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It seems like solar power has been in the news a lot in the great state of Tennessee.   The U.S. Department of Energy recently awarded Tennessee $5 million as a part of the department’s SunShot Initiative, so there are bound to be more residents in the Volunteer State that are ready to use solar power.   Solar homes in Tennessee are about to become a lot more common, but there are still some residents that are on the fence about whether or not they should own a green solar powered home.   If you aren’t convinced that solar power is in your home owning future, these reasons may be able to sway you. Reduce your carbon footprint A lot of people are aware of the important environmental issues humanity faces, but they’re at a loss at what they can personally do to help.   You may not think that your personal actions can help the environment, but buying a solar home can do more good for the environment than you can imagine.   The average American hous...

When you’re considering buying a home, what features and attributes matter the most to you?   Do you want a home with multiple stories, or possibly one with an in-ground pool in the backyard?   Are you more concerned about finding a home that’s close to your job, or finding a home that’s closer to a major city? Home buying trends come and go, but there’s one current trend that’s surprising realtors and delighting environmentalists.   It looks like American home builders have been busy building energy efficient homes because of the demands of their customers.   The National Association of Home Builders survey studied home buying trends and preferences, and energy efficiency topped the list this year.   Survey data indicates that a whopping 94% of home buyers want Energy Star rated appliances, 91% want an Energy Star rating for their home, and 89% want energy star rated windows.   Future home owners that want to live in an energy efficient ho...