Many people may have heard that solar panels pay for themselves in the long term of energy consumption, but they can also pay for themselves in the added value of a house. The premium added to a solar-powered house is about $4 to $5 per watt of power produced.
The first lady (or, to be politically correct, first spouse, since thereâs a chance a man may hold the title next year) receives no salary for any work she undertakes while her husband is in officeâa situation that hasnât changed, even as the role has evolved from hostess to political powerhouse.
Melania Trump is the current First Lady. While the title was not in general use until much later, Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington, the first U.S. President (1789â1797), is considered to be the inaugural First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was often referred to as Lady Washington. Since the 1790s, the role of first lady has changed considerably.