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Get a Free QuoteYour NH solar home is a financial asset for the next buyer. NEM 2.0 credits locked through 2041, RSA 72:62 property tax exemption, and no sales tax make the value case concrete. Here is exactly how to position it, document it, and close the sale — whether you own the system or have a lease.
4.1%
Zillow Solar Premium
$17,220
NH Median Value Add
2041
NEM 2.0 Locked Until
$0
NH Sales Tax
Owned solar adds approximately 4.1% to your NH home value (~$17,220 on the $420K median). NEM 2.0 net metering credits transfer automatically with the utility account and are locked through 2041. If your town adopted RSA 72:62, solar is exempt from property tax. Leased solar does NOT add the same value and may require a $10,000-25,000 buyout if the buyer declines to assume the lease. In rural NH where solar comps are scarce, ask the appraiser to use the PV Value tool to properly capture your system's contribution.
New Hampshire's RSA 72:62 is a local option statute. Each town must vote to adopt it at town meeting. When adopted, the added value of a solar energy system is excluded from property tax assessment — meaning the homeowner gets all the home value benefit without the tax increase.
Before Listing: Verify Your Town's Status
Call your town assessor and ask: "Has the town adopted the solar energy system property tax exemption under RSA 72:62?" If yes, confirm that your property has the exemption on file. If it was never applied for after installation, apply now — it is not automatic. Include the exemption confirmation letter in your listing packet.
New Hampshire NEM 2.0 net metering credits are address-based, not owner-based. When the new buyer establishes utility service at the property, the interconnection agreement and net metering enrollment transfer automatically with the meter. No paperwork from the seller, no application from the buyer — the utility handles it.
This is arguably the single strongest selling point for NH solar homes. NEM 2.0 rates are locked through January 1, 2041 by PUC Docket DE 16-576. The buyer inherits 15+ years of guaranteed net metering credit rates regardless of future policy changes. With Eversource rates already at $0.25-0.28/kWh and rising, the locked NEM rate becomes more valuable every year.
One detail to address: accumulated NEM credits at closing. If you have several hundred dollars in banked credits, decide with your real estate agent whether to credit the buyer, roll them into the purchase price, or let them lapse. Most sellers simply note the accumulated credit balance in the listing and negotiate from there.
Eversource NH
$0.25-0.28/kWh avg. NEM auto-transfers
Liberty Utilities
$0.24-0.27/kWh avg. NEM auto-transfers
Unitil
$0.26-0.29/kWh avg. NEM auto-transfers
If your town participates in the Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH), the new buyer will receive a welcome letter explaining their supply options. CPCNH enrollment is town-based — any customer in a participating town is automatically enrolled in CPCNH default supply unless they opt out.
The buyer can choose to stay with CPCNH default supply, select a different CPCNH rate plan (some offer 100% renewable or fixed-rate options), or opt out entirely and return to their utility's default supply (Eversource, Liberty, or Unitil). This is the buyer's choice — not yours — and has no effect on the solar interconnection or NEM 2.0 credits.
For solar homeowners, CPCNH is actually a selling point: many CPCNH plans offer lower supply rates than the utility default, which means the buyer's non-solar electricity consumption costs less. Combined with NEM 2.0 credits on solar production, the total electricity bill can be dramatically lower.
How you financed your solar system directly affects the sale process, buyer perception, and home valuation.
| Factor | Owned Solar | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|
| Home value impact | Adds ~4.1% premium (Zillow) | No premium — may deter some buyers |
| NEM 2.0 transfer | Automatic with utility account transfer | Leasing company must approve new owner |
| Property tax (RSA 72:62) | Exempt if town adopted — saves ~$584/yr | Leasing company claims exemption, not homeowner |
| Appraiser treatment | Counted as home improvement (adds value) | Excluded from home valuation |
| Buyer financing | No impact on buyer mortgage qualification | Lease payment added to buyer debt-to-income ratio |
| Sale complexity | Straightforward — transfers as fixture | Requires lease assumption or buyout ($10K-25K) |
| Disclosure requirement | Standard equipment disclosure | Full lease terms must be disclosed to buyer |
Contact your leasing company immediately when you decide to sell. Get the lease assumption process in writing, including the buyer's credit requirements, timeline, and any transfer fees. Also request the current buyout price — some sellers find it more cost-effective to buy out the lease before listing, converting the system to owned and unlocking the full 4.1% value premium. A typical NH lease buyout runs $10,000-25,000 depending on the remaining term and system size.
NHSaves is the statewide efficiency program run by NH utilities (Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, and NH Electric Co-op). If you used NHSaves rebates or services, the documentation tells a compelling story to buyers: this home has been professionally energy-audited and improved.
Key documents to gather: home energy audit report (showing air sealing, insulation levels, and improvement recommendations), rebate receipts for insulation, weatherization, or heat pump installation, and any pre/post energy usage comparisons. While NHSaves rebates do not transfer to the new owner, the improvements they funded are permanent fixtures of the home.
The combination of solar + NHSaves efficiency improvements is powerful for buyer perception. It demonstrates that the solar system was sized for an efficient home — meaning the production numbers are reliable and the savings projections are accurate. A home with solar but poor insulation raises questions; a home with solar AND documented NHSaves improvements answers them.
In rural New Hampshire — the Lakes Region, North Country, Monadnock Region, and Upper Valley — ground-mount solar and battery backup are distinctive selling points that resonate with buyers who understand rural living.
NH has a lower-density real estate market compared to Massachusetts or Connecticut. In many NH towns — especially in the Lakes Region, North Country, and Monadnock Region — appraisers may not find any comparable solar home sales within a reasonable radius. Without comps, they may undervalue or simply ignore the solar system.
