Year over year, the solar industry continues to achieve substantial growth in states such as Vermont.  This growth is due in part to the rise in relative cost of electricity, combined with declines in costs to manufacture and install solar.  While these factors create a competitive cost for solar power, local and federal policy are also in place supporting the growth of solar in the US. While these factors have created new opportunities for businesses, different companies are operating with various business models as they sell and install solar on a property. While a homeowner is generally presented with the savings that will be achieved by installing the solar system, the underlying programs can vary. With uncertainty around the variability in the equipment installed as well as the agreement surrounding ownership of the system, homeowners, realtors® and appraisers are experiencing new challenges in accurately guiding clients through the sale and purchase of a home.

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the solar industry as it relates to residential home sales. This is includes everything from solar industry history, to state and federal policy, as well as specific equipment and related warranties. Lastly you will see the current state of research and tools available that has been completed to determine how a solar system will influence a value and sale of a home.

Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
85 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701

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Nora Woolf
Nora Woolf, a Vermont native, spent much of her childhood roaming the Vermont woods. Nora’s passion for sustainability and conservation was fostered at a young age through her travels and work with environmental education. Nora earned her undergraduate degree in Global Environmental Studies at Clark University (Worcester, MA). In college, Nora was an active member for Amnesty International focusing on corporate accountability, environmental human rights issues, and work with other environmental organizations in the city. After college, Nora returned home to be with her family and root herself in this beautiful state! Before working for SunCommon Nora directed many Vermont summer camps and after school programs where she focused her energy on coaching her staff in education skills and infusing environmental curriculum as much as possible. Nora‘s passion for the environment, social change, and the love of Vermont has brought her to SunCommon. She loves to share her knowledge of solar and help Vermonters find the best option that fits them. In Nora‘s spare time, she can be found hiking with her dog, playing in the garden on her homestead or building tree forts.