Ameresco and U.S. Army Unveil Advanced Renewable Energy System at Fort Detrick
June 18 2024 - 11:05AM
Business Wire
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator
specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today
announced the newly completed U.S. Army’s advanced renewable energy
system at U.S. Army Installation Fort Detrick in Maryland. This
event marks the culmination of efforts to enhance the base’s energy
independence, sustainability, and potential for energy
resiliency.
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The Honorable Rachel Jacobson, the 17th
Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Installations, Energy and
Environment (ASA(IE&E)) (left), Brigadier General Edward H.
Bailey, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Research and
Development Command and Fort Detrick (center) and Nicole Bulgarino,
Executive Vice President of Ameresco (right) celebrated the
activation of the BESS. (Photo: Business Wire)
Ameresco’s energy asset activation is now live and features a 6
MW/6MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) that integrates
seamlessly with an existing 18.6 MW (DC) solar energy facility,
which has been operational since 2016. This integration not only
boosts the facility’s capacity by providing frequency regulation
services to the local electric grid but also enhances the overall
energy security and sustainability of the installation by improving
the power quality and correcting unintended fluctuations in
generation.
“We’re proud to lead initiatives that not only bolster the U.S.
Army’s energy security but also align with our commitment to
consistently deliver the most innovative and vendor neutral energy
solutions,” said Nicole Bulgarino, Executive Vice President of
Ameresco. “This project at Fort Detrick is a steppingstone towards
future developments, including potential integration into a
microgrid system, which will provide further essential backup power
and support the Army’s mission-critical operations during potential
outages.”
“The Army and industry partners like Ameresco share a common
vision to create a sustainable, resilient, and clean energy
future,” said the Assistant Secretary of the Army for
Installations, Energy and Environment, Honorable Rachel Jacobson.
“The 6 MW/h energy storage system we are inaugurating at Fort
Detrick complements the existing 18.6 MW (DC) solar installation
and exemplifies cutting edge innovation and the success of
partnerships. This win-win outcome benefits the Army, local
Maryland communities, and many other stakeholders.”
The Fort Detrick facility is a key U.S. Installation Management
Command installation (IMCOM) encompassing a 1,200-acre campus. It
supports a broad spectrum of government agencies and military
services including the Defense Health Agency, Space Force, U.S.
Army Medical Research and Development Command, and the 21st Signal
Brigade. Fort Detrick has been an integral part of the community
since its establishment and continues to be a hub for significant
scientific and medical advancements, which it will now continue
with the support of its new BESS activation.
Today, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the
activation of the BESS. The event took place at the U.S. Army
Garrison Fort Detrick's Area B Solar Field. Key attendees included
Robert Hughes, Executive Director of the U.S. Army Office of Energy
Initiatives, the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, the 17th Assistant
Secretary of the U.S. Army for Installations, Energy and
Environment (ASA(IE&E)), and representatives from Ameresco. The
ceremony was hosted by Brigadier General Edward H. Bailey,
Commanding General of the U.S. Army Medical Research and
Development Command and Fort Detrick.
For additional information on Ameresco and its energy solutions,
visit www.ameresco.com.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading
cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner
and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes solutions that
help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to net zero, and build
energy resiliency while leveraging smart, connected technologies.
From implementing energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades to
developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy
resources – we are a trusted sustainability partner. Ameresco has
successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible
projects with Federal, state and local governments, utilities,
healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and
commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate
headquarters 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.
The announcement of Ameresco’s completion of a renewable energy
asset project is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount
of revenue from such arrangement, of the company’s overall revenue
for any particular period or of trends in the company’s overall
total assets in development or operation. This project was included
in our previously reported assets in operation as of March 31,
2024.
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