This project aims to promote economic development in the Montachusett region by gathering information from installers on ways to improve solar adoption. Ultimately, our research targeted specific areas in the installation process where methods could be improved and costs could be cut. To identify these areas, installers were interviewed about their experience working in the region. We developed recommendations for solar installation companies as well as the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission which will assist in increasing the prevalence of solar technologies. Ultimately we identified the need for improved community outreach, marketing strategies, and financial options in order to successfully promote residential solar adoption.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Gallenstein, Brian William
• Feyler, Rachel Marie
• Rosenblum, Yael

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Community
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031914-142902

Keyword

• Renewable energy sources
• Sustainability
• Solar energy

Advisor

• Rosbach, Derren
• LePage, Suzanne

Year

• 2014

Date created

• 2014-03-19

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright