Honored to be working on two projects in this DOE link, working with Elevate Energy to write the curriculum for national CEU class for real estate agents on solar PV as well as the LBNL project to auto-populate the multiple listing service with solar PV
Energy efficiency improvements can boost home resale values
"Will green energy investments help to increase the value of my property when it is sold? The answer is a qualified, yes. Let me explain"
Sustainable Real Estate Consulting Services SunShot STEP Award
"development of online training programs that will teach real estate professionals, appraisers, and appraiser regulators how to value residential solar PV systems. Delivering on fair resale value for these arrays will help promote further homeowner investments in solar"
http://www.elevateenergy.org/sunshot-award-to-value-home-solar-systems
Banker & Tradesman: "Paradigm Shift: High Performance Retrofits Bring A New Kind of Home to the Market" by Craig Foley April 20, 2015
"We are in the midst of a paradigm shift with respect to both how energy is produced, and also how it is consumed. Massachusetts homeowners are participating in both. The explosive growth of solar photovoltaics (PV) supported by innovative programs like Solarize MA allows homeowners to generate clean power on their side of the utility meter. At the same time, Massachusetts’ homeowners, through programs like MassSave, can reap the benefits of aggressive incentives for reducing energy consumption."
Full article available upon request