This project was conducted at the request of Worcester's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Program to evaluate proposed solar energy projects for public facilities and explore other issues related to their development. Research focused on the economic feasibility and overall desirability of such projects undertaken by local governments based on the current market conditions, regulatory constraints, and policy incentives for solar energy. An analysis of these factors supports the conclusion that public investment in solar energy at this time is a fiscally and socially responsible way for the City of Worcester to act on its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable government.

• 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

• Edwards, Andrew Joseph

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042910-142001

Advisor

• Rissmiller, Kent J.

Year

• 2010

Sponsor

• City of Worcester

Date created

• 2010-04-29

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Society, Technology & Policy

Rights statement

• In Copyright