West Business Development, Ameresco
City of Pendleton
Kyle Willman, Wastewater Superintendent, City of Pendleton
City of Pendleton officials and staff
KEY VISUALS:
Brief remarks from City leadership and project partners
Ribbon cutting
Tour of the solar canopy
City of Pendleton official and Ameresco executives available for interview
DRESS CODE: Business casual
RSVP: Not needed for this event.
About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy 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 diversified generation solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, 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.
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