Amherst's large university community — UMass Amherst and Amherst College — drives strong environmental awareness and solar adoption, and the town's homeowner base (as opposed to the large student population) is among western MA's most motivated solar buyers, responding to both the financial and environmental case for solar installations.
Amherst's large university community — UMass Amherst and Amherst College — drives strong environmental awareness and solar adoption, and the town's homeowner base (as opposed to the large student population) is among western MA's most motivated solar buyers, responding to both the financial and environmental case for solar installations.
Utility: National Grid. Avg bill: $118–$152/month. Payback: typically 5–8 years.