Ave Maria University Energy Infrastructure Modernization

completed and planned

Ameresco completed two integrated design-build projects at Ave Maria University in Florida, modernizing the building infrastructure and upgrading the building automation system to enhance operational control, safety, and support future campus expansion. The first phase implemented a new building automation system integrating HVAC equipment across five campus buildings, improving occupant comfort and operational controls with projected annual savings of approximately $200,000. The second phase addressed exterior lighting to improve visibility and safety. A third phase is planned to increase the central utility plant's capacity by more than 80% by adding a 3,000-ton chiller, boosting total capacity from 3,600 tons to 6,600 tons, ensuring system redundancy and improved efficiency across 17 facilities, with construction expected to complete in 2026.