An energy conservation project completed by Ameresco that saves
Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts nearly $1
million each year in energy costs, has been recognized by the
Massachusetts Department of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) with one of
the department’s highest awards for excellence
in public design and construction.
Ameresco, based in Framingham, MA, was selected to receive the first
ever DCAM 2008 Award for Excellence in the energy category and was
presented with the award at a ceremony attended by Massachusetts
Governor Deval Patrick on April 16 in the Great Hall of the
Massachusetts State House.
Working in partnership with Bridgewater State administrators, Ameresco
will cut the College’s annual use of
electricity, oil, natural gas and water by more than 25 percent. The
project is part of an institution-wide energy and water conservation
plan – an integral component of the College’s
progressive greening policy of environmental responsibility.
The $10.4 million award-winning capital improvement project covers 1.5
million square feet throughout 30 campus buildings. Among the upgrades
were high efficiency lighting, a campus-wide energy management system,
an underground steam pipeline, new boilers, new air conditioning
equipment, a domestic water conservation program, repair of radiator
controls in dormitories, a cogeneration system, windows and field house
laundering improvements.
Attending the ceremony and representing Bridgewater State College (BSC)
were Karen Jason, director of planning and construction, Keith
MacDonald, director of facilities, and Denis Maguy, a consultant for BSC.
DCAM is the government office that oversees energy use in state
facilities. The Awards in Excellence are presented by DCAM to reinforce
the department’s commitment to providing
outstanding service to the citizens of the Commonwealth. The awards
recognize projects, designers, and contractors that have achieved the
highest professional standards in the planning, design, and construction
of Massachusetts state building projects.
Projects are judged in terms of their quality of design and technical
excellence, demonstration of quality construction, and innovation in
devising creative solutions to meet clients’
specific needs. Projects are also considered on contribution to the
physical, historical and cultural context of the project locations,
maximization of re-use of existing facilities to preserve resources and
continuity, maximization of the use of renewable energy resources, and
integration of accessibility issues as a component of the overall design.
The Department last made awards in 2003.
About Ameresco:
Ameresco, Inc. is the largest independent comprehensive energy solutions
provider in North America. Headquartered in Framingham Massachusetts,
Ameresco utilizes innovative strategies, systems, and technologies for
renewable and sustainable energy generation and infrastructure renewal,
thereby reducing operating expenses, increasing energy reliability and
enhancing the environment.
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