Homes with solar panels and heat pumps sell for 1-2% more, study finds
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Kelly Pickerel
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New research from home energy intelligence company 257 analyzed over 500,000 U.S. home sales (2024-2025) and found that homes with rooftop solar or high-efficiency heat pumps sell for 1-2% more. However, most current homeowners are unaware of this resale value boost. The findings come after cuts to federal energy efficiency rebate programs and solar tax credits, providing HVAC and solar businesses with new evidence to demonstrate ROI to homeowners who may not stay in their homes through the full payback period.
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bskyHomes with solar panels and heat pumps sell for 1-2% more, study findssolarpowerworldonline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledHomebuyers pay 1-2% more for homes with rooftop solar or high-efficiency heat pumps
Current homeowners appear largely unaware of these assets' resale value
These findings offer residential HVAC and solar businesses a new basis for proving ROI to their prospects
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