By Claire Cameron |Utility DIVE
Rooftop solar could be offered as a standard feature for single-family homes by more than 50% of all American homebuilders within two years, according to a new study by McGraw Hill Construction and the National Association of Homebuilders, an increase from 12% in 2013.
The drop in solar installation prices, increasing consumer knowledge about energy efficiency, home generation, and climate change, and construction trends are all contributing factors to the rise of solar panels as standard for new homes.
Most rooftop solar homes are concentrated in sunny states in the Southwest, but the successful solar market in New Jersey demonstrates the nationwide potential for solar.
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If you’d like to discuss energy issues, contact Court Rich, director of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department at crich@roselawgroup.com
