Revenue Growth
Total revenue grew 14% year-over-year (Q1 2026 vs. prior year), representing a solid start to 2026 despite adverse weather impacts.
Project Revenue and Backlog Expansion
Project revenue increased 16% to $291 million; awarded project backlog grew 20% to $2.8 billion with over $500 million of new awards in the quarter, and total project backlog reached $5.3 billion.
O&M and Long-Term Contract Momentum
O&M revenue rose 22% year-over-year, and long-term O&M backlog now exceeds $1.5 billion, enhancing revenue predictability and durability.
Energy Asset Platform Growth
Energy asset revenue grew 7% to $61 million; operating energy asset base stands at 838 MW with an additional 568 MW in development and construction; company expects to place ~100–120 MW in service in 2026, including two RNG plants.
Neogenix Fuels Joint Venture and Capital Injection
Signed transformational agreement with HASI for a $400 million commitment to create Neogenix Fuels (Ameresco 70% / HASI 30%), implying a post-money enterprise value of ~ $1.8 billion; $300 million invested into Neogenix to drive growth and $100 million paid to Ameresco for existing business to fund strategic initiatives, working capital, and deleveraging.
Cash Generation and Liquidity
Ended the quarter with $104 million of unrestricted cash; adjusted cash flows from operations approximately $62 million for the quarter and an eight-quarter rolling average of ~$57 million.
Adjusted EBITDA and Financial Flexibility
Adjusted EBITDA was $40.5 million (in line with expectations); senior secured lenders increased the term loan by $45 million; corporate leverage at 3.2x remains below the 3.5x covenant.
Strategic Leadership and Organizational Strengthening
Promoted experienced leaders to co-presidents and a new COO to sharpen operational focus across energy infrastructure and building efficiency, positioning management to scale growth opportunities.