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.
In 1967, Nancy Reagan was appointed by her husband to the California Arts Commission, and a year later was named Los Angeles Times' Woman of the Year; in its profile, the Times labeled her A Model First Lady. Her glamour, style, and youthfulness made her a frequent subject for press photographers.