As more and more Americans seek sustainable upgrades to their homes, it seems solar is among the leaders of the pack. Solar installations in the country recently exceeded 5 million, per the Solar Energy Industries Association.
The first solar installation in America was in 1973. Between then and 2016, there were around 1 million new installations. In less than 10 years since, that number has multiplied by five. That’s not only big news for the environment but also for the wallets of everyone who has upgraded.
Research shows that solar energy upgrades can save homeowners around $100-250 a month and almost $3,000 a year on utility bills. On top of that, solar installations can improve the average home’s valuation by around 4%. Sustainable upgrades stand out to prospective homebuyers, making your home a more desirable option over the not-so-sustainable competition.
But while the savings homeowners can enjoy by upgrading to solar are…
