Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority and Ameresco Celebrate Completion of Energy Infrastructure Project
Business Wire•14/10/2026•08:05 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$1M solar-plus-storage project completed for RUSA’s main office
- ➤39.4-kW solar system targets 100% annual electricity offset
- ➤184-kWh battery supports operations during power disruptions
- ➤900-kW ground-mounted and 400-kW floating solar projects planned
- ➤Ameresco says project was already included in June 30, 2026 backlog
Expert Statements
Jim Baird, General Manager of RUSA
“Partnering with Ameresco allows us to modernize our facilities, safeguarding the long-term well-being of our community as a result.”
Jim Baird, General Manager of RUSA
“Through smarter energy use and resilient infrastructure investments, we’re advancing reliable wastewater management while ensuring continued service for our customers in both everyday operations and critical situations.”
Louis Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco
“Operating a wastewater treatment facility requires substantial energy consumption, which is why RUSA’s initiative and others like it are so important to build a more efficient energy future.”
Louis Maltezos, Co-President of Ameresco
“By working together, we’re showing how public organizations can adopt forward-looking strategies that cut emissions, lower costs, and strengthen the quality of life for the communities they serve.”
Roseburg Urban Sanitary Authority and Ameresco Celebrate Completion of Energy Infrastructure Project
The completed solar-plus-storage system is designed to offset 100 percent of the Main Office's annual electricity usage while enhancing resilience for critical wastewater operations.
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