But before we can certify a home’s solar potential, we must grade it.
Because they’re the most sought after, we’ll start with homes that can profitably reach energy independence which requires rear facing, 25-40% FMDA solar potentials. These “Grade A” homes make up less than 10% of the real estate market and are justifiably worth 2% more than other homes, based on the profits they can generate.
While “Grade A” homes offer energy independence, they don’t have the additional solar capacity needed to charge EVs. This will require rear facing, 40% plus FMDA solar potentials which earns them an “Exceptional” grade. “Exceptional” solar homes make up less than 5% of the real estate market and are justifiably worth 3% more than other homes, again, based on the profits they can generate.
Homes with “Grade B” certifications will have rear facing, 10-25% FMDA solar potentials and while they won’t reach energy independence, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be using them. “Grade B” homes make up no more than 30% of the real estate market and can generate enough profit to justify 1% higher values than other homes.