PV ADU Advisor

Your guide to Accessory Dwelling Unit feasibility and incentives.

Feasibility Assessment
Chapter 150 & Specialized Stretch Code Applied

Feasibility Status

Likely Feasible

Feasibility Score

95 / 100

Top 3 Reasons:

  • Lot size exceeds minimum requirement.
  • Zoning allows for detached ADUs.
  • No apparent septic system constraints.

All-Electric ADU Requirements

  • Heat Pump HVAC
    Incentive-Required
  • Heat Pump Water Heater
    Incentive-Required
  • Induction Cooktop
    Optional Add-On
  • Energy Recovery (ERV/HRV)
    Incentive-Required
  • HERS Target Met
    Incentive-Required

Available Incentives Preview

Potential Incentives Identified

$32,500

+ Financing Options Available

Mass Save

$25,000

Passive House Tier

Incentive-Required

$15,000

NextGen Tier

Incentive-Required
IRA

$7,500

Federal Tax Credit

Optional Add-On
Amherst Local Program

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Property Location
123 Green Way, Amherst, MA

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Your Project Partners

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Cape Cod Panel – Pre-identified fabrication partner, onboarded upon award.

High-Performance Panel Fabricator

Network Partner
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Petersen Engineering – Passive House MEP consultant, ready for integration.

Building Science & Energy Modeling Consultant

Network Partner
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On award, partner onboarded.

Licensed ADU Builder - Regional

Network Partner

Execution Roadmap

  1. 1

    Site Assessment

    Parcel review, zoning check, and utility hosting capacity analysis.

  2. 2

    Design & Compliance Modeling

    Architectural design, energy code compliance, and HERS rating simulation.

  3. 3

    Partner Build

    Onboarding of prefab, building science, and builder partners.

  4. 4

    Incentive Capture

    Securing Mass Save, IRA, and local rebates upon project completion.