Here's some more very positive news for Amherst residents...

Amherst wants to become leader on green energy

"The Town of Amherst is making a push to get more of its energy from renewable sources and to reduce its overall energy consumption.

Amherst is looking to generate more of the electricity used in town buildings from solar arrays or, possibly, hydro power; convert streetlights to efficient LED lights; replace diesel-powered heavy equipment in the town's fleet with zero-emission machines; and reduce waste and increase recycling, among other changes.

Supervisor Brian J. Kulpa discussed the green initiative in his State of the Town address earlier this month and again in an interview Friday.

"It's about starting to transform the way you approach energy consumption in Western New York," he said."

... Amherst wants to become leader on green energy | Local News | buffalonews.com

Good to read!!