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.
And, not surprisingly, who you work for makes a difference in your paycheck. The press secretary to First Lady Michelle Obama is paid $80,000. The press secretary to the President makes $172,200 and Gibbs's deputies make $113,000. Many White House workers labor long hours for modest pay in return for the thrill of being where the action is.