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DIXON, Illinois - Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) has begun commercial operations of a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Republic Services’ (NYSE:RSG) Lee County Landfill in Dixon, Illinois, according to a press release statement issued Tuesday. The clean energy solutions provider, currently valued at $935 million, has shown strong revenue growth of 30% over the last twelve months, though InvestingPro analysis indicates the company operates with significant debt levels.
The 11.7MWe facility successfully injected RNG into a natural gas transmission pipeline in late June 2025, marking the 15th renewable energy facility completed through the partnership between the two companies.
The facility processes landfill gas that was previously flared into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas. It is designed to handle 4,500 standard cubic feet per minute of raw landfill gas, potentially producing nearly 1.2 million dekatherms of renewable energy annually.
Environmental projections estimate the facility will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 61,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to eliminating emissions from over 70 million gallons of gasoline consumption.
"Turning organic waste into renewable energy is one of the most impactful ways we can contribute to a more sustainable future," said Michael Bakas, President of Renewable Fuels at Ameresco.
The project aligns with Illinois’ renewable energy targets of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2030 and Republic Services’ commitment to beneficially reuse over 50% of biogas at all its locations by 2030.
U.S. Energy will serve as the exclusive buyer of the pipeline-quality RNG from the Lee County facility.
Ameresco, founded in 2000, provides energy solutions focused on efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, and distributed energy resources. Republic Services is an environmental services company specializing in recycling and waste management.
The facility was included in Ameresco’s previously reported assets in development as of March 31, 2025.
In other recent news, Ameresco, Inc. has announced several key developments. The company launched a $30 million energy infrastructure project at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on upgrading HVAC systems to enhance energy efficiency. This initiative is projected to yield over $1 million in annual energy and operational savings. Additionally, Ameresco completed a utility savings project at Southeast New Mexico College, which is expected to save the college over $141,000 annually in energy costs.
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in Europe, Ameresco appointed Spyros Kairis as General Manager for South, East, and Central Europe. The company also partnered with Juneau Hydropower to develop a 19.8 megawatt hydroelectric facility at Sweetheart Lake in Alaska, aiming to boost Juneau’s clean hydropower capacity by 20%. Furthermore, Ameresco renewed its asset management contract with the Government of Nunavut, continuing a collaboration that began in 2011. These developments reflect Ameresco’s ongoing efforts to expand its energy solutions and management services.
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