The solution is the PV Value tool, developed by Sandia National Laboratories and endorsed by the Appraisal Institute. It calculates the present value of a solar system based on actual system specifications — panel wattage, age, degradation rate, inverter type, local electricity rates, NEM credit rates, and remaining useful life. It produces a defensible dollar value that appraisers can include in their report.
Before your home is appraised, provide the appraiser with: (1) your NuWatt installation documentation including system size and panel specifications, (2) 12 months of actual production data from your monitoring system, (3) your utility rate and NEM 2.0 credit rate, and (4) a link to the PV Value tool. If the appraiser is unfamiliar with solar valuation, your real estate agent can request an appraiser who has completed the Appraisal Institute's "Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum" training.
Complete these steps to maximize your solar home's sale price and minimize closing complications.
Verify RSA 72:62 status
Before listingCall your town assessor to confirm whether the solar exemption is adopted and on file for your property
Pull 12 months of production data
Before listingDownload monitoring data showing actual kWh produced, net metering credits earned, and electricity savings
Gather warranty documentation
Before listingPanel warranty (25 yr), inverter warranty (12-25 yr), workmanship warranty, and any battery warranty
Check loan payoff balance
Before listingIf financed, determine payoff amount — this must be resolved at closing or assumed by buyer
Request PV Value report
Before listingUse the PV Value tool or ask your installer to generate a valuation report for the appraiser
Compile NHSaves records
Before listingGather rebate receipts, energy audit reports, insulation/weatherization certificates
Inform utility of ownership change
At closingAt closing, contact Eversource/Liberty/Unitil to transfer the account — NEM enrollment follows automatically
Transfer monitoring access
At closingProvide new owner with login credentials or transfer the monitoring account (Enphase, SolarEdge, etc.)
Yes. Zillow research shows homes with solar sell for approximately 4.1% more than comparable non-solar homes. On the NH median home price of ~$420,000 (2026), that translates to roughly $17,220 in added value. The premium is strongest for owned systems where the buyer inherits NEM 2.0 net metering credits and avoids rising utility rates from Eversource, Liberty, or Unitil.
It depends on your town. Under RSA 72:62, New Hampshire municipalities can vote to exempt solar energy systems from property tax assessment. Approximately 66% of NH towns (~200 of 300+) have adopted this exemption. In those towns, solar adds zero to your property tax bill. In towns that have NOT adopted RSA 72:62, the solar system will be included in your assessed value and you will pay higher property taxes. Check with your town assessor before listing.
NEM 2.0 is address-based, not owner-based. When the new owner establishes utility service at the property, the interconnection agreement and net metering enrollment automatically transfer with the meter. NEM 2.0 rates are locked through January 1, 2041 (PUC Docket DE 16-576), which is a significant selling point since the buyer inherits 15+ years of guaranteed credit rates.
Yes, but it adds complexity. The buyer must either assume the lease (requires credit approval from the leasing company) or you must buy out the remaining lease balance, which can cost $10,000-25,000 depending on the term remaining. Leased solar does NOT add the same value as owned solar — appraisers typically exclude leased equipment from home valuation. Disclosure of the lease terms is required in NH.
Community Power Coalition of NH (CPCNH) enrollment is address-based but the buyer makes their own supply choice. If your town participates in CPCNH, the new owner will receive a welcome letter explaining their options. They can stay with CPCNH default supply, choose a CPCNH rate plan, or opt out to their utility (Eversource, Liberty, or Unitil) default supply. CPCNH enrollment does not affect the solar interconnection or NEM 2.0 credits.
Gather any NHSaves rebate receipts, home energy audit reports, insulation upgrade certificates, and heat pump installation records. While these do not legally transfer to the buyer, they demonstrate that the home has been professionally energy-audited and improved. Buyers find this documentation persuasive — it proves the home is well-insulated and that the solar system was sized appropriately for the actual energy load.
In lower-density NH markets (Lakes Region, North Country, Monadnock Region), appraisers often struggle to find comparable solar home sales. The Appraisal Institute recommends the PV Value tool — a free, industry-standard calculator that estimates solar value based on the system specifications, remaining production life, local electricity rates, and NEM 2.0 credit rates. Ask your appraiser to use PV Value if they cannot find local solar comps. Your NuWatt installation documentation provides the inputs they need.
Ground-mount solar is generally a selling point in rural NH. It avoids roof penetrations (important for older homes and metal roofs common in the North Country), can be optimally angled for maximum production, and is easier to maintain. For properties with well pumps, a solar + battery system that keeps the well pump running during grid outages is a significant selling point — rural NH buyers know that winter ice storms can knock out power for days.
No. New Hampshire has no state sales tax on anything, including solar equipment, batteries, and installation labor. This saves approximately $2,000-2,400 compared to neighboring states with sales tax. When marketing your solar home, this is relevant context — the buyer inherits a system that was purchased without sales tax and produces power without ongoing tax.
Prepare the following: (1) original installation contract and warranty documentation, (2) interconnection agreement with your utility, (3) NEM 2.0 enrollment confirmation showing the locked rate, (4) RSA 72:62 property tax exemption approval from your town (if applicable), (5) recent production data from your monitoring system (12 months minimum), (6) any NHSaves rebate or audit documentation, and (7) maintenance records. Organize these in a "Solar Home Portfolio" for buyers and their agents.
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Get a current production report, system valuation, and PV Value documentation package from NuWatt. We help NH homeowners maximize their solar investment at sale — whether you are a NuWatt customer or inherited a system from another installer.