Environmentally-friendly homeowners now have the upper hand in the property market, new data reveals.

Aussie ecowarriors who are putting sustainability at the forefront of their homes are now adding an estimated $23,100 nationally onto the value of their homes simply by adding solar, according to a Commonwealth Bank supported report.

On top of that, more than four in five Australians are prepared to pay extra for homes featuring energy saving technologies, according to Green.com.au.

While many are deterred by the cost to install, a new analysis from iSelect revealed it can take less than three years to get the return on your solar investment, which in some cities can cost you less than $5000.

Aussies are also making huge savings, with homeowners in some major cities saving more than $2

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