
The two-phased Energy Performance Contract supports long-term cost savings, facility performance, and enhanced learning environments for the Montana school district


Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The two-phased Energy Performance Contract supports long-term cost savings, facility performance, and enhanced learning environments for the Montana school district</i>

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<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fameresco.com%2F&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ameresco%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e35d22a81ef428acae8175bc2dcf041d" shape="rect">Ameresco, Inc.</a>, (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMRC">AMRC</a>), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced it has completed a comprehensive Energy Performance Contract (EPC) for Charlo School District in Charlo, Montana. Designed to create a more optimized learning environment, the project targeted modernizing aging infrastructure, improving indoor comfort, and reducing long-term energy and maintenance costs.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260316439099/en/2746727/4/20210621_154116.jpg" alt="Ameresco completes district-wide energy upgrades for Montana's Charlo School District, advancing energy efficiency and long-term cost savings across facilities."></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="font-size:85%;">Ameresco completes district-wide energy upgrades for Montana's Charlo School District, advancing energy efficiency and long-term cost savings across facilities.</p></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Conducted in two phases, the project delivered district-wide upgrades to mechanical systems, lighting, and building envelopes to enhance weatherization. The first phase replaced outdated equipment at the elementary and high schools with high-efficiency heat pumps, modernized HVAC in classrooms and offices, upgraded LED lighting, improved gymnasium air circulation, and added air sealing and insulation to reduce energy use and optimize indoor conditions.

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Phase 2 focused on the junior high and additional learning spaces, replacing aging fuel-oil and propane systems with efficient heat pumps and upgraded temperature controls. Programmable thermostats, demand-controlled ventilation, and economizer functions were also implemented to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality, as well as supplemental electric heating to ensure consistent conditions throughout the buildings.

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The comprehensive improvements are projected to generate over $93,000 in annual contracted energy savings, strengthening operational performance and long-term reliability.

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"This project reflects Charlo School District's commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and efficient learning environments for our students and staff," said Jim Baldwin, Superintendent at Charlo School District. "By modernizing critical energy infrastructure across our schools and eliminating fossil fuel burning equipment, we're advancing our sustainability goals, improving day-to-day comfort, and enabling resources to be directed where they matter most: in the classroom."

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The project builds on Ameresco's ongoing work across Montana and its commitment to enhancing energy efficiency for K-12 districts nationwide. Phase 2 received partial support from a Renew America's Schools grant, enabling the district to expand upgrades and accelerate the replacement of aging systems.

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"We are proud to partner with Charlo School District to modernize energy infrastructure and deliver measurable cost-savings," said Lou Maltezos, President, Central &amp; Western USA and Canada Regions at Ameresco. "Through this collaboration, the district is improving energy efficiency, strengthening facility performance in ways that will benefit students and staff for years to come."

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To learn more about Ameresco's EPC services, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com%2Fespc-energy-savings-performance-contract%2F&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com%2Fespc-energy-savings-performance-contract%2F&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f58ca26b2ae55aea23c208e778fe886b" shape="rect">https://www.ameresco.com/espc-energy-savings-performance-contract/</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Ameresco, Inc.
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMRC">AMRC</a>) is a leading energy infrastructure 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 energy infrastructure solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, data centers, 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 <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ameresco.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=b2228e19776c398714294fea5ff6fa43" shape="rect">www.ameresco.com</a>.

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">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 December 31, 2025.</i>

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</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:news@ameresco.com" shape="rect">news@ameresco.com</a>

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Ameresco Completes District-Wide Energy Efficiency Transformation for Charlo School District

Ameresco's Charlo School Project to Drive Cost Savings and Efficiency

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    <p>The two-phased Energy Performance Contract supports long-term cost savings, facility performance, and enhanced learning environments for the Montana school district


Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC), a leading energy</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Ameresco has successfully completed a significant Energy Performance Contract for Charlo School District, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and achieving over $93,000 in annual energy savings. The initiative enhances sustainability goals, potentially improving Ameresco&#039;s market position in K-12 education projects.</p>
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    <ul><li>Ameresco completed an Energy Performance Contract for Charlo School District.</li><li>The project focuses on modernizing aging infrastructure and reducing costs.</li><li>Over $93,000 in annual energy savings projected from upgrades.</li><li>Supports long-term sustainability goals through energy efficiency improvements.</li><li>Phase 2 received partial funding from a government grant.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)</strong>: Leading energy infrastructure provider; strong position in energy efficiency projects.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>This falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039; as it highlights a significant completed project that can influence Ameresco’s future growth and sustainability image.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Over $93,000 in annual energy savings may enhance AMRC&#039;s earnings outlook.</li><li>Partnership with Charlo School District strengthens Ameresco&#039;s portfolio in education sector.</li><li>Funding from a Renew America&#039;s Schools grant boosts future project prospects.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Project completed for Charlo School District, enhancing K-12 educational facilities.</li><li>The initiative involved upgrades to HVAC systems and energy controls.</li><li>Ameresco completed the project in two phases to maximize efficiency.</li><li>Annual savings projected at over $93,000 for the school district.</li><li>Partially funded by a government grant to support energy efficiency.</li></ul>
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    <p>Buy AMRC; expected increase due to contract completions enhancing visibility and potential revenue streams.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwalignc">
<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The two-phased Energy Performance Contract supports long-term cost savings, facility performance, and enhanced learning environments for the Montana school district</i>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fameresco.com%2F&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Ameresco%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=e35d22a81ef428acae8175bc2dcf041d" shape="rect">Ameresco, Inc.</a>, (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMRC">AMRC</a>), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced it has completed a comprehensive Energy Performance Contract (EPC) for Charlo School District in Charlo, Montana. Designed to create a more optimized learning environment, the project targeted modernizing aging infrastructure, improving indoor comfort, and reducing long-term energy and maintenance costs.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/</a></p><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260316439099/en/2746727/4/20210621_154116.jpg" alt="Ameresco completes district-wide energy upgrades for Montana's Charlo School District, advancing energy efficiency and long-term cost savings across facilities."></img><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" style="font-size:85%;">Ameresco completes district-wide energy upgrades for Montana's Charlo School District, advancing energy efficiency and long-term cost savings across facilities.</p></div><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
Conducted in two phases, the project delivered district-wide upgrades to mechanical systems, lighting, and building envelopes to enhance weatherization. The first phase replaced outdated equipment at the elementary and high schools with high-efficiency heat pumps, modernized HVAC in classrooms and offices, upgraded LED lighting, improved gymnasium air circulation, and added air sealing and insulation to reduce energy use and optimize indoor conditions.

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Phase 2 focused on the junior high and additional learning spaces, replacing aging fuel-oil and propane systems with efficient heat pumps and upgraded temperature controls. Programmable thermostats, demand-controlled ventilation, and economizer functions were also implemented to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality, as well as supplemental electric heating to ensure consistent conditions throughout the buildings.

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The comprehensive improvements are projected to generate over $93,000 in annual contracted energy savings, strengthening operational performance and long-term reliability.

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"This project reflects Charlo School District's commitment to providing safe, comfortable, and efficient learning environments for our students and staff," said Jim Baldwin, Superintendent at Charlo School District. "By modernizing critical energy infrastructure across our schools and eliminating fossil fuel burning equipment, we're advancing our sustainability goals, improving day-to-day comfort, and enabling resources to be directed where they matter most: in the classroom."

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The project builds on Ameresco's ongoing work across Montana and its commitment to enhancing energy efficiency for K-12 districts nationwide. Phase 2 received partial support from a Renew America's Schools grant, enabling the district to expand upgrades and accelerate the replacement of aging systems.

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
"We are proud to partner with Charlo School District to modernize energy infrastructure and deliver measurable cost-savings," said Lou Maltezos, President, Central &amp; Western USA and Canada Regions at Ameresco. "Through this collaboration, the district is improving energy efficiency, strengthening facility performance in ways that will benefit students and staff for years to come."

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To learn more about Ameresco's EPC services, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com%2Fespc-energy-savings-performance-contract%2F&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com%2Fespc-energy-savings-performance-contract%2F&amp;index=2&amp;md5=f58ca26b2ae55aea23c208e778fe886b" shape="rect">https://www.ameresco.com/espc-energy-savings-performance-contract/</a>.

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<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Ameresco, Inc.
<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMRC">AMRC</a>) is a leading energy infrastructure 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 energy infrastructure solutions to Federal, state and local governments, utilities, data centers, 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 <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ameresco.com&amp;esheet=54448169&amp;newsitemid=20260316439099&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ameresco.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=b2228e19776c398714294fea5ff6fa43" shape="rect">www.ameresco.com</a>.

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<i xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">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 December 31, 2025.</i>

</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><img xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260316439099r1&amp;sid=benz2&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"></img><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="bwct31415"></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" id="mmgallerylink-link"><a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260316439099/en/</a></span></p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
<b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media: 
</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" rel="nofollow" href="mailto:news@ameresco.com" shape="rect">news@ameresco.com</a>

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Ameresco has successfully completed a significant Energy Performance Contract for Charlo School District, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and achieving over $93,000 in annual energy savings. The initiative enhances sustainability goals, potentially improving Ameresco's market position in K-12 education projects.

Ameresco Completes District-Wide Energy Efficiency Transformation for Charlo School District

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