Ameresco Announces Landmark $240 Million Hydropower Project, Driving ...

Ameresco Announces Landmark $240 Million Hydropower Project, Driving ...

Ameresco Announces Landmark $240 Million Hydropower Project, Driving Energy Resiliency and Security in Alaska

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & JUNEAU, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2025-

Ameresco Partners With Alaska Utility on Juneau Hydropower Project

Energy solutions provider Ameresco announced a partnership with Alaska’s Juneau Hydropower to develop, build, and operate a 19.8-MW hydropower station at Sweetheart Lake. The facility is located 33 miles south of downtown Juneau. The project also includes installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and more than 40 miles of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.Officials said the Sweetheart Lake station is designed to generate an a…

#Amerescos $240 Million Hydropower Initiative A Leap Towards Alaskas Energy Resilience Amidst Financial Hurdles

In a significant move aimed at enhancing energy resiliency and security in Alaska, Ameresco, Inc., a notable player in the energy solutions sector, recently announced a partnership with Juneau Hydropower, Inc. This collaboration involves the development, construction, and operation of a 19.8 megawatt hydropower facility at Sweetheart Lake, located approximately 33 miles from downtown Juneau. This project, which comes with a hefty price tag of $2…

Ameresco announces $240M hydropower project

This utility will connect underserved, remote areas that have previously relied solely on diesel generation to a reliable, renewable energy source.