Ameresco has started construction on energy efficiency measures at 39 facilities district wide in McAllen, Texas.
Upon completion, the energy efficiency measures are expected to save McAllen ISD about $1.2m annually over the term of the contract.
Ameresco’s ESPC was able to stretch McAllen ISD’s dollars into more than $16m of infrastructure renewal.
McAllen ISD District Operations assistant superintendent Mike Barrera said the contract concept and Ameresco’s expertise has allowed the company to leverage resources, make improvements, and implement conservation measures otherwise not possible in these economic times.
The project also brings environmental benefits, eliminating the production of 6,498 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
The ESPC model enables budget-neutral energy efficiency upgrades by guaranteeing a minimum level of energy savings over the term of the contract.
