As a Realtor, I'm all about adding resale value to a home. After 29 years in the business, it's just a natural tendency of mine. I've rejected solar on the basis that it takes too many years to break even on the investment, thus it's not worth it financially.
I finally allowed a solar salesperson into my home, and he gave us a full presentation. I have known this young man for many years, and I know him and his family to be honest. He has been selling solar for 4 years now, so he is experienced at it. What follows are notes from that presentation. If you are considering adding solar to your home, be sure to read this article.
How Solar Works
Your home is connected 24/7/365 to your local power grid. While you use your electric company's power during the day, your panels collect energy simultaneously. You sell back the power your panels collect to the utility at night. This is called "net metering", and it's what reduces y...