Kiosk serves as an informational tool and
educational display in support of the Town’s sustainability
efforts.
The Town of Westwood, Massachusetts and Ameresco, Inc.,
(NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy
company, today announced that they will co-host a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony on Wednesday, May 17, at 1:00 p.m. to unveil the new
interactive kiosk located in the lobby at the Westwood High
School.
“We’re excited the solar arrays at the schools are complete and
are operational and that the kiosk, donated by Ameresco, has been
installed,” said Thomas Philbin, Energy Manager, Town of Westwood.
“Ameresco’s technical expertise and experience has afforded us a
valuable partner in helping Westwood to drive our energy strategy
forward. In addition, the kiosk will provide our students and the
community with an informational tool that helps to further enhance
the learning environment.”
The interactive kiosk will display the environmental benefit of
solar, and provide information about the Town’s solar arrays at the
Westwood High School, Thurston Middle School, and the Martha Jones
and Downey Elementary Schools.
Ameresco designed, built, owns and will operate the four
roof-top renewable energy arrays. The multi-million dollar, 616
kW-DC renewable energy project includes approximately 1,800 panels
installed on the roofs of the schools, creating energy savings
upwards of $2 million over the 20-year term of the agreement for
the Town.
John Antonucci, the Westwood Superintendent of Schools
continued, “Our solar initiative was fiscally prudent for the
Town’s bottom-line and it provides an important educational
opportunity for our community. In addition, as a Green Community,
it helps support our commitment to minimizing climate change
effects and environmental stewardship. This project allows us to
save approximately $100,000 annually in energy expenses, all
without incurring any capital costs by the Town or our
schools.”
The Town of Westwood entered into a 20-year solar Power Purchase
Agreement (PPA) with the developer, Ameresco, where the Town will
purchase the generated electricity at a fixed rate that is lower
than it currently pays to Eversource, resulting in annual utility
budget savings. The systems are expected to generate approximately
730,000 kWh annually over the term of the agreement.
“Ameresco is truly honored to work with the Town of Westwood and
we commend the Town and School System’s leadership for their
commitment in embracing this renewable energy project that will
positively impact the environment while generating immediate cost
savings for the community without any capital investment made by
the Town,” said Michael T. Bakas, Senior Vice President, Ameresco.
“This project was successfully delivered under an aggressive
schedule from contract signing to completion with no ‘down-time’
for the schools, which allowed the Town to realize greater benefits
associated with the State’s Solar program.”
In support of the Town’s sustainability goals, renewable
generation from the solar systems will help reduce carbon dioxide
emissions by approximately 567 tons annually, the equivalent to
producing enough electricity annually to power approximately 76
homes.
Bakas continued, “Ameresco is delighted the project is
installed, and we’re happy to be able to unveil the interactive
kiosks that will function as a valuable educational and
informational tool for the Westwood schools and community at
large.”
Please note: The ribbon cutting celebration will begin promptly
at 1:00 p.m., in the lobby of the Westwood High School. The
ceremony will be followed by a brief reception in the same
area.
About the Town of WestwoodWestwood was established in
1897. It is made up of a community of 14,626 located 12 miles
southwest of Boston. Westwood is situated at the junction of Route
95/128 and 93 and provides an excellent location for its residents
with easy access to Boston, but with all the elements of a
beautiful suburban community. Westwood also has two commuter rail
lines and full MBTA bus service on Routes 1 and 1A (Washington
Street). Westwood is recognized for the quality of its education.
Students consistently score in the top percentiles on national
tests, MCAS, and the overwhelming majority of students graduating
from the high school go on to higher education. The Town also
encourages and maintains many recreational areas and facilities,
including numerous conservation areas, playgrounds, ball fields and
an indoor pool facility. It has two libraries, a senior center,
Youth & Family Services, curb collection of solid waste and
recycling and numerous community-sponsored events for
residents.
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 businesses and
organizations throughout North America and Europe. Ameresco’s
sustainability 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 has more
than 1,000 employees providing local expertise in the United
States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit
www.ameresco.com.
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2017.
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Media Contacts:Town of Westwood:Thomas Philbin,
781-320-1036orAmeresco:CarolAnn Hibbard,
508-661-2264news@ameresco.com
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