Ameresco, Inc. today announced that it is entering into a joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services.
The joint venture was facilitated as part of the SBA Mentor Protégé Program, which helps eligible small businesses, known as protégés, gain exposure and win government contracts through partnerships with more experienced companies, referred to as mentors. By entering into a joint venture, HSGS will have the unique opportunity to grow as an energy provider by learning from the Ameresco team, which is comprised of an experienced group of government contractors.
Together, the pair will work collaboratively to bring cleantech solutions to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other Federal agencies. The companies decided to enter a mentor-protégé relationship following HSGS delivering as a key subcontractor to Ameresco over the past 5 years on projects supporting the VA, the U.S. Army, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
"Our relationship with Ameresco has evolved into a collaborative partnership built on a shared passion for this industry and a desire to develop increasingly innovative solutions," said Col. R. David McNeil. "We appreciate Ameresco taking on this role as a mentor dedicated to educating our team as we continue to work together."
Based in South Carolina, HSGS is a solar PV project developer and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm specializing in the development, design, installation and maintenance of solar PV energy solutions. The group services a range of organizations from medium-scale commercial to large-scale utility solar energy projects.
"The strength of HSGS's work and ability to deliver innovative solutions has made them a consistent partner of ours over the years, and we're thrilled to expand our relationship with this joint venture," said Nicole Bulgarino, executive vice president and general manager of Federal Solutions at Ameresco. "Working on Federal projects is always a rewarding experience, and we're so excited to share our knowledge and expertise with a team eager to learn more."