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OPTERRA Energy Services Acquires NORESCO to Expand Energy Services, Solutions and Innovation Acquisition expands one of North America’s premier energy service companies, delivering greater scale, technical expertise, and innovation to advance energy resilience and modernization nationwide. OAKLAND, Calif. – August 3, 2026 – OPTERRA Energy Services, an LS Power company and energy services company (ESCO)…

2026 Summer Member News Ameresco Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service Ameresco, Inc., a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the execution of two Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) contracts with the cities of Baytown and Shenandoah, Texas, representing a combined investment of…

Perfection Group Celebrates 75 Years Amid the Strongest Growth in Company History The third-generation family business opened its tenth market in Chattanooga, surpassed $1.2 million in community giving, and brought its full team together in Cincinnati to mark the milestone. CINCINNATI, Ohio — July 10, 2026 — Perfection Group is celebrating three consecutive record years…

EPIC Finance Team of member firm D.A. Davidson & Co. structured and secured $12.56 Million in tax-exempt financing for the Temple City Unified School District The EPIC Finance Team of member firm D.A. Davidson & Co. structured and secured $12.56 Million in tax-exempt financing for the Temple City Unified School District located in Temple City,…

TIPS Podcast Latest Episode Explores ESPCs and Cooperative Purchasing In a recent episode of the Purchasing Made Personal Podcast (PMPP), host Michael Tucker is joined by Tom Ferrentino of TIPS Construction to discuss Energy Savings Performance Contracts, or ESPCs. The conversation explores how schools, municipalities, and other public agencies can use ESPCs to evaluate facility…

AEE Launches The Current: AEE’s New Member-Only Community Platform  The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is proud to announce the launch of The Current — a collaborative, member-only online community forum built to connect AEE’s global network of energy professionals like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran, a student just entering the field, or a chapter leader working to grow…

Walker Blue Supports Congressional Effort to Extend 179D and 45L Energy-Efficiency Incentives Louisville, KY — June 30, 2026 — Walker Blue, LLC, an engineering-led tax advisory firm specializing in clean energy and energy-efficiency incentives, today voiced strong support for extending Section 179D, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, and Section 45L, the New Energy Efficient…

School District of Philadelphia and NORESCO Celebrate Completion of GESA-3 Project Philadelphia, PA, June 24, 2026 The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) and NORESCO announce the successful completion of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA-3) project, a transformative initiative that delivers utility cost savings, enhances classroom comfort, streamlines maintenance, and expands meaningful curriculum integration and…

Ameresco to Deliver Smart Water Metering infrastructure to Texas Municipal Utilities to Improve Operational Efficiency and Customer Service FRAMINGHAM, MA and Greater Houston, TX – June 23, 2026 – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the execution of two Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) contracts with the cities of Baytown and…