Most important environmentally friendly features among homebuyers in the U.S. 2022
Heating and cooling costs were the most important environmentally friendly feature among recent American homebuyers in 2022, with 31 percent of respondents considering it when shopping for a home. Installation costs, such as windows, doors, and siding, as well as commuting costs also ranked high among the different considerations of homebuyers. Only a minor percentage of respondents chose solar panels, landscaping for energy conservation, or environmentally friendly community features as a very important feature.