Multiyear Contract No. DCAM-22-CS-RFP-0011 with Ameresco, Inc., Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to immediately approve a multiyear contract with Ameresco, Inc. for building a resilient microgrid at the St. Elizabeths East campus in Washington, D.C. The project aims to provide backup power to critical facilities like the hospital and 911 center during grid outages while lowering energy costs and reducing emissions. To qualify for essential federal tax credits, construction must begin before the end of 2024, which is why the bill allows for a single reading and immediate effect. The District of Columbia government will purchase the energy generated by this system for a period of 15 years.