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A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab could help California’s homeowners decide whether or not to “go solar.” Researchers found that on average, homeowners who recently installed solar photovoltaic (PV) panels recouped most or all of their investment when they sold their homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cA house that has a PV system compared to a house that doesn\u2019t have a PV system is expected to sell for more,\u201d said Ben Hoen, the lead researcher on the study and a principal research associate at Berkeley Lab. \u201cThis is for systems that are relatively new – between 1.5 to 2.5 years old.\u201d
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\nNeal DeSnoo, an energy program officer at the City of Berkeley Office of Energy and Sustainable Development, said the average Berkeley homeowner keeps their home for only six years, so he suspects many hesitate to make such a costly investment. This study, he said, may sway their opinion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that solar installations are reflected in home values is important,\u201d DeSnoo said. \u201cIt would make people more willing to make an up front investment if they know they could get the cash out when they do sell it.\u201d<\/p>\n

DeSnoo said the study is a step towards reducing greenhouse gases for Berkeley, which has a goal of reducing emission 33 percent by 2020.<\/p>\n

Billi Romain, the sustainability coordinator for the Berkeley Office of Energy and Sustainable Development, said she hopes the study will also sway home appraisers.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt all depends on the property appraisers, whether or not they acknowledge the property value of solar panels,\u201d said Romain. \u201cIf a study comes out that says there is a premium for solar, appraisers are more likely to accept that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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