Feasibility Study for Advanced Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy Technologies

Low-Income Energy Affordability Network of Massachusetts
Completed June 2005

With a grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Synapse performed a feasibility study of opportunities for advanced energy efficiency and alternative energy technologies. The overall goal of the study was to develop a list of technologies that will eventually be provided through low-income efficiency programs currently offered in Massachusetts. The study first addressed a list of all renewable technologies and emerging efficiency technologies that might be applicable to single-family and multi-family homes in Massachusetts. Synapse then screened these technologies on the basis of costs, savings, cost-effectiveness and applicability to develop a priority list of potential technologies. Those technologies remaining on the priority list were reviewed further for implementation issues related to low-income housing. Project completed in June 2005.