The following investments have been made for increasing renewable energy within Northampton.
106 kW solar array installed at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, which is earning the city money to support additional clean energy improvements in Northampton
13 kW solar panels installed on James House Community Learning Center
10 kW solar panels installed on JFK Middle School
800 kW Landfill Gas-to-Electricity Project
City Council adopted as-of-right siting and an expedited application and permit process for designated renewable energy facilities
Downtown parking meters are powered by solar energy
Downtown trash collection is people-powered, not diesel powered
Geothermal heat pumps at the new Senior Center reduce energy use
Air-source heat pumps heat and cool the James House Community Learning Center
Coursework on renewable energy technologies at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
Hundreds of residents and businesses have signed up for renewable energy through the GreenUp program, earning the city over $140,000 to spend on clean energy projects
