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Advanced renewable energy system recognized as \u2018Judges\u2019 Choice\u2019 in Software Implementation category for improving resilience at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick and strengthening the PJM grid<\/em><\/p>\n BALTIMORE and FRAMINGHAM, MA \u2013 April 1, 2025 \u2013 <\/strong>Today, <\/strong>Ameresco, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: AMRC),\u00a0a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy transition, and CPower Energy (\u201cCPower<\/a>\u201d), the premier virtual power plant (VPP) provider, announced that they have been recognized in the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards for the Advanced Renewable Energy System project at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Detrick in Maryland.<\/p>\n As the top-scoring entry in the Software Implementation of the Year award, the project earned the Judges\u2019 Choice distinction, recognizing the partners for outstanding innovation and impact in enhancing energy resilience on the base and for boosting the PJM grid, North America\u2019s largest grid operator.<\/p>\n The E+E Leader Product & Project Awards is an annual program recognizing excellence in products and services that provide companies with energy and environmental benefits, or in projects implemented by companies that improved environmental or energy management outcomes and increased the bottom line.<\/p>\n The project reduced energy consumption and secured affordable energy for the military base, with Ameresco adding a 6 MW \/ 6 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) to Fort Detrick\u2019s existing 18.6 MW DC solar facility. Ameresco then unlocked additional value by connecting the battery to CPower\u2019s VPP. Central to the project\u2019s innovative approach, CPower\u2019s VPP optimizes the BESS, enabling Ameresco to earn revenue through PJM\u2019s Ancillary Services and Economic programs while supporting local communities by ensuring power quality.<\/p>\n \u201cVPPs are the backbone of a resilient energy future, keeping the lights on and strengthening the U.S. economy by leveraging customer-sited energy assets like batteries, solar panels and flexible loads. This project highlights the critical role that flexibility plays in our energy ecosystem and showcases how batteries can provide rapid and frequent grid support, ultimately maximizing customer rewards and supporting grid operators like PJM,\u201d said Michael D. Smith, CEO, CPower.<\/p>\n \u201cBy partnering with Ameresco as a company that shares our commitment to energy innovation and sustainability, we were able to unlock the full potential of this BESS system and maximize benefits for the Fort Detrick community using CPower\u2019s VPP. It is an honor to share this award with Ameresco,\u201d Smith continued.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re proud to lead initiatives that not only bolster the U.S. Army\u2019s energy security but also align with our commitment to consistently deliver the most innovative and vendor-neutral energy solutions,\u201d said Nicole Bulgarino, President of Federal Solutions and Utility Infrastructure at Ameresco. \u201cThis project at Fort Detrick is a stepping stone towards future developments, including potential integration into a microgrid system, which will provide further essential backup power and support the Army\u2019s mission-critical operations during potential outages.\u201d<\/p>\n To learn more about how the award-winning Advanced Renewable Energy System at Fort Detrick serves as a model for energy independence and sustainability across defense installations, visit www.eeleaderawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Environment+Energy Leader About the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards About CPower Energy With 7.0 GW of customer capacity across more than 29,000 sites, we\u2019re empowering energy users across North America to benefit from a sustainable, innovative energy economy. CPower is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and is owned by LS Power, a development, investment and operating company focused on the power and energy infrastructure sector. For more information, visit: www.cpowerenergy.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n About Ameresco, Inc. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”7″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n<\/strong>For over a decade, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards have recognized excellence in products, services and corporate initiatives that drive energy and environmental improvements. Entries are evaluated using a rigorous five-point rating system by an independent panel of executive-level judges from leading organizations across various industries. To see this year\u2019s winners and learn more about the judges, visit www.eeleaderawards.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>CPower Energy is the premier Virtual Power Plant provider, monetizing the value of customer-sited energy to intelligently strengthen the grid. For over a decade, we\u2019ve made it simple for businesses, factories, public institutions and other large energy users to turn their energy flexibility into revenue, delivering over $1 billion from market programs.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>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<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nCPower: Jim Molis, 904-717-2887, pr@cpowerenergy.com<\/a>
\nAmeresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264, news@ameresco.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNewsroom<\/h2>\n