Richardson Properties, San Luis Obispo’s leading real estate brokerage, today announced that Lindsey Harn has been featured in Designing Spaces™, an award-winning home improvement show airing on Lifetime TV. The segment talked about the benefits of using solar energy to power homes and businesses, and the positive impact on property resale values.
Lindsey was interviewed about her experience installing solar panels at her home in San Luis Obispo with REC Group. “We spent some time analyzing my current bills and PG&E usage, and then looked at what I might need in the future to determine how many panels I would need. It was a very thoughtful approach to ensure I have the best experience possible.
“REC then came back with drawings and 3D diagrams so I could see how the panels would appear on the house. I was very concerned with aesthetics so they were careful to place the panels in a way that didn’t ruin the architecture or the look of my home.”
The segment went on to talk about how Lindsey tracks her energy usage. “I have an app I can check to see what the panels are generating, what I’ve done to offset my carbon footprint and how much I’m saving. The technology that allows me to monitor the system has been incredible.”
Lindsey also talked about available tax credits and resale benefits of using solar energy. “Another reason I got solar was to take advantage of several state and federal tax credits. These actually offset the physical cost of the panels. As a real estate professional I can also attest to the fact that owning your solar panels outright can be a huge value-add on the resale of your home.”
Last April the County of San Luis Obispo completed its largest solar project to date with ForeFront power. The 1.2 MW ground-mounted solar system was projected to offset 10% of the County’s total energy usage with renewable energy.