Case Study: Reed College achieves $250,000+ annual energy savings and 1,277 metric tons CO2 reduction with Ameresco

Reed College’s Carbon Offset is Equivalent to Annually Removing 273 Cars from the Road

Reed College sought to reduce its environmental impact and improve building livability across its 45-building urban campus after its centennial. The college engaged Ameresco for a $5.4 million, campus-wide Energy Savings Performance Contract focused on central plant upgrades, energy efficiency, interior lighting and controls, and water-efficiency improvements.

Ameresco replaced aging steam boilers, installed campus-wide steam meters and an energy dashboard, upgraded controls in multiple buildings, completed interior/exterior lighting retrofits, and replaced water fixtures. The project cut annual CO2 emissions by 1,277 metric tons (equivalent to removing 273 cars), delivered more than $250,000 in annual energy savings, and secured over $344,000 in utility incentives while improving campus comfort and visibility.

Reed College

Townsend Angell

Director of Facilities Operations