Homebuyers take a shine to solar power

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March 22, 2008, 12:06AM

Homebuyers take a shine to solar power

Rising utility costs inspire builders to design, sell energy-efficient houses

By PURVA PATEL
Copyright 2008 Houston Chronicle

Luke and Nicki Prettol spent four months looking for their first house, narrowing it down to three before finally settling on a three-bedroom one-story in Spring.

The selling point? The home was built to help them save on energy costs.

"When all else is equal, it's one of those things in the back of your head where you go, 'It should be better for the environment,' " Luke Prettol said.

Plus, at $206,000, it was in the couple's price range.

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1. Energy costs add up, depending on location, harsh winters, etc.