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Northampton & Amherst, MA

These two college towns have it all. Arts, culture, night life, and plenty of charging stations all tucked away in the Pioneer Valley.

Massachusetts State Incentives and Grants

Federal, state and community incentives make electric vehicles and charging more affordable than ever.

MOR-EV

The MOR-EV Program offers rebates to electric vehicle drivers for purchasing or leasing an eligible electric vehicle.

Federal EV Tax Credits

All-electric and plug-in hybrid cars purchased new in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500.

Workplace Charging Incentives

The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) helps employers and owners of multi-unit dwellings acquire both level 1 and level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Public Access Charging Incentives

The Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) helps property owners with publicly accessible parking acquire electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

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Belly of the Beast (Northampton)

Belly of the Beast is a a warm and welcoming local eatery featuring from-scratch seasonal fare.

Bart’s Ice Cream (Amherst)

The Jones Library (Amherst)

The Jones Library is a public library for the Amherst community.

Black Sheep Deli (Amherst)

The Black Sheep Deli deli offers a wide variety of overstuffed sandwiches made from Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh (and local when possible!) vegetables, and our own freshly baked breads.

Sunset Grill and Pizza (Amherst)

Sunset Grill and Pizza puts emphasis on our comfort food menu options and are excited to offer gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches.

Homestead (Northampton)

Homestead is a place for all to gather and be part of what makes restaurants so special. A hearth to congregate around with friends & family to share a meal and create lasting memories.

Heavenly Chocolate (Northampton)

Heavenly Chocolates are prepared in small batches to ensure freshness and quality, and our connection to the market gives us access to organic and local ingredients whenever possible.

Woodstar Cafe (Northampton)

Woodstar Café is a family-owned bakery, sandwich shop and full-service espresso bar located in downtown Northampton, MA. We bake from scratch using traditional techniques and pure ingredients.

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