08/27/2021
"... We have chosen a luxury feature that could be installed for a [similar cost] to the amount you could ... save to really get an idea of what these savings from solar energy are worth!
Here are the dream home improvements that could be afforded in each city.
Infinity Pool - - - San Diego, CA ranks as the top solar city in the US with an estimated 25-year bill savings of $95,412 which is an ideal budget for installing an impressive 12 x 14 foot infinity pool with all the extras, like decking, stairs, fencing, and landscaping. A project like this ranges between $90k and $105k, with most people spending $98,000.
Home Theater - - - - Boston, MA and its residents can save an estimated $56,753 over their 25-year usage of solar energy.
This is more than enough for the typical cost of $50,000 to convert a room into a dedicated home theater with carpeting, risers, seats, acoustic materials and a full sound and visual setup. ...
Wine Cellar - Detroit, MI -
takes the top spot (14th overall in the US) for savings on energy bills. Here, the estimated 25-year cutdown in cost is $43,510, just enough to build your very own Tuscan-style wine cellar in your basement for which costs range from $40k to $200k depending on material selection.
Basketball Court - - - Houston, TX in the south, is ranked 20th overall in the US, but top for its region. The $39,660 estimated 25-year bill savings can fund the installation of a private backyard basketball court with some money to spare!
Most projects to install and illuminate a tiled half regulation court with painted lines, an in-ground hoop and a scoreboard cost about $35,800. .. " - Adam Graham