In response to the uncertainty, some major builders, such as Shea Homes and Pardee... More
If you read the report by the NAHB Research Center in 1994, integrating photovoltaic (PV) systems into new homes seemed like an impossible sell. Even if a PV system slipped through the cracks, the builder or homeowner might veto the installation if it negatively affected the appearance of the roof.The only ray of hope: If builders tried to "energize" homeowners by talking up the idea of control over their energy and being good green citizens, they might sell some solar panels. More
