Ameresco Completes Comprehensive Upgrades at Southeast New Mexico College

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Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has completed comprehensive upgrades at Southeast New Mexico College to modernize its campus infrastructure and boost energy resilience. The project involved a 20-year operation and maintenance (O&M) contract with Ameresco, which provided long-term cash flow and reliability benefits. Implemented upgrades include renewable and energy-efficient technologies that are estimated to save the college over $141,000 annually in energy savings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ameresco completed comprehensive upgrades at Southeast New Mexico College, a 20-year O&M contract with the college to address needed upgrades and provide long-term cash flow and reliability benefits.
  • The project involved implementing renewable and energy-efficient technologies, including LED lighting retrofits, rooftop unit upgrades, heat pump replacements, and solar photovoltaic covered parking.
  • The upgrades are estimated to save the college over $141,000 annually in energy savings and improve its overall energy reliability efforts.
  • The project is in line with the college's strategic plan goals related to efficiency, learning, and student success.
  • Ameresco provided a 20-year energy performance guarantee to the college for the project's energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations.
  • The upgraded facilities will enhance the reliability of facility operations, improve the quality of learning and research environments for students and faculty.

Statistics:

  • Estimated annual energy savings: $141,000
  • Square footage of rooftop solar photovoltaic system: 977.7 kW-DC
  • Number of years for the 20-year O&M contract: 20
  • Number of employees at Ameresco: over 1,500
  • Revenue generated by Ameresco: Not specified in the source material

Sources:

  • Ameresco, Inc., "Ameresco Announces Completion of Comprehensive Upgrades at Southeast New Mexico College to Modernize Campus Infrastructure and Boost Energy Resilience" (July 23, 2025)
  • Ameresco, Inc., "About Ameresco, Inc." (no date provided)