Ameresco Completes $93K Annual Savings Energy Efficiency Overhaul for Montana School District

Event summary

  • Ameresco completed a two-phase energy efficiency project for Charlo School District in Montana, generating $93,000 in annual contracted energy savings.
  • The project involved modernizing mechanical systems, lighting, and building envelopes across four school facilities.
  • Phase 1 focused on elementary and high schools, while Phase 2 targeted junior high and additional learning spaces.
  • Phase 2 received partial funding from a Renew America’s Schools grant.
  • The upgrades included replacing fossil fuel systems with heat pumps and implementing advanced temperature controls.

The big picture

This project underscores the growing trend of educational institutions investing in energy efficiency to reduce operational costs and enhance sustainability. Ameresco’s ability to secure grants and deliver measurable savings positions it favorably in the competitive energy services market. The $93,000 in annual savings highlights the financial viability of such projects, which could attract more institutional clients seeking long-term cost reductions.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
Whether Ameresco can replicate this success in other K-12 districts across the country.
Market Expansion
The pace at which Ameresco can secure additional grants to support similar projects.
Strategic Positioning
How this project strengthens Ameresco’s position in the energy efficiency sector.