In California, a homeowner installing a solar system on their home will increase its value by an average of $17,000, according to an “Open Web Site” study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The analysis of 72,000 home sales from 1999 to 2009 showed that the almost 2,000 homes with roof-top solar systems attracted higher bids from buyers who wanted to save money on utility bills and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.
This customer had solar on his bucket list: he had thought about going solar for years! Recently, a painful round of LDWP rate increases provided the catalyst to pick up the phone and get the ball rolling.
The customer is environmentally minded and wanted to do his part – as well as insulate himself from future utility rate hikes. The appealing ROI on a solar installation, along with the green aspects of going solar was a double win for the customer.
