More homeowners are considering solar power during the Iran oil crisis

As the war in Iran shocks global gas and oil prices, more Americans are considering home solar systems and searching for electric vehicles.

In the 11 days after the conflict began, EnergySage, an online comparison-shopping marketplace for clean energy systems, saw a 17% increase in homeowners requesting quotes for solar installations, and a 23% increase in requests for solar plus a home battery. That’s compared with the 11 days before the escalation.

EnergySage notes that...