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| This allows us to convert assets that would otherwise require cash equity into EPC and O&M contracts which instead, generate project revenue and more immediate positive operating cash flow |
| We also see tremendous support for our resiliency solutions from utility government and military customers |
| And that's why particularly I mention these in the federal government and we have over a $1 billion backlog on that, but alone and each additional is that accounts again the backlog is very good |
| We not only achieved very positive revenue, adjusted EBITDA and net income growth but also our business development execution remained very strong |
| So we feel pretty good about although, it's no it's lower than normal because we have the visibility gives us the confidence in Q1 |
| So, it's great and it's getting greater, I would say |
| Demand for energy efficiency and renewable solutions remains robust, and Ameresco ability to effectively compete and win new business demonstrates how well aligned our capabilities and offerings are with our clients' priorities |
| At the same time, we are also growing our assets in development at a strong pace, which together with our project backlog give us excellent multiyear visibility |
| You know this is a set of figures that we feel very good about |
| Our project backlog represents a very well balanced mix of performance contracts and design-build work with particular strength from the federal government sector |
| First and foremost, as I stated before, industry demand remains very healthy and elevated power prices, greater demand for electricity and green resiliency combined with attractive incentives have created a very favorable demand backdrop for renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions |
| Q4 was not only an excellent quarter for execution, but also for business development with other over $500 million of new project awards in the quarter |
| In the end, the vast majority of our debt is covered by our strong and profitable energy asset business, backed by multiyear contracted revenue streams |
| We experienced strong revenue growth of over 150% this year with solid organic growth and the significant contribution from our very successful Enerqos acquisition |
| Our focus on conversion also helped drive a 32% year-over-year increase in our contracted backlog, which ended the year at $1.3 billion giving us good visibility into our 2024 revenue |
| Demand for our services remains very strong and Ameresco is well positioned for 2024 and beyond |
| As I mentioned before, there are a number of very favorable macro factors driving the strong demand |
| We are good to pay -- a good place, I would say |
| And it's nice to see Ameresco figure out that formula and seeing real success driving revenue and profits over there |
| Adjusted EBITDA grew 33% to $54.9 million in the quarter, with non-GAAP EPS almost doubling last year's results of key -- a key driver of tax benefits |
| Therefore, we continue to see strong demand and great opportunities ahead |
| And so I think we're expecting some really good organic growth there from some of the new technologies |
| We continue to make great strides in growing our European footprint |
| Each of our four business lines experienced double digit revenue growth |
| Our projects business had a particularly strong quarter as the company executed on a number of large contract conversions, some that had slipped from the previous quarter and benefited from increased overall activity |
| We also saw a benefit of approximately $40 million from faster implementation of active contracts |
| So it's actually really exciting |
| So, your growth in contracted backlog is really impressive |
| We ended the year on a high note even in light of a difficult industry environment in that positive momentum has continued into the New Year and whereas with outlook for 2024 reflects a strong visibility from our backlog, recovery energy asset, and O&M revenue streams |
| We started that process I would say late last summer and we've seen some good results coming out of it |
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| Gross margin of 17% dipped during the quarter, as project mix impacted this quarter's results |
| This robust industry demand alone has also strained some parts of the system |
| Sticking on batteries, we've heard lithium-ion phosphate batteries come down quite a bit, even since you're at the prices that has got even since your last earnings call |
| First, last quarter you all mentioned similar supply chain and project execution issues but noted that Europe had been largely exempt from that |
| And if we think back at the 2023, the original Q1 guidance was also 15% before you guys were forced to walk that back due to project delays |
| I think Q4 certainly had some larger awards in there where the margins on some of the solar EPC, especially in Europe, are a little tighter than what we normally would go after |
| I imagine you guys are frustrated that it's taken so long, but it is now I think 18 months now delayed just based on the potential summer COD versus I want to say the original or late 2022 COD |
| It's a conversion has not changed what we used before the 12 months to 18 months steel and sometimes for example like now we're talking about the government shutdown then you have delays and all of a sudden from 18 months you got 24 months |
| The industry continues to experience some lengthening in award conversions interconnection and permitting delays supply chain disruptions and shortages of critical equipment and skilled labor with a focus on execution and cost efficiencies Ameresco continues to take steps to adapt to this new environment |
| Those in fact don't go on the tax line may be a subject of a future Professor Doran commentary, but we have we actually reduced the book basis of the assets when we sell those credits |
| As we look to the first quarter, we estimate revenue and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $225 million to $275 million and $20 million to 30 million, respectively with negative non-GAAP EPS |
| As we noted, we saw approximately $40 million of project revenues from faster implementation of active contracts in the fourth quarter impacting our Q1 guidance |
| That being said, the primary concern doesn't really have to do with the CATL battery containers or the quality of their systems |
| But now that EBITDA guidance is lagging versus this growth? So, can you maybe help us understand if we are seeing compression from the increased size of large projects increased contribution from large projects and maybe lower margins on energy storage products |
| But that to me it actually feels like the latter part of your question sort of you know make maybe a temporary jump in that because we did we did sign a couple of a few pretty sizable projects in Europe in the fourth quarter that that probably would have had that impact |
| And those are those just don't -- they simply don't carry the same concerns |
| We reduced it by a couple of units |
| And maybe just to clear any confusion |
| Please refer to today's earnings materials, the safe harbor language on slide 2 of our supplemental information and our SEC filings for a discussion of the major risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those in our forward-looking statements |
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