First Trust Entities' Ownership in Ameresco, Inc.

First Trust Portfolios L.P., First Trust Advisors L.P., and The Charger Corporation have jointly filed a Schedule 13G/A amendment to report their ownership in Ameresco, Inc. (Class A). The entities collectively own 270,136 shares, representing 0.78% of the outstanding shares. First Trust Portfolios L.P. holds 93,385 shares, while First Trust Advisors L.P. and The Charger Corporation each hold 270,136 shares. The filing indicates that the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of the issuer. The entities disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares held by unit investment trusts sponsored by First Trust Portfolios L.P.