Solar Panels at the Highway Department Building
The Town of Amherst has secured Federal funding to install solar Photovoltaic (PV) electric generation ("solar panels") at the Highway Department Building located
at 1042 North Forest Road.
The town is considering to install a PV system that is capable of producing around 25kW of electric power and approximately 26,000 kWh of energy annually.
In addition to the Federal funding, the town will also pursue assistance funding from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Presently, NYSERDA is offering assistance in the amount of $1.75 per watt or $1,750 per kW for PV systems up to 50kW in size. The town is anticipating to receive approximately $43,750 assistance for the anticipated 25kW system.
The town is considering to install a PV system that is capable of producing around 25kW of electric power and approximately 26,000 kWh of energy annually.
In addition to the Federal funding, the town will also pursue assistance funding from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Presently, NYSERDA is offering assistance in the amount of $1.75 per watt or $1,750 per kW for PV systems up to 50kW in size. The town is anticipating to receive approximately $43,750 assistance for the anticipated 25kW system.
