The Solar Panel Bump to Home Values
Energy bills down, home value up. We shine a light on the solar win-win.
Lower electricity bills are as attractive to home buyers as other features of a home. We have known this for years; the first empirical study was undertaken in 2011 by national laboratory Berkeley Lab, which conducts scientific research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy.
"We find compelling evidence that solar PV systems in California...