Development of new high school partially funded
by U.S. Department of Energy’s $5.3 million Renew America’s Schools
Grant for sustainable school infrastructure.
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator
specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and
Matchbook Learning Schools of Indiana will host a groundbreaking
ceremony for The Match High School on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
This school will serve grades 9-12 and will feature a
state-of-the-art facility for vocational learning and early career
exploration.
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Rendering of Matchbook's "Energy
Efficient" Career Center stationed at 1141 W 16th Street (Photo:
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In 2023, Matchbook Learning was chosen, among 23 other
organizations, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew Americas
Schools Grant for critical facility and energy improvement funding.
The grant, garnering over 1,000 applicants, totals over $5.3M, and
will be used to partially fund the development of The Match High
School and Career Center.
After an extensive RFP process, Ameresco was selected by
Matchbook Learning of Indiana, Inc, to oversee all aspects of
design, engineering and construction fulfillment for The Match High
School and Career Center. The Match High School and Career Center
campus will comprise two buildings with the main school located at
1401 Indiana Ave, and the career center stationed at 1141 W 16th
Street, respectively.
Ameresco will develop The Match High School and Career Center
from two industrial warehouses spanning a combined 54K square feet,
and the development of both buildings will amount to over $20M of
improvements and energy upgrades.
“Matchbook Learning was founded to revitalize the nation’s
underperforming schools and inspire every student to reach their
full potential,” said Sajan George, Founder, Matchbook Learning
Schools of Indiana, Inc. “Key to this undertaking is ensuring that
students are served in sustainable facilities that provide students
with a safe and inspiring environment for learning and
collaboration.”
“We are excited about the development of The Match High School
and Career Center as we look ahead to welcoming our first cohort of
students in the summer,” said Dr. Amy Swann, CEO, Matchbook
Learning. “Providing students with a modern educational environment
is a challenge top-of-mind for school leaders across the country,
and we are invigorated by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Renew
America’s Schools Grant to embark on this comprehensive school
infrastructure development project support energy efficiency and
sustainability.”
The $5.3M grant will finance a medley of energy improvements to
The Match High School and Career Center buildings including a new
165KW photovoltaic (PV) solar and battery energy storage system
(BESS) which will provide clean, renewable backup energy to power
the school’s operations. The improvements will feature new
insulated TPO roofs, interior and exterior LED lighting, and heat
pump domestic hot water heaters within both buildings.
"We are inspired by Matchbook’s mission and look forward to
leading sustainability and energy efficiency upgrades for their
newest school,” said Lou Maltezos, EVP, Ameresco. "We are honored
to help make The Match High School and Career Center fully equipped
to support student learning for years to come."
Integral to the operations of the Career Center will be the
development of ultra-high efficiency rooftop units with building
automation controls and a variable refrigerant flow heat recovery
and ventilation system. The school will also feature building
envelope improvements for long-term thermal energy savings.
The Match High School and Career Center will support a
comprehensive, technologically enhanced curriculum aligned with the
organization’s goals of providing all students with a clear pathway
to success. The 16th Street building is expected to open its doors
to students starting August 1, 2024, for the 24/25 school year,
with the Indiana Avenue location opening targeted for the second
semester in January 2025. The Match Career Center will feature an
in-depth vocational curriculum offering education in construction
trades, welding, engineering, and entrepreneurship.
To learn more about the energy efficiency solutions offered by
Ameresco, visit www.ameresco.com/energy-efficiency/.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading
cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner
and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes solutions that
help customers decarbonize to net zero and build energy resiliency
while leveraging smart, connected technologies. From implementing
energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades to developing,
constructing, and operating distributed energy resources – we are a
trusted sustainability partner. Ameresco has successfully completed
energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal,
state and local governments, utilities, healthcare and educational
institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial
customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA,
Ameresco has more than 1,300 employees providing local expertise in
North America and Europe. For more information, visit
www.ameresco.com.
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reported contracted backlog as of December 31, 2023.
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