Date of Award
3-2018
Degree Type
Practitioner Report
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Community Development and Planning (CDP)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Kathryn Madden
Second Reader
Susan Buchan
Keywords
Renewable energy, community development, environmental justice
Abstract
E4TheFuture is orchestrating two pilot Community Clean Energy Projects (CCEP) in the state of Massachusetts. This paper is a preliminary analysis of the Worcester CCEP and is commissioned by E4TheFuture. The CCEP incorporates multiple types of renewable energies and a cooperative energy approach to provide clean energy access to any community member regardless of income level or homeowner status. The paper examines the CCEP’s mission statement and project estimates, using data provided by E4TheFuture and academic literature. The analysis seeks to determine the feasibility of the Worcester CCEP, its potential impact on underserved communities, and the potential for project replication.
Recommended Citation
Epstein, Gabe J., "Worcester Community Clean Energy Project: A Preliminary Assessment of Project Aims and Potential" (2018). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 199.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/199
Worcester
Yes
Included in
Environmental Studies Commons, International and Area Studies Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